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Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Texas News Today brings you fast, focused daily updates from across the Lone Star State. Hosted by Corey with the Story, this show covers the biggest headlines in Texas—from politics in Austin and business in Dallas to culture in Houston and breaking news across every corner of the state. Each episode delivers clear, concise reporting on the stories shaping Texas, including local government, crime, economy, weather, sports, and community developments—so you can stay informed in just minutes a…
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Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Funding Primary Care Amid Hospital Crisis | Texas News
Federal dollars are pouring into community health centers to expand primary care access, but hospitals face crushing financial losses as federal cuts mount —…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Early Morning Crash Leaves Two In Critical Condition | Texas News
A harrowing early Friday morning crash on Rittiman Road sent shockwaves through the Northeast Side—two people trapped in a vehicle that careened off the road…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Central Texas Heat Wave Warning | Texas News
Central Texas is locked in for a brutal heat wave, with triple-digit temps, stifling humidity, and no relief in sight — at least not until Thursday. A stubborn…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Houston Arts Go Pay-What-You-Can | Texas News
Houston’s arts scene is shaking up the ticket game—by letting you pay what you can, or even nothing at all. From the Houston Chamber Orchestra to the Houston…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Russian Drones Strike Ukrainian Home | Texas News
Russian jet-powered drones strike a Ukrainian home in Sumy, killing a mother and her 9-year-old son—just as the UN reports July as its deadliest month for…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Drones Target Tankers in Strait of Hormuz | Texas News
Two oil tankers struck by drones in the Strait of Hormuz have ignited fresh regional tensions, with the UAE blaming Iran for what it calls piracy and a breach…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Innovate Corp’s AI Assistant Launch | Texas News
Innovate Corp just dropped a massive AI assistant poised to automate everything from scheduling to creative writing, promising to reshape work as we know it…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!San Antonio Restaurant Locked Out | Texas News
San Antonio’s Gold Feather Birds & Beers, a beloved local spot since 2020, has been abruptly locked out by property owners Dhanani Private Equity Group over…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Farage Back in Parliament Amid Scandal | Texas News
Nigel Farage shocks the political scene by winning back his parliamentary seat in the Clacton by-election, narrowly defeating a field of 34…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tragic Crash Claims Two Lives in Parker County | Texas News
A deadly crash in Parker County left two dead, two critically injured — and one driver behind bars. Skyler Davis, 24, was arrested for speeding and driving…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!I-10 Eastbound Shut Down in El Paso | Texas News
Major traffic chaos erupts on I-10 eastbound near downtown El Paso after a deadly pedestrian-vehicle collision. All lanes are shut down, with drivers being…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Phantom Anglerfish Discovered in Mariana Trench | Texas News
Scientists have uncovered a glowing, pressure-resistant fish in the Mariana Trench—nicknamed the “phantom anglerfish”—that could rewrite our understanding of…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Austin Schools Face Closure Threat | Texas News
Two Austin middle schools, Webb and Burnet, are facing closure or leadership overhaul after receiving an “F” for the fifth straight year — a rare and alarming…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sparse AI: Faster Smarter Sustainable | Texas News
AI just got a major efficiency boost thanks to “sparse activation” — a breakthrough that lets large language models turn on only the parts they need, slashing…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Suhey Mejias Celebrates End of Chemo | Texas News
Suhey Mejias, a 33-year-old ovarian cancer survivor from El Paso, rang the hospital’s cancer bell after her final round of chemo — wearing a “Last Day of…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Texas Lottery Results August 13 2026 | Texas News
Texas Lottery results from August 13, 2026, delivered big surprises across all games — Pick Three, Pick Four, and All or Nothing each had multiple draws with…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!MacArthur High TB Testing Alert | Texas News
Tuberculosis exposure may have occurred at MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas, during the 2024-2025 school year — prompting Dallas County Health officials…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Drive Away for Education Raffle | Texas News
Get ready to drive away in style while helping San Antonio students hit the ground running—this school year’s “Drive Away for Education” raffle lets you win…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dallas Trinity FC Unveils Bold New Kits | Texas News
