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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!
Texas Pauses Data Centers for Grid Safety | Texas News
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily halted new data center approvals to safeguard the state’s power grid and water supply amid surging demand from AI…
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Construction Blocks Cenote’s Survival | Texas News
A East Austin restaurant owner is reeling as construction blocking her key alleyway crashes her sales—making it nearly impossible for customers to reach Cenote…
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Google’s Gemini AI Could Redefine the Future | Texas News
Google’s rumored next-gen AI model, Gemini, could redefine how we interact with artificial intelligence—designed to handle text, images, and audio…
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Travis Kelce Joins Six Flags as Ambassador | Texas News
Travis Kelce just became Six Flags’ official brand ambassador—and he’s also investing in the company. To celebrate, they timed the launch of 2027 season passes…
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Florida Man Arrested for Child Abuse | Texas News
A Florida man, William Conner, has been arrested for allegedly locking a 12-year-old boy in a hot laundry room for years, denying him food and water, forcing…
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Missing Lubbock Man Needs Your Help | Texas News
Lubbock police urgently seek public help finding 69-year-old David Mendez, last seen on Avenue A around 2 PM — he’s medically vulnerable and needs medication…
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Austin ISD Reverses Middle School Bus Plan | Texas News
Austin ISD is ditching its middle school transportation hubs in favor of neighborhood bus stops — a move made possible after unexpectedly closing Paredes…
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Lubbock Budget Battle Heats Up | Texas News
Lubbock’s city council is locked in a tense budget battle over property taxes and employee raises, with the city manager pushing for a 3% COLA for most workers…
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How Your Brain Maps Music | Texas News
Your brain turns every melody into a mental map—predicting rhythms, storing structure, and even anticipating chord changes. This isn’t just about enjoying…
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Major Texas Road Closures This Week | Texas News
Big road work is coming to Texas this August—prepare for major closures on I-10, Loop 375, and beyond. Eastbound I-10 near Anthony shuts down Saturday, Aug. 8…
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37 Days of 100+ Heat Hits Record | Texas News
We’ve tied last year’s record with 37 triple-digit days — and the heat isn’t slowing down. Saturday through Monday will hit 100°F+, with dry, sunny skies and…
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Woodhaven Lawsuit Ends in Courtroom Defeat | Texas News
A Texas Business Court just tossed out a lawsuit filed by Fort Worth City Council member Michael Crain against his former business partner Will Northern…
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Dallas City Budget Crisis Looms | Texas News
Dallas is in a financial crunch, forcing city leaders to confront tough choices—potential layoffs loom as rising costs, growing resident demands, and…
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Jobs Plummet as Economy Shifts | Texas News
The U.S. economy took a shocking turn in July, losing 23,000 jobs—far from the expected growth—sparking panic among job seekers flooding back into job fairs…
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Max Moore’s Fight Against Cancer | Texas News
Max Moore, a 15-year-old basketball and golf phenom from Smyer High, is fighting a brutal battle against aggressive cancer — Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. Since…
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First Friday at Mano Negra | Texas News
First Friday is back at Mano Negra—your one-stop spot for local flavor, killer eats, and community vibes. Celebrate Lubbock’s small businesses and artists with…
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Three Nations Pact Amid Yemen and Gulf Tensions | Texas News
Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia have formed a mutual defense pact to strengthen regional security, while U.S. officials hint at lifting sanctions on Iranian…
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Three Generations, One Badge | Texas News
In a heartwarming twist of fate, Fort Worth’s police force now boasts a three-generation family unit: Sergeant Dana Stevenson, his son Antoine (just 30), and…
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Google's Gemini AI Could Redefine the Future | Texas News
Google’s next-gen AI, codenamed Gemini, is poised to shake up the tech world—designed as a multimodal powerhouse capable of text, image, and audio tasks, it’s…
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Guadalupe County Ends Flock Safety Contract | Texas News
Guadalupe County is cutting ties with Flock Safety over skyrocketing costs and repeated vandalism—saving nearly $50K by ending the contract early, even as the…
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South Congress Water Breaks Keep Coming | Texas News
Another water main break on South Congress near Lessin Lane is sparking frustration for local businesses—this is the third year in a row they’ve faced these…
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College Sports Bill on Edge | Texas News
A high-stakes Senate race is heating up as lawmakers scramble to pass the Protect College Sports Act before recess, a bill co-authored by Senators Cruz and…
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Gemini AI Codes in 20+ Languages | Texas News
Google’s Gemini AI is leveling up—now mastering over 20 programming languages, acting as your ultimate coding co-pilot to write, debug, and accelerate…
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Austin Police Shot Teen in Fatal Error | Texas News
A 17-year-old, Anthoneil Williams II, was fatally shot by Austin police after responding to a 911 call—despite no gun being found and a water bottle in his…
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Austin Neighborhoods Fight Rising Theft | Texas News
Austin neighbors are banding together after a surge of thefts—lawnmowers, motorcycles, and cars vanishing in quick succession. With police understaffed by 300…
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Concussion Safety in Texas High Football | Texas News
As Central Texas high school football season kicks off, player safety—especially concussion prevention—is front and center. Coaches like Derek Ward at Westwood…
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Lubbock ISD Tech Director Revamps Education | Texas News
Lubbock ISD has appointed Cary Fulgham as its new Director of Instructional Technology, unifying scattered tech roles and launching a bold push to prepare…
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City Council Calls Pause on Data Centers | Texas News
City Council members are demanding a pause on new data center construction to avoid straining local resources — electricity, water, and quality of life — while…
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Bulldozers in Big Bend Spark Legal Battle | Texas News
Bulldozers are tearing through Big Bend National Park as part of a controversial border security push, with federal officials bypassing environmental and…
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AR Glasses Cancelled, AI Takes Center Stage | Texas News
Big tech just pulled the plug on its flagship AR glasses project — a massive, multi-year bet that didn’t deliver. The company’s pivot to AI signals a strategic…
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Mavericks Eye Veteran PG Before Deadline | Texas News
Dallas Mavericks are on the hunt for a veteran point guard before the trade deadline, actively exploring deals to add experience and leadership to their…
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Fed Holds Rates Amid Inflation Watch | Texas News
The Fed holds steady on interest rates for now, keeping borrowing costs unchanged as inflation cools but remains above target. With three consecutive…
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Netflix’s Billboard Horror Stunt | Texas News
Netflix’s new horror flick “The Last House” is haunting L.A. with a real-life billboard stunt — a man actually living inside a decaying, vine-choked replica of…
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El Paso Authorities Seek Public Help | Texas News
El Paso police are hunting down wanted suspects linked to crimes ranging from burglary to aggravated sexual assault of a child and human smuggling — with bonds…
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Austin Council Condemns ICE Operation | Texas News
An ICE operation outside Austin City Hall sparked outrage among city leaders after DPS troopers pulled over a vehicle for driving the wrong way — leading to…
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Digital Evidence Exposes Smuggling Ring | Texas News
A Mexican woman, Karla Yaslin Montes-Esparza, faces serious charges for allegedly smuggling undocumented immigrants and raking in $83,000—evidence uncovered…
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Man Arrested for DWI and Kicking Officer | Texas News
A 30-year-old man named Alberto Joel Sanchez got himself in hot water after a wild night of driving drunk, missing a tire, and kicking an officer. Found…
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Budget Cuts Threaten Austin's Violence Prevention | Texas News
