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Today: May 16, 2025
Today: May 16, 2025

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Environment|Health|Science

Swath of Texas swelters in record-setting spring heat wave

Large swaths of central and south Texas sweltered for a second day under a record-setting springtime heat wave on Thursday, as forecasters warned residents of the region to

Swath of Texas swelters in record-setting spring heat wave
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FAA approves license modifications for SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mission

The FAA on Thursday said it approved license modifications for the SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mission, including allowing it to increase the number of operations to up to 25 per year at Boca

FAA approves license modifications for SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mission
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political

Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings

Former President George W

Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Reward totals $30K for fugitive North Texas murder suspect Trevor McEuen, Gov. Abbott says

Reward totals $30K for fugitive North Texas murder suspect Trevor McEuen, Gov. Abbott says

Reward totals $30K for fugitive North Texas murder suspect Trevor McEuen, Gov. Abbott says
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Hundreds Set to Race for Justice at CASA Superhero 5K

Hundreds Set to Race for Justice at CASA Superhero 5K

Hundreds Set to Race for Justice at CASA Superhero 5K
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Extreme heat will make it feel more like August than May for Texas, parts of southeastern US

Sweltering heat more commonly seen in the throes of summer than in the spring is making an unwelcome visit to a large portion of the U.S. – from the Dakotas to Texas and other parts of the South – prompting forecasters to tell residents to use caution outside

Extreme heat will make it feel more like August than May for Texas, parts of southeastern US
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Feds ask Musk's car company how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents in Texas rollout

Federal safety regulators have asked Elon Musk's car company to explain how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents when they hit the road in Texas next month before a national “robotaxi” launch that is key to keeping Tesla's stock price aloft

Feds ask Musk's car company how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents in Texas rollout
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Blackstone in talks to buy utility TXNM, source says

The infrastructure investing arm of asset manager Blackstone is in talks to buy New Mexico and Texas-focused utility TXNM Energy, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Blackstone in talks to buy utility TXNM, source says
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Mexican American singer Johnny Rodriguez, whose 1970s country hits topped charts, dies at 73

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died at age 73

Mexican American singer Johnny Rodriguez, whose 1970s country hits topped charts, dies at 73
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

North Texas mother writes song for military moms this Mother's Day

North Texas mother writes song for military moms this Mother's Day

North Texas mother writes song for military moms this Mother's Day
Business|Crime|Education|Political|World

Federal judge rules Georgetown scholar's wrongful arrest case will stay in Virginia

A federal judge says that a Georgetown scholar’s petition challenging the constitutionality of his arrest will stay in a Virginia court, where it was initially filed

Federal judge rules Georgetown scholar's wrongful arrest case will stay in Virginia
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Teen survivor overcomes Melanoma, set to graduate cancer-free

Teen survivor overcomes Melanoma, set to graduate cancer-free

Teen survivor overcomes Melanoma, set to graduate cancer-free
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Man saved from creek, rising floodwaters

Man saved from creek, rising floodwaters

Man saved from creek, rising floodwaters
Crime|Environment|US|World

Rescue crews recover the body of a 10-year-old girl lost in Texas floods

Rescue crews in Texas have found the body of a 10-year-old girl swept away by rapidly rising floodwaters

Rescue crews recover the body of a 10-year-old girl lost in Texas floods
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX gets FAA approval to ramp up Starship launches from Texas

SpaceX received key U.S. regulatory approval on Tuesday to increase the annual rate of Starship rocket launches from Texas and booster landings in various bodies

SpaceX gets FAA approval to ramp up Starship launches from Texas
Business|Political|Technology|World

Taiwan foreign minister to visit Texas to boost trade ties

Taiwan's foreign minister will visit the U.S. state of Texas to speak at a forum on artificial intelligence (AI) and promote business and trade ties, his office said on Tuesday, as

Taiwan foreign minister to visit Texas to boost trade ties
Business|Crime|Entertainment

Law enforcement agencies searching for murder suspect who removed ankle monitor

Law enforcement agencies searching for murder suspect who removed ankle monitor

Law enforcement agencies searching for murder suspect who removed ankle monitor
Business|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Scottie Scheffler ties PGA Tour record to claim first victory of 2025 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler ties PGA Tour record to claim first victory of 2025 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler ties PGA Tour record to claim first victory of 2025 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Business|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Musk gets his Texas wish. SpaceX launch site is approved as the new city of Starbase

The home of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket company is now an official Texas city with a galactic name: Starbase

Musk gets his Texas wish. SpaceX launch site is approved as the new city of Starbase
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Scottie Scheffler leads at 18 under through 36 holes after long weather delay at the Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler has padded his lead at 18 under through 36 holes after a long weather delay at his hometown PGA Tour event, the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler leads at 18 under through 36 holes after long weather delay at the Byron Nelson
Environment|Health|Science

Texas attorney general targets toothpaste companies amid increased scrutiny of fluoride

Texas attorney general targets toothpaste companies amid increased scrutiny of fluoride

Texas attorney general targets toothpaste companies amid increased scrutiny of fluoride
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

A New Hope: 11-Year-Old using the Force to fight child abuse

A New Hope: 11-Year-Old using the Force to fight child abuse

A New Hope: 11-Year-Old using the Force to fight child abuse
Americas|Health|Science|US|World

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US

North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks have grown to a total of more than 2,500 known cases

Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US
Business|Environment|Technology

The home of Elon Musk's SpaceX could become an official Texas city called Starbase

Elon Musk has for years made Texas his business home and playground as he launches rockets and builds cars in the Lone Star state

The home of Elon Musk's SpaceX could become an official Texas city called Starbase