Dallas Trinity FC drops bold new jerseys for their third season — the deep burgundy Illuminate Kit nods to Reunion Tower’s glow, while the white Foundation Kit…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cowboys vs Falcons Game Breakdown | Texas News
The Dallas Cowboys faced off against the Atlanta Falcons in a high-stakes, electric showdown on November 3rd—complete with Jerry Jones in attendance and fans…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Zero Bill. Full Heart. Lubbock’s Pay It Forward | Texas News
An auto shop in Lubbock just did something extraordinary: they fixed a customer’s car for free—over a month’s worth of work, no bill. Owner Timothy Alderman…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!United Supermarkets Funds Snack Bags for Kids | Texas News
United Supermarkets just gave Food2Kids $30,000 to fuel their Weekend Snack Bag program, helping over 2,200 Lubbock-area kids stay fed between Friday lunches…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Upland Ave Closed for Utility Work | Texas News
Lubbock drivers, pay attention: Upland Ave between 4th and 12th streets is shutting down Friday, Aug. 14 for two months of underground utility work—no parade…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Austin Schools Face State Takeover Threat | Texas News
Two Austin middle schools just got their fifth straight F from the state, putting the entire district on the brink of a potential state takeover — a move that…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Houston Shooting Under Investigation | Texas News
Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at the intersection of Walnut Bend Lane and Meadowglen Lane, where a man was found dead at 7 PM Thursday…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!ICE's Shock Gloves Spark Controversy | Texas News
ICE is set to spend $10–20 million on electric shock gloves designed to de-escalate tense arrests, sparking outrage from civil rights groups who warn it could…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!First Day of School Interrupted by Lockdown | Texas News
First-day nerves turned to panic at Sandra Day OConnor High School in San Antonio when a phone threat triggered a full lockdown—despite officials suspecting it…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Viral Pool Police Footage Revealed | Texas News
The family at the center of the viral Royse City pool incident finally viewed the damning dash and body camera footage — and it’s shocking. What started as a…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kushner Returns to Push Gaza Peace | Texas News
Jared Kushner’s back in the Middle East next week, armed with a high-stakes mission: revive Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan after Israel balked at key terms. He’ll…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Grief, AI, and the Search for Lost Love | Texas News
In a near-future Tokyo, grieving parents receive a lifelike AI replica of their lost seven-year-old son, hoping to ease the void left behind. As they pour…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!JPS Hospital Systems Down for 11 Days | Texas News
JPS Hospital’s systems are down for 11 days, crippling patient care as families scramble to refill life-saving meds—like Kenneth Frost’s mom’s daily arthritis…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Flock Safety Under Fire Over Privacy | Texas News
Flock Safety’s license plate readers are under fire for privacy risks, sparking local action — including a potential contract freeze in Sullivan County — as…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Michigan Charges Noncitizens for Voting | Texas News
Michigan’s Attorney General has charged five noncitizens for allegedly voting in the 2024 elections, including a lawful permanent resident who voted absentee…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teachers Pay Out of Pocket for Classrooms | Texas News
Ninety-six percent of Texas teachers are spending their own money—averaging $500 a year—to outfit classrooms, turning personal budgets into essential…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Knicks Fan Robbery Suspect Arrested | Texas News
A 31-year-old woman, Angel Jacinta Hernandez, was arrested after allegedly robbing Knicks fans post-NBA Finals Game 5—armed with a knife, demanding their gear…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ocean Plastic Crisis Deepens | Texas News
New research reveals ocean plastic pollution is far worse than we thought—billions of microplastic pieces, including in the deepest waters, threaten marine…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Teacher Who Gave His Life to Save a Child | Texas News
A ten-year-old girl, Summer, was pulled under by a deadly rip current off Myrtle Beach—until a brave stranger, Derrick Moore, a Georgia teacher and “coach” to…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two Mexican Eats Face Major Health Hits | Texas News
Two beloved Mexican spots, Cancun and Mar y Tierra, faced major health inspection setbacks—Cancun with 16 violations (including dangerously cold sink water)…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!UTEP and Community Foundation Team Up for KTEP | Texas News
UTEP and the El Paso Community Foundation are teaming up to jointly run KTEP 88.5 FM, with the foundation handling day-to-day operations like staffing and…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cuba at a Crossroads on Castro's Centennial | Texas News
