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Eight data centers threaten to transform this small Texas county. Local officials say they have no power to stop them.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Amy Webb, Pete Sessions and Annette Gordon-Reed among newly announced TribFest voices helping us navigate a world in flux.

New details released on Texas Children’s Hospital’s planned detransition clinic

At least 248 data centers are planned to be built in Texas. Of those, nearly half will be built in unincorporated areas, where county officials are limited in their ability to regulate development, according to a Texas Tribune analysis.

Texas lifts commercial drivers license ban for temporary agricultural workers

The Houston hospital must set up the facility within 90 days of the $10 million settlement it reached with the Texas attorney general and create a list of potential gender affirming patients.

Paxton sues Denton to block gender-neutral changing rooms at Pride pool party

The policy change was announced hours after the Department of Public Safety removed the Spanish language option for commercial driver’s license tests to align with federal guidance.

How Cherokee farming traditions are transforming one Texas school

Two LGBTQ+ groups called the lawsuit “frivolous,” saying plans for the event at a public pool had already changed to comply with a new Texas law.

ICE sued over “inhumane” conditions at Camp East Montana in West Texas

Native American crops and storytelling connect students, families and culture at this Austin elementary.

Teaching restrictions prompted half of surveyed Texas Tech faculty to alter courses, results show

The El Paso tent camp has seen at least three detainee deaths, a measles outbreak and nearly 50 detention standards violations in less than a year of operation.

Texas’ app age verification law allowed to go into effect for now

A faculty senate survey found professors altered or were asked to change material in 277 courses after Texas Tech’s restrictions on race, sexuality and gender.

Suspect wanted after failed ATM burglary at Toot 'N Totum

A federal appeals court allowed Texas to require app stores to verify users’ ages and seek parental consent before a minor can download apps.

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4-year-old Canyon boy honored for helping save little brother from swimming pool

Amarillo police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who broke into a convenience store and tried to access an ATM.Around 5:10 a.m. on May 6,

Roof collapse injures Amarillo firefighter; 2 homes damaged, 7 residents displaced

A 4-year-old Canyon boy was honored by the fire department after officials said he helped save his younger brother from a pool over Memorial Day weekend.The dep

Election Day: What to expect in New Mexico’s state primary

Seven people were displaced after a fence fire spread to two homes in Amarillo causing one roof to collapse.The Amarillo Fire Department responded around 2:40 p

Man accused of obtaining nearly $69K in fraudulent loans from Amarillo banks

Candidates for New Mexico governor and other top state and federal offices will compete for their parties’ nominations in a state primary on Tuesday.The electio

TxDOT defaults contractor on $3.4M Hwy 136 ADA project in Fritch; new bid sought

A man is accused of using stolen identities and fake documents to obtain nearly $69,000 in fraudulent auto and personal loans from banks in Amarillo.A federal g

Roof collapse forces firefighters out as they battle blaze at two homes

A project in Fritch along Highway 136 in Fritch got underway in the late summer of 2025, fast forward to the spring of 2026 when the project was expected to be

Landfill fire destroys 52 homes in Texas Panhandle; survivors now need money

7625 & 7627 HermosaAlarm 1438Crews were dispatched to 7625 Hermosa originally and found smoke coming from the eve of the house. They also noticed smoke coming f

Train hits vehicle in Buda, closing western crossings into city

Two weeks after a landfill fire tore through thousands of acres and left dozens of families without homes, relief efforts in the Texas Panhandle are shifting fr

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Del Valle ISD delays new high school's opening to Fall 2028

Train track crossings at West Goforth Road, Houston Street and Main Street closed due to the crash.

Austin, Union Pacific strengthen coordination after downtown train derailment

Ninth graders incoming for the 2027-2028 school year at North Del Valle High School will instead attend Del Valle High School.

5th Circuit lets Texas’ app age verification law go into effect, for now

Austin Emergency Management officials said they have boosted emergency preparedness after a train derailed in downtown Austin just over a month ago.

Isolated storm chances ramp up this evening

Texas’ law requiring app marketplace operators like Google and Apple to verify all users’ ages and seek parental permission before minors can download apps or make in-app purchases can go into effect for now, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.

Man released from ICE detention after San Marcos traffic stop led to arrest

Bright, sunny, and warm this early afternoon, but late afternoon brings possible showers with more rain on the way the next few days. - Freddy Vela

Another repeat offender charged with breaking into downtown Austin grocery store

Gerardo Reyes was released after 5 p.m. Monday from the T. Don Hutto ICE Detention Center.

Denton sued by Texas over upcoming 'Big Gay Swim Day' at city pool

Craig Staley, the owner of the Royal Blue Grocery Chain, said someone broke into both his East Sixth Street and West Third Street locations last month, once on May 17 and again the very next day.

Police investigating city's 26th homicide after body found in trash can

The Texas Office of the Attorney General sued the city of Denton last week, seeking to have a court prevent a "Big Gay Swim" event from being held at a city swimming pool.

$8 billion given to Texas public schools: Lawmakers revisit the funds

Austin Police identified the victim as 56-year-old Duc Vo who was pronounced dead at 1:26 p.m. Saturday.

Photos show extensive fire, water damage to Bar Peached

The Texas House Committee on Public Education is meeting to review the implementation of House Bill 2 and discuss its impacts on teacher recruitment and retention and Special Education programs.

Austin council members push to protect social service funding this budget cycle

No injuries were reported, according to the business.