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livemint.comRollercoaster Malfunctions at Galveston Pleasure Pier, Stranding Riders
Firefighters responded to a rollercoaster malfunction at Pleasure Pier amusement park in Galveston, Texas. Riders remained in a car 30.4 metres above the ground until crews completed the rescue. No injuries were reported.
nypost.comTexas Prisons Ban Hardback and Used Books After Drug Tests
Texas prison officials implemented a new policy in April restricting hardback and used books sent to inmates. The change follows tests that found synthetic drugs on 385 books last year.
The IndependentRollercoaster Riders Stranded 100 Feet Up on Texas Ride for Hours
A rollercoaster at Galveston’s Pleasure Pier stopped on a vertical section, leaving riders suspended about 100 feet in the air for several hours on 28 May. Emergency crews used a ladder truck to help passengers exit. No injuries were reported.
NprPoll Finds One in Five Texas Latino Trump Voters Regret Choice
A survey of Texas Latino voters shows 20 percent of those who supported President Trump in 2024 would not vote for him again. The poll also recorded dissatisfaction with the country's direction and the president's job performance.
NprTexas Senate Primary Results Set General Election Matchups
Democrats view several Republican-held Senate seats as competitive this fall. One race in Texas was finalized after primary voting this week.
usatoday.comHouston Attorney Faces Animal Cruelty Charge After Home Video Surfaces
A Houston attorney was arrested after his wife discovered video footage on cameras she had installed for contractor work. He was released on a $75,000 bond.
NprTexas Democrat Maureen Galindo loses runoff election with 36 percent of vote
Maureen Galindo received 36 percent of the vote in Tuesday's runoff for a Texas congressional seat. Her opponent Johnny Garcia received 63.8 percent.
680news.comTexas priest trial hears testimony on alleged encounter with congregant
Court testimony described an incident involving a Roman Catholic priest and a woman receiving spiritual guidance. Anthony Odiong, 57, faces criminal charges related to his conduct with female congregants.
NprTexas Republican primary results advance one Senate candidate and open another contest
Voters in Texas completed one Senate primary and set the stage for a second contest. The outcomes determine which candidates will appear on the November ballot.
NprTexas Primary Runoffs Conclude, Setting November Matchups
Texas voters completed primary runoff elections on May 27, 2026. The results determine several candidates who will appear on the November general election ballot.
prnewswire.comTexas Leads Planned Natural Gas Pipeline Additions for 2026 and 2027
Data show that most new natural gas pipeline capacity scheduled for 2026 and 2027 is located in Texas. The figures cover projects already announced by operators.
NprTexas Primary Runoffs Set November General Election Matchups
Runoff results established candidates for the U.S. Senate and several House seats. The outcomes followed redistricting and endorsements by President Trump.
rte.ieTexas Runoff Elections Underway for Senate and Other Races
Voters in Texas decide nominees in several runoff contests on May 26, 2026. The races include a Senate primary matchup and contests for attorney general and a U.S. House seat.
winnipegfreepress.comTexas Voters Head to Polls for Runoff Elections
Voters in Texas cast ballots Tuesday in runoff elections for local and state offices. The contests follow primary voting held earlier this year.
winnipegfreepress.comTexas Authorities Detain 20 People in Webb County Truck During Border Operation
State officers stopped a tractor-trailer in Webb County and found 20 people concealed in the sleeper cab. The driver attempted to flee before being taken into custody on smuggling charges.
rte.ieRepublican Senate Run-Off Vote Held in Texas
A Senate candidate backed by the current administration competed in a Texas Republican primary run-off. The outcome is viewed as a test of influence within the party.
nbcnews.comTexas Man Released After 30 Days in Child Sexual Abuse Case
Adam Hoffman was released from a McLennan County jail on Monday after serving half of a 60-day sentence. Prosecutors from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office said they accepted a plea deal because the child victim declined to testify again.
foxnews.comPolice Rescue Baby and Parent from Floodwaters in Beeville, Texas
Police in Beeville, Texas, rescued a baby and parent from high floodwaters. The two individuals were reported safe following the operation.
Military.comArmy Investigates Shooting by Military Police at Fort Hood Recreation Area
Two military police officers responded to a reported fight at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area near Fort Hood on May 23. One civilian died and another was wounded; the Army Criminal Investigation Division is handling the case.
forbes.comTexas Hospital Agrees to Open Detransition Clinic and Pay $10 Million
Texas Children's Hospital reached a settlement with state and federal officials to create the first U.S. detransition clinic, pay $10 million, and terminate five physicians. The agreement followed a three-year investigation into the hospital's transgender medical practices.
