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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!
Dopamine Drives Learning Through Effort | Texas News
Your brain rewards you for learning—literally. New research reveals that intense focus and effort trigger dopamine release, turning struggle into a biological…
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Bees in Crisis and Our Food Future | Texas News
Bees are vanishing—and it’s a crisis that could shake our food supply. Scientists link the decline to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change, with new…
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Cowboys Cheerleaders Get New Earrings | Texas News
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders just dropped a major fashion bombshell—officially debuting the first-ever earring in their iconic uniform, the $85 “Bella Stud,”…
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Katz's Deli Returns to Austin | Texas News
Katz’s Deli is making a triumphant return to its Austin roots after a 15-year absence, reopening in the same West Sixth Street building where it first launched…
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Burn Bans Hit Central Texas | Texas News
Central Texas is going dry and dangerously hot—burn bans are now in effect across Travis and Hays Counties from August 11 through September 29, covering all…
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Tim Green Sworn In to Lubbock Council | Texas News
Tim Green is now officially on the Lubbock City Council, representing District Four after winning a special runoff election — and he’s already diving in…
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Your Brain Builds Highways When You Engage | Texas News
New brain research reveals that active engagement—like wrestling with new information—triggers real rewiring in the brain, building fresh neural pathways for…
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Dallas Schools Open Fresh with Pre-K Push | Texas News
Dallas ISD kicks off the school year with brand-new campuses and a bold new push: universal pre-K for all 3- and 4-year-olds, aimed at reversing steep…
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Deputy Charged in Fatal Shooting | Texas News
Former Brazoria County sheriff’s deputy Kevin Daniel Tippit is now facing serious charges after the fatal shooting of 18-year-old John Mendoza Junior on June…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Overtime Crisis | Texas News
El Paso County faces a $2.5 million budget shortfall by year’s end, fueled by skyrocketing overtime costs amid critical staffing shortages in the Sheriff’s…
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DNA Catch in Dec 2025 Hit-Run | Texas News
A hit-and-run suspect in Austin, Kevin Eduardo Aguilar Yac, 20, fled the scene of a December 2025 collision on East Riverside Drive that injured two people…
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School Zones on the Rise | Texas News
School’s back in session across Central Texas, and TxDOT is sounding the alarm: traffic crashes in school zones are up 12% statewide—with 877 incidents last…
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Texas vs Surrogate Over Baby's Life | Texas News
Texas is wading into a high-stakes legal battle over a surrogate mother in Dallas County, where a baby diagnosed with life-threatening heart defects may be…
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Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker Steps Down | Texas News
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker is stepping down at the end of the month, marking the end of an era for a leader who reshaped the department and became a defining…
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Texas Targets Top Education Rankings | Texas News
Texas is rolling up its sleeves to become the top state for education, thanks to Governor Abbott’s new Texas Classroom Commission — a 22-member powerhouse of…
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Mass Cocaine Bust in Del Rio | Texas News
CBP officers in Del Rio, Texas, pulled off a massive bust—seizing nearly 130 pounds of cocaine hidden inside the quarter panels of a 2013 Dodge Durango. The…
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Feds Hire Gamers for Air Traffic Control | Texas News
The feds just pulled off a major hiring win by targeting video gamers for air traffic controller roles—bringing in over 2,000 new controllers in just one year…
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Oceans Heating Faster Than Expected | Texas News
Oceans are heating up faster than scientists predicted, absorbing most of the planet’s excess heat driven by human emissions — and the consequences are dire…
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Gen Z and the Rise of Socialist Ideas | Texas News
Younger voters, especially Gen Z, are increasingly embracing socialist ideas in Democratic primaries across states like Michigan and Wisconsin, fueled by…
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Thai Bird Heads to Castle Hills | Texas News
Thai Bird, the beloved fried chicken and wine spot that won “Best New Restaurant” in 2023, is set to land in Castle Hills with a summer 2026 opening. Owners…
