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Weeks after Texas floods, Austin volunteers help flood-ravaged communities move forward
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (418+ words) The frantic search and rescue response to the devastating July floods in South Texas and the Hill Country has given way to a new phase: recovery. Weeks after floodwaters swept through communities across the region, volunteers with Austin Disaster Relief…...
Texas man's eerie last words before being killed by 11-foot alligator - AOL
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (447+ words) A man spoke three haunting words moments before diving into a lake where he was fatally attacked by a massive alligator. Tommie Woodward, 28, was living and working in Texas when he decided to take a late-night swim following an evening…...
Talarico notches 3-point lead over Paxton in new poll as GOP fears grow over Texas Senate race - AOL
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (463+ words) Democratic Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico eked out a shocking 3-point lead over GOP foe Ken Paxton in a new poll amid mounting Republican anxiety over the Lone Star race. Talarico edged out Paxton 51% to 48% in a Fox News poll…...
Texas grid demand could nearly double by 2032, forcing a broader power mix
10+ hour, 41+ min ago (575+ words) Texas just broke its summer electricity-demand records, but state officials said the bigger challenge for the state's power grid is still ahead. ERCOT's outlook suggests the grid may need to serve about 175,000 megawatts by 2032 — roughly twice the new peak reached…...
Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (401+ words) House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a post on X that throughout her career, Granger “broke barriers for women in public service.” He added that she “was a dear friend who will be greatly missed.” Granger, who began her career…...
Another CBS News Texas reporter is leaving after emotional farewell
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (284+ words) CBS News Texas reporter Lauren Crawford is departing the North Texas station after three years. A North Texas reporter is moving on from her hometown station after three years on the air. Lauren Crawford announced Monday that she is leaving…...
Adidas releases 2026 Texas-A&M-branded running shoe - AOL
23+ hour, 1+ min ago (192+ words) Adidas released this year's edition of the company's Texas-A&M-branded sneakers for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. The Aggies' white Adizero EVO SL EXO sneakers are now available for purchase for $160.00 plus tax and shipping, according to Texas A&M's online…...
Why Houston Is Better Positioned Than People Realize Entering 2026
22+ hour, 23+ min ago (565+ words) Houston enters the 2026 season after a 10-3 record and a bowl win in 2025, which brings expectations. Having another 10-win season, competing in the Big 12 Championship Game and even winning the conference are expectations laid on the Cougars. Those expectations can be…...
Top-ranked high school football running back Landen Williams-Callis commits to Univ. of Texas
23+ hour, 10+ min ago (233+ words) Landen Williams-Callis, the best high school running back in Texas and one of the biggest football recruits in the nation, announced he is committing to play at the University of Texas next year. The announcement took place in Richmond on…...
Previewing the 2026 season for Texas A&M DT DJ Hicks - AOL
22+ hour, 26+ min ago (235+ words) As we gear up for the 2026 football season, Aggies Wire is breaking down nearly every player on the Texas A&M roster. Throughout the preseason, each profile will highlight a player’s background, high school recruiting rankings, and projected role under…...