Corpus Christi Water Shortage Restricts Lawn Watering Since 2024
Corpus Christi reservoirs stand at 8 percent capacity. The city has banned lawn watering since August 2024 and may impose monthly household limits of 6,000 gallons by December 2026 if rainfall stays low.
foxnews.comTexas Republican Senate Runoff Election Scheduled for Tuesday
Texas voters will decide the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate on Tuesday in a runoff between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn. President Trump endorsed Paxton days before the vote.
manilatimes.netAir Quality Alerts Issued for Parts of Texas on Memorial Day
The National Weather Service issued air quality alerts for the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria areas on Monday. Officials advised residents to limit vehicle use due to expected elevated ozone levels.
nypost.comBible Handout Held Outside Texas High School After February Quran Distribution
A table distributing Bibles, figurines and bracelets was set up outside Wylie East High School on Tuesday. The event followed a February table at the same school that gave students Qurans and pamphlets on Sharia law and hijabs.
forbes.comNextDecade Nears First LNG Output at Rio Grande Terminal
NextDecade is set to begin LNG production at its Rio Grande facility near Brownsville, Texas, early next year after more than a decade of development. The project survived the death of its founder, legal challenges, and industry skepticism.
NewsweekTexas Issues Ozone Action Day for Dallas-Fort Worth Area
State officials issued an alert for Sunday, May 24, advising residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth region to limit driving and other activities that increase emissions. The warning covers northern Texas and targets ground-level ozone formation during afternoon and evening hours.
finance.yahoo.comNextDecade Nears First LNG Production at Rio Grande Terminal
The company plans to start output early next year after more than a decade of development. Construction of the first three liquefaction trains is scheduled for completion by early 2029.
ReasonFederal Appeals Court Rules Texas Woman Can Recover Damages After SWAT Team Destroys Her Home
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that Vicki Baker can recover about $60,000 plus interest under the Texas Constitution. Her McKinney, Texas, home was damaged in July 2020 during a police operation targeting a barricaded fugitive.
Fox NewsTexas Democratic Candidate Comments on Zionists
A Democratic candidate in Texas' 35th Congressional District is facing condemnation from both parties after posting comments on social media calling for the imprisonment of American Zionists and proposing to repurpose an ICE facility.
nypost.comSoros-Funded Group Opposes Texas Data Center Projects
Open Society Foundations has given more than $7.6 million to the Indivisible Project since 2017. A local chapter organized protests in Temple against new data center construction.
Fox NewsDemocratic Candidate Maureen Galindo Faces Criticism Over Social Media Post
Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo posted a statement proposing to convert an ICE facility into a prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the DCCC responded by calling for Republican leaders to condemn the re…
electrek.coCybertruck wade mode tested in Texas lake
A driver in Texas entered a lake with a Cybertruck using its wade mode feature. The vehicle handled up to 32 inches of water before the driver was arrested.
The HillTrump Endorses Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary runoff against Sen. John Cornyn. The move comes one week before the May 26 vote and overrides preferences expressed by several Senate Republicans.
bbc.co.ukWorker Dies in Accident at SpaceX Texas Rocket Site
Local authorities reported that a person died Friday in a workplace accident at SpaceX’s rocket complex in Texas. The incident is under investigation by officials.
espn.comAustin Police Lift Shelter-in-Place Order After Multiple Shootings
Austin police lifted a shelter-in-place order for parts of south Austin on May 17 after reporting up to ten random shootings over the weekend. Two suspects are in custody and a third remains at large in the Manor area.
NewsweekAustin Police Search for Two Teen Suspects After Series of Shootings
Austin authorities issued a shelter-in-place order for south Austin after multiple random shootings over the weekend. Police are searching for two Hispanic male teenagers believed to be involved in at least ten incidents that left four people wounded.
app.buzzsumo.comChevron Seeks Tax Break for Texas Power Plant Tied to Data Center
Chevron subsidiary Energy Forge One applied for a state tax abatement to build a gas power plant in West Texas. The plant would supply electricity to a data center that may serve Microsoft. State officials recommended approval in January.