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Thunderstorm Safety Tips for North Texas | Texas News
Thunderstorms are rolling through North Texas—here’s what you need to know: The National Weather Service issued a warning for Collin, Hunt, Rockwall, and…
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Heat Advisory Hits North Texas | Texas News
A major heat advisory hit North Texas yesterday, covering counties like Wise, Denton, Dallas, and Tarrant, with heat index values soaring up to 106 degrees…
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Sentencing Set for Teen Involved in Fatal Shooting | Texas News
A 13-year-old faces sentencing today after pleading no contest to a shooting that killed another teen, Chris Carnero, in Las Cruces — skipping trial and…
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Robert Gilman Released After 4 Years in Russia | Texas News
After 4 years in brutal Russian custody, American teacher Robert Gilman is finally freed — a move brokered by Putin on humanitarian grounds and announced by…
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College Football Playoff Expands to 12 Teams | Texas News
College Football is about to get bigger, bolder, and more chaotic—starting in 2024, the Playoff expands to 12 teams, shaking up the postseason landscape with…
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Beef Recall Alert: 30K Pounds Recalled | Texas News
A major beef recall is underway for nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef from South America that skipped critical U.S. safety inspections. Shipped to Florida and…
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Neighbor’s Killing Points to Suspect | Texas News
A 23-year-old man, Jose Alfonso Escamilla, faces murder charges after security footage captured him on a bike blasting into his neighbor’s parked car — the…
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Marine Freed After 4 Years in Russia | Texas News
After four grueling years in Russian custody, former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman is finally free — released on humanitarian grounds as his health deteriorates…
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Fort Worth Schools Face Uncertified Teacher Surge | Texas News
Fort Worth ISD starts the year with zero teacher vacancies—but a shocking surge in uncertified educators, jumping from 40-50 to over 300, a six-hundred percent…
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Travis County Burn Ban in Effect | Texas News
Travis County has slapped a full burn ban on all areas outside city limits—effective Tuesday and lasting until September 29th—due to dangerously hot, dry…
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Congressman Veasey’s Legacy in Community Health | Texas News
Congressman Marc Veasey, a tireless advocate for community health centers, is stepping down from Congress after his district was redrawn — but his legacy of…
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Effie Foster: A Life of Faith and Service | Texas News
Effie Foster, who lived to be 106, was a quiet force of nature in her Arlington community — a seamstress, gardener, piano player, and devoted wife whose life…
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Trash Fire in Southeast Houston | Texas News
Trash Fire in Southeast Houston | Texas News
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Paxton’s Cell Tower Deal Under Fire | Texas News
Ken Paxton’s Senate bid is heating up with fresh controversy over a lucrative cell tower deal he allegedly helped orchestrate while serving on a hospital…
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Fort Worth Temple Set for 2027 | Texas News
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is set to dedicate its new Fort Worth temple on January 10, 2027, following a public open house in November…
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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Stolen at Mall | Texas News
Cielo Vista Mall hit with a brazen overnight heist: thieves stole a batch of high-tech Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses capable of recording video and snapping…
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Austin Hit-and-Run Suspect on the Run | Texas News
A 20-year-old man, Kevin Eduardo Aguilar Yac, is wanted for a December hit-and-run in southeast Austin that left two people injured. Police identified him…
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Trump Demands Iran Pay for Peace | Texas News
Trump’s Iran strategy pivots to demands for compensation as he claims Tehran’s economy is collapsing—despite years of sanctions. Secretly departing a NATO…
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Spurs 2026-27 Schedule Breakdown | Texas News
The Spurs are heating up the NBA schedule with big matchups: opening night vs. OKC on NBC, a Christmas Day showdown at MSG against the Knicks on ABC, and a…
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Vaccines Deliver Longer-Lasting Immunity | Texas News
New research reveals mRNA vaccines deliver longer-lasting immune protection than expected, with antibody levels staying strong for months—not just…
