Texas
11 year old shot dead after playing doorbell prank- police
A heartbreaking incident in Houston, Texas, has left an 11-year-old boy dead after he was shot while playing a prank game of “ding-dong ditch” with friends. The boy was struck several times as he ran away from a house after ringing the doorbell, and a middle-aged man was later arrested and several weapons were recovered […]
US college declines to oppose Trump travel ban after students plea
The University of Texas at Austin has declined to oppose President Donald Trump’s travel ban on Iran, despite a plea from its Iranian students. The students had called on the university to denounce the ban, take immediate legal action, and reaffirm support for Iranian students and scholars. In a letter sent to interim university President […]
California Governor Boosts Redistricting Effort Amid Feud with Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the country’s most populous State will promote a partisan redistricting scheme aimed at countering controversial Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas ahead of the United States’ 2026 midterm elections. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Newsom took a combative stance against US President Donald Trump and said that […]
Gunman Kills Three at Target Store in Texas
A gunman opened fire in the parking lot of a Target store in Austin, Texas, killing three people on Monday. According to authorities, the attacker, a man in his 30s with a “mental health history,” fled the scene in a stolen car, which he later crashed. He then stole another car from a nearby dealership […]
Apple to Invest $100 Billion in US Manufacturing
The White House has announced that Apple will pledge $100 billion for manufacturing in the United States, focusing on building more jobs across the country. This investment is expected to be announced on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump set to make a statement at 4:30 pm in Washington. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett revealed […]
Texas Governor Threatens Democrats Over Redistricting
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has warned that he will begin proceedings to remove Democratic lawmakers from office if they don’t return to the state by Monday. The Democrats have been boycotting the state’s House proceedings, with over 51 members absent, in a bid to block the proposed congressional maps that would create five new Republican-leaning […]
Texas Officials Revise Number of Missing People in Kerr County Floods
The number of people reported missing in the catastrophic floods in Kerr County, Texas, has been revised down from 97 to 3, according to officials. The City of Kerrville said in a news release that “through extensive follow-up work among state and local agencies, many individuals who were initially reported as missing have been verified […]
Texas Floods Death Toll Climbs to Over 100
The death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has now climbed to more than 100 people, with an unknown number of others still missing. Search and rescue teams are wading through mud-piled riverbanks as more rain and thunderstorms threaten the region, but hope is fading of finding any more survivors four […]
Texas Man Charged with Murder for Spiking Partner’s Drink
A Texas man, Justin Anthony Banta, has been charged with murder after allegedly slipping an abortion drug into his pregnant girlfriend’s drink without her knowledge or consent. According to the Parker County Sheriff’s Office, Banta’s ex-partner had disclosed her pregnancy to him and expressed her desire to keep the baby, despite his offer to cover […]
Actor Jonathan Joss Dead at 59 After Shooting Incident
Jonathan Joss, known for his roles in “King of the Hill” and “Parks & Recreation,” has died following a shooting incident in San Antonio, Texas. According to the San Antonio Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting on Sunday and found Joss near the roadway, where they attempted to save his life until paramedics […]