New York PostThree Dallas Police Officers Injured in Texas Plane Crash
Three off-duty Dallas police officers were injured, one critically, when their single-engine plane crashed in a Forney, Texas field early Saturday morning. The Dallas Police Association confirmed the officers were returning from a personal trip.
newser.comRemains of missing 6-year-old Texas boy found at former residence
Officials recovered human remains during a search of a Texas residence on Wednesday. The remains were identified as those of a boy last seen in October 2022.
alternet.orgLiberty County felon receives 14 years for seizing officer firearm in courtroom
A convicted felon in Liberty County, Texas, received a 14-year federal prison sentence after he took a firearm from law enforcement officers during a courtroom scuffle. The sentence triggers mandatory federal prison time that bars the defendant from supervised release until 2040…
blackenterprise.comSouth Texas Man Receives 108-Month Sentence in Methamphetamine Trafficking Case
Terry Lynn Clay received a nine-year federal prison term in San Antonio for methamphetamine trafficking uncovered by a Homeland Security Investigations task force. The sentence triggers mandatory supervised release and asset forfeiture requirements that close the loop on the mult…
The New YorkerU.S. Plans Border Wall Construction in Texas Big Bend Region
Construction of a steel border wall in the Big Bend area of far West Texas is proceeding after survey crews and bulldozers appeared in the region. The project, estimated to cost more than two billion dollars, would cross private land, state park areas and affect wildlife corridor…
foxnews.comRep. Chip Roy Calls for Greater Scrutiny of Legal Immigration from Muslim-Majority Countries at House Hearing
Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy testified that Shariah-based legal institutions have taken root in American communities, with the problem most acute in his state. He cited decades of unsecured borders and legal immigration policies as drivers of increased Muslim immigration to Tex…
foxnews.comMexican national pleads guilty to immigration violations in Texas
A Mexican national living illegally in Lufkin pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Texas to immigration violations. The conviction forms part of Operation Take Back America and triggers mandatory removal proceedings plus potential federal prison time.
9news.comJefferson County felon sentenced to federal prison for firearm possession
A Beaumont man received a federal prison term after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm as a convicted felon following a disturbance on Dowlen Road. The case triggers standard federal sentencing enhancements and probation restrictions that apply to all felons conv…
WiredChevron Seeks Texas Tax Break for Power Plant to Supply Data Center
Chevron subsidiary Energy Forge One applied for a tax abatement under Texas' JETI Act for a natural gas power plant in West Texas. The facility would supply electricity directly to a data center, with Microsoft in discussions but no final agreement. The abatement could save the c…
deadline.comGrace Carol Brown indicted for attempted arson at Comal County Republican headquarters
A federal grand jury indicted Grace Carol Brown of New Braunfels for attempting to set fire to the Comal County Republican Party headquarters. The charge triggers a mandatory federal prosecution in the Western District of Texas with a potential prison term of up to 20 years if co…
yardbarker.comThree Central Texans Face Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges
Broughm Cheyenne Pate, Matthew Devin Badger and Christopher Monroe Sanders were arrested and charged in the Western District of Texas with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. The charges trigger mandatory federal sentencing procedures that expo…
vancouversun.comJudge Orders Forfeiture of 1.7 Million Dollar Brownsville Mansion
A federal judge ordered the civil forfeiture of a $1.7 million mansion in Brownsville, Texas. The property, acquired with drug proceeds and used to launder money, transfers to United States ownership.
theverge.comSpaceX and Tesla Plan $55 Billion Semiconductor Plant in Grimes County, Texas
SpaceX filed plans to build a multi-phase semiconductor plant called Terafab in Grimes County, Texas, with an initial $55 billion investment that could reach $119 billion. Tesla and SpaceX will jointly operate the facility, which targets AI chips for Tesla robotaxis and Optimus r…
ibtimes.co.ukMarshall Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Meth Trafficking
A Harrison County resident received a 20-year federal prison term for distributing methamphetamine in East Texas. The sentence removes a key local dealer from circulation and reinforces federal penalties for high-volume drug operations.
salon.comTexas Prosecutors File 253 Immigration Cases in One Week
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas added 253 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases between April 24 and April 30. The filings expand the district's active docket and advance federal enforcement actions against alleged violations.
news.sky.comTornado in Northern Texas Kills One Person Amid Ongoing Wildfires in Georgia
A tornado struck northern Texas on Saturday night, resulting in one death and injuries to six others. Wildfires continue to burn in southeastern Georgia, destroying homes and prompting containment efforts. Severe weather is expected to persist in parts of the southern and midwest…
dailywire.comCourt Rules Texas Law Allowing Arrests of Migrants Is Legal
A court has determined that a 2023 Texas law permitting state and local police to arrest migrants is legal. The same court had previously paused the law. The decision is likely to be appealed.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewResurfaced Materials Show John Cornyn's Past Immigration Positions
Social media posts and a 2020 campaign ad have resurfaced, drawing attention to Texas Sen. John Cornyn's previous support for certain immigration policies. The materials include statements on legalizing Dreamers and other amnesty-related views from Cornyn and his staff. Cornyn fa…
salon.comTexas Attorney General Paxton Sues ActBlue Over Alleged Donation Issues
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, alleging misleading practices related to donation safeguards. The suit claims ActBlue allowed methods that could enable fraudulent and foreign contributions. It seeks injunc…