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AI Learns from Its Mistakes | Texas News
A groundbreaking new study reveals AI models can now self-correct—identifying and fixing their own mistakes to improve accuracy over time. This leap toward…
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Martin Kove Flood Rescue Story | Texas News
Actor Martin Kove narrowly escaped a terrifying flood in Franklin, Tennessee, as rising waters from Five Mile Creek trapped him, his friend, and his new…
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Hobbs Picks Cross-Party Running Mate | Texas News
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs just pulled off a bold political move by selecting John Giles, the former Republican mayor of Mesa and now independent, as her…
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Safe Streets for School Kids | Texas News
Back-to-school safety is everyone’s responsibility—kids walking, biking, or scooting need to stay alert, use sidewalks, wear helmets, and look both ways…
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Big Tech Settles Antitrust Charges | Texas News
Big tech just hit a major milestone: they’ve settled with the government after years of antitrust scrutiny. The deal forces sweeping changes to how they…
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Massachusetts Expands Abortion Access | Texas News
Massachusetts just made a bold move—legalizing abortions up to birth, as Governor Maura Healy signed sweeping new legislation aimed at giving families more…
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Texas Data Centers: Power Water and Secrets | Texas News
Texas is exploding with data center proposals—demanding massive power and water, often hidden behind shell corporations and secretive tax deals. ERCOT’s grid…
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Texas Mental Health Crisis in Courts | Texas News
Texas is locked in a high-stakes legal battle over its crumbling mental health system, after a federal judge ordered the state to slash psychiatric bed wait…
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Dallas ISD Starts Strong with Free Pre-K | Texas News
North Texas schools are back in full swing—with Dallas ISD welcoming nearly 130,000 students and rolling out major new perks like free Pre-K for all kids and…
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Matthew McConaughey Cinema Unveiled | Texas News
Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse in Mueller officially rebranded as the Matthew McConaughey Cinema on August 10th, honoring the Texas icon with a star-studded event…
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Officer Tessa Edwards: Courage in Service | Texas News
Officer Tessa Edwards, a six-year veteran and beloved member of the North Division Evening Patrol, was tragically killed in the line of duty. A Crime Scene and…
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Zuckerberg's Yacht and the Alaska Rescue | Texas News
Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht, the Launchpad, sparked online controversy after being near a stranded skiff in Alaska—but wasn’t involved in the rescue. The crew…
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Austin Votes to Rename Cesar Chavez Street | Texas News
Austin’s city leaders are holding public meetings to debate renaming Cesar Chavez Street — a move sparked by new allegations of sexual misconduct against the…
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Car Crushed Under Two 18-Wheelers | Texas News
Car Crushed Under Two 18-Wheelers | Texas News
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Texas School Vaccines Stay the Same | Texas News
Texas schools keep vaccine rules unchanged for 2026-27 amid federal confusion — despite CDC tweaks and a presidential order splitting the MMR shot, state…
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Syrian Court Hands Death Sentences to Assad Regime | Texas News
A Syrian court has sentenced Bashar Assad, his brother Maher, and cousin Atef Najib to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity — the first…
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San Antonio Schools, Sports, and Scandal | Texas News
San Antonio’s back-to-school buzz is heating up as Cornerstone Christian Elementary welcomes over 100 new families—thanks to the Texas Education Freedom…
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Thai Soon Closes After 40 Years | Texas News
Thai Soon, Dallas’ first Thai vegetarian restaurant and a Richardson staple since 2001, is closing its doors on August 23 after nearly 40 years — a…
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Brains and Bias: Why We Believe Fake News | Texas News
New brain imaging research reveals how our minds automatically favor misinformation that matches our beliefs, exposing the neural pathways behind…
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Texas Ranch Runs Entirely on Rainwater | Texas News
Texas just unveiled its first public water system powered entirely by rainwater — and it’s at Shield Ranch, a conservation-minded retreat that’s turning storms…