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LULING, TEXAS – JUNE 12: An entrance to the Buc-ee’s convenience store on June 12, 2024 in Luling, Texas. The Texas-based convenience store and gas stop, Buc-ee’s has become the world’s largest convenience store with over 100 gas pumps and a 75,000 square feet store. The newly opened location in Luling is nearly 30 times larger than average convenience stores, and hosts thousands of food and beverage options. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Business Oct 7

Buc-ee's settles suit alleging ‘slavish copying' by retailer selling beaver merch

The Texas-based truck stop chain was awarded $850,000.

gambling Oct 7

As prediction markets spread in Texas, therapists warn about gambling addictions
Dallas Cowboys Oct 7

Cowboys believe in pick-your-poison plan with Pickens, Lamb; Texans saw why

Dallas Cowboys Oct 6

CeeDee Lamb's late TD caps a wild Cowboys rally to beat winless Texans

CeeDee Lamb had a career-high 17 catches for 189 yards and his 12-yard TD reception with 40 seconds left lifted the Dallas Cowboys to a 34-30 win over Houston on Sunday to keep the Texans winless....
Immigration Oct 2

Venezuelan delivery driver shot by ICE has surgery to remove bullet

The bullet was lodged in his back for nearly two weeks.
Austin Oct 1

Texas State Capitol under tighter security after alleged attack plot is foiled

Benny Caldera Jr. remains in federal custody after authorities said a friend reported his alleged threat.
texas Oct 1

Texas Blue Alert discontinued, man accused of shooting Harris County deputy found

Police say 25-year-old Chase Patin is wanted for the injury of a law enforcement officer

Austin Sep 30

Man arrested, accused in plot to attack Texas Capitol building, DPS says

DPS SWAT arrested 40-year-old Benny Caldera, Jr., at his residence in Bexar County.
politics Sep 30

VP Vance in TX a day ahead of Pres. Trump's visit to Denton on an economic tour

The White House is on an economic tour of the U.S., speaking to workers about their priorities ahead of the midterm elections.
Austin Sep 29

Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer

If convicted, Garces-Perez faces up to 20 years in prison.
State Fair of Texas Sep 29

Prairie View knocks off rival Grambling to maintain run of State Fair Classic success

Prairie View has now won eight of the last nine State Fair Classics over Grambling.
texas Sep 28

No. 1 Texas outlasts No. 14 Tennessee in Knoxville as Simmons gets 5 sacks

The Longhorns get a week off before coming to Dallas for their annual rivalry game with Oklahoma, which has struggled to start the season.
sports Sep 24

Arch Manning visits Tennessee, where Uncle Peyton dominated, in Texas' 1st trip

The Longhorns are trying to maintain momentum ahead of their date with Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl in two weeks.
Immigration Sep 23

Congressman says Venezuelan man shot by ICE then taken into custody told he needs surgery

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar says the 28-year-old is in constant pain with a bloody wound.
Decision 2026 Sep 28

Texas counties face voter registration backlog after DPS issue

State officials say affected registrations will still be processed in time for the Nov. 3 election.
Death Penalty Sep 23

Texas executes man for a triple killing, days after other man convicted in case was put to death

Ker’Sean Ramey is scheduled to die by lethal injection a week after the other man convicted in the 2005 killings was executed.
texas Sep 22

Judge orders Texas to have air conditioning at all prisons by end of 2029

A judge said that inmates in lockups without air conditioning are being given punishments that violate their constitutional rights.
Central Texas Flood Sep 23

Texas Rangers allege crimes in Camp Mystic flood investigation, affidavit says

An affidavit filed in Kerr County details an investigation into potential manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. No charges have yet been filed.
Data Centers Sep 22

Texas pauses data center permits as Abbott orders industry audits

The move puts new projects on hold amid growing public opposition to AI data centers.
Texas Legislature Sep 22

Millions in hotel taxes fuel DFW projects as Texas weighs changes

Dallas says one hotel-driven financing tool is generating nearly three times early projections as state lawmakers consider new accountability measures.