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Texas student breaks down after fake 'Olive Garden breadstick assault' story using her mugshot goes viral
A Texas student who was arrested for public intoxication shortly after her mother died has expressed humiliation after her mugshot went viral alongside a fake story that she was an Olive Garden server who attacked customers for not tipping well....

Texas Plane Crash: Two Dead After Massive Fire Erupts as Aircraft Hits Trucks in Fort Worth (Watch)
Texas plane crash near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth kills two after aircraft hits trucks, triggering a massive fire. FAA and NTSB investigate the small plane accident in Tarrant County. Texas: A small plane crash near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth,...

SEIU Local 721 2025 Regional Council Election Results
We have great news, the 2025 Regional Council election results are in. Pursuant to Article 7, Section E of the SEIU Local 721 By-Laws, the elected members will serve a 3-year term of office. Here’s our newly elected Regional Council members:...

Future of Buddy Holly crosswalks in Lubbock uncertain after governor's order
The future of a Lubbock crosswalk memorializing a music legend remains uncertain after a directive from the Texas governor. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Transportation to ensure counties and cities are in...

Voter Guide: What to know about Bexar County Props A & B, Texas constitutional amendments, school funding elections, and more...
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. As Bexar County heads to the polls on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, voters will make pivotal decisions about helping shape the future of...

Texas South Plains Honor Flight honors women veterans, lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCBD) - The 2025 Texas South Plains Honor Flight finished its second day in Washington, D.C. visiting various memorials starting with a special wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. After watching the Changing of the...

Daughters of the American Revolution presents community service award to Texarkana Young Marines
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- The Arkansas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented the Texarkana Young Marines with the DAR Community Service Award. DAR Community Service Awards are presented on local, state and national levels...

World News | Two Dead After Plane Crashes Near Texas Airfield
Texas [US], October 13 (ANI): Two people died after a plane crashed near an airfield in Texas and collided with an 18-wheeler before bursting into flames on Sunday, the New York Post reported. The two victims have not been identified so far, and...

Pastor Ché Ahn looks to bring 'revival and reformation' to California governor's race
By Ian M. Giatti, Christian Post Reporter Monday, October 13, 2025 Pastor Ché Ahn speaks at Harvest Rock Church in Pasadena, California, 2019. | Facebook/Harvest Rock ChurchLike so many of us, Pastor Ché Ahn was waiting for a sign. Before...

High expectations in first budget of UNC government – Over to you, Mr Tancoo
News Clint Chan Tack 2 Minutes Ago ALL EYES ON ME: Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo will read the national budget today in the House of Represenatives. FILE PHOTO - EXPECTATIONS will be high as the country waits to see if the UNC delivers on...
Florida, Texas, or Ohio Contest Rules – Week of 10/13/25
These are rules for Lazer 99.3 Pierce the Veil Ticket Giveaway. Listeners can win by being the first caller at 413-526-9932 after cue to call is given to correctly identify which state (Florida, Texas, or Ohio) the story is from. The cue to call...

Republicans stand up for U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats
President Donald Trump and the Pentagon show no signs of changing course on using military strikes to destroy suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. "We are taking the fight out to the seas where it needs to be," Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, told...

Commentary: The future of Valley International Airport
Only have a minute? Listen instead As I prepare to retire on Dec. 5, I’ve spent time reflecting on the incredible progress we’ve made together at Valley International Airport, and on the importance of preserving what makes our airport one of...

McLennan County Democrats host March for Democracy Forum ahead of November Elections
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - This afternoon hundreds gathered in Waco for the McLennan County Democratic Party’s March for Democracy Forum. This is the groups first time doing this event, McLennan County Democratic Party chair Mark Hays sharing that the...

University First-Year election voter turnout highest since 2019
Every fall semester, freshmen and transfer students campaign for the Student Government first-year representative position. With a 3.8% increase in voters from 2024, this year’s election marks the highest voter turnout rate since 2019. The...

Newsom Calls Out Trump for Golfing During Government Shutdown
Gavin Newsom has called out Donald Trump for golfing through the government shutdown. The 79-year-old president has golfed on both weekends since the government ground to a halt on Oct. 1. The shutdown has left 750,000 federal workers furloughed,...

How to be politically active as a Northwestern student
As many Wildcats navigate voting for the first time in college, they will quickly learn that civic engagement is a large part of Northwestern’s culture. A national study by Tufts University found that in 2022, the average registration rate for...

"Shit happens" - Anthony Kim shares take on Oklahoma Sooners' recent loss against Texas
Anthony Kim recently shared his thoughts on Oklahoma’s disappointing loss to Texas in the Red River Rivalry. Texas scored 23 points on Saturday, October 11, to a 23-6 victory over the Sooners. Despite getting relegated from LIV Golf, Kim continues...
MTM powers ahead with Texas REE processing plant
MTM on track to commission a rare earths processing plant in Texas by December Staged development from 8000-16,000tpa to meet global refining demand Company is well placed amid China’s expanded export restrictions Special Report: Metallium is on...

Duos Edge AI Expands Texas Infrastructure with New Edge Data Center Deployment in Waco
Duos Technologies Group, through its operating subsidiary Duos Edge AI, announced the deployment of its sixth Edge Data Center (EDC) in Texas, which will be located at Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12, Waco, Texas. The new facility will...