Cuba celebrates Fidel Castro’s centennial with art, books, and his ever-present imagery — but the festivities come amid deep economic crisis, power outages…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bringing Joy to Young Cancer Patients | Texas News
Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock is turning treatment rooms into joyful spaces with its Integrative Care program, teaming up with local cultural…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Judge Bass: 40 Years of Justice in Watauga | Texas News
Watauga loses a pillar of justice: Judge J. Stewart Bass, beloved for his 40-year legal career and unwavering integrity, passed away after a medical emergency…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Former Teacher Faces New Sex Charges | Texas News
Former teacher and coach Wyatt Cornelius, 43, faces fresh charges of criminal sexual contact with a minor in Las Cruces — this time involving a different…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!A’s and B’s Amid Rising Literacy Concerns | Texas News
Houston ISD celebrates a dramatic surge in school ratings, with over double the number of A and B rated schools since last year — but the cheer is complicated…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Storytelling Meets Symphony in Austin | Texas News
What began as cozy Hyde Park house gatherings in 2014 has exploded into a beloved storytelling community—now teaming up with Austin Unconducted’s 18-piece…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Life Without Parole for Niece’s Killer | Texas News
A jury in Tarrant County delivered a devastating verdict: 47-year-old Mercia Sneed, convicted of capital murder and severe child abuse, received two life…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mr. Ralph: Art That Makes Kids Feel Safe | Texas News
Meet Mr. Ralph, the custodian at Howard Early Childhood Center who’s turning cleaning into art—and hearts into smiles. With a brush in hand and a dad’s…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Theta Waves Unlock Better Learning | Texas News
New research reveals theta brain waves act like an internal DJ, syncing memory consolidation during deep learning—showing why focused engagement beats cramming…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dallas Voters Face $443M Public Safety Vote | Texas News
Dallas voters face a high-stakes November ballot: a $443 million bond for public safety upgrades that could cost up to $629 million with interest. City leaders…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!FBI Drug Test Reversal in Houston Shooting | Texas News
A Houston man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was fatally shot by immigration officers in July — now the FBI’s lab results reveal the substance in his van wasn’t…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Officer on Leave After Pool Arrest | Texas News
Two women arrested at a Royse City pool say an officer used excessive force — including pulling hair and pushing others — during their arrest, which followed a…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two-Year-Old Girl Dies After Abuse | Texas News
A two-year-old girl has died after suffering severe injuries, prompting authorities in Harris County to upgrade charges against her mother and boyfriend. The…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Houston Schools Soar to Top Ratings | Texas News
Houston ISD is on fire—92 schools now earn A ratings, 113 earn B, up from just 93 in 2023, while D and F schools plummeted from 120 to just 13. Superintendent…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mother Convicted in Niece’s 2019 Murder | Texas News
Mercia Sneed was sentenced to life without parole after being found guilty of capital murder for smothering her nine-year-old niece in 2019 — a crime her own…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!NBA 2026-27 Season Preview | Texas News
The NBA’s 2026-27 season drops with electrifying kickoff on Oct. 20, as the defending champs Knicks raise their banner against LeBron’s revamped Sixers — and a…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Former SAPD Officer Joins Kendall County | Texas News
A former San Antonio police officer acquitted in the 2023 shooting death of mother Melissa Perez is now a deputy with the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office —…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Clear Backpacks: Safety or Surveillance? | Texas News
Texas schools are rolling out clear backpacks to boost security, with districts like Harlandale and Southside mandating them — but the move sparks debate…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rockets 2026-27 Schedule Breakdown | Texas News
Houston Rockets unveil their 2026-27 schedule packed with 21 national TV games, no Christmas Day tilt but a Martin Luther King Jr. Day showdown vs. Memphis…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Harvard Wins as Judge Rejects Trump’s Lawsuit | Texas News
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Harvard, ruling there was insufficient evidence of ongoing civil rights…
Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Big Bend Park Under Construction | Texas News
Bulldozers are rolling into Big Bend National Park as federal contractors pave the way for border infrastructure — sparking outrage from locals and…