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Nearly 30, 000 Texans hit by layoffs in first half of 2026
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (458+ words) Texas has the second highest number of layoffs so far in 2026, according to recent data from'Lay Off Alert. org.' Nearly 30, 000 Texans were laid off in the first half of 2026the second-highest rate across the country.' Since the start of 2026, 28, 945 employees have…...
Suspect in Midland, Texas, shooting had fired at a police officer days earlier, officials say
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (667+ words) A man who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland in an attack Friday morning that left one person dead and 10 injured had shot at a police officer just days earlier during a chase, authorities said. The suspect,…...
Why severely dry Texas area's outlook may be improving
2+ week, 6+ day ago (400+ words) 20 flood gauges across Texas showed flooding on Thursday. You'd think this would actually help'Corpus Christi, which is'in the middle of a significant water crisis, but unfortunately Oso Creek isn't a place to draw drinking water, as it's fed by wastewater…...
Texas is getting a new state park bigger than almost all the rest
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (452+ words) Silver Lake State Park will become the second-largest state park in Texas once development is complete." Move over,"Chinati Mountains State Natural Area. Texas has a new second-largest state park. Located about 150 miles west of San Antonio between"Rocksprings and…...
Texas runoff voting is almost over. Here are the biggest races to watch
3+ week, 2+ day ago (757+ words) Here are the biggest Houston-area and statewide races ahead of Texas' May primary runoff elections. With primary runoff elections set for tomorrow, all eyes are on who Houston-area voters will choose to represent their political party in several closely watched…...
Dino the tailless dolphin is Texas' newest accidental mascot
3+ week, 2+ day ago (532+ words) Despite Dino's lack of tail flukes, Galveston Bay Foundation's Vanessa Mintzer said she believes the dolphin gets around by "swimming more like a fish than a dolphin."" One afternoon in September 2022, researchers from the the Galveston Bay Foundation's Dolphin Research…...
Dust walls and landsprouts invade tiny Texas towns
3+ week, 3+ day ago (733+ words) Tiny Texas town sees celebration destroyed by 60 mph wind and storms Chron Severe weather pummels tiny towns along Texas panhandle So much for Memorial Day weekend plans. Tiny towns across the Texas Panhandle were pummeled by fierce winds over the…...
Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead
3+ week, 4+ day ago (350+ words) Jared Mc Cain had 24 points and Jaylin Williams added 18 for Oklahoma City. The Thunder were without Jalen Williams, who sat out with left hamstring soreness. Oklahoma City's bench outscored San Antonio's 76-23, including 15 points by Alex Caruso. Victor Wembanyama had 24 points…...
Flash flood risk rises in Houston ahead of Memorial Day weekend
3+ week, 5+ day ago (12+ words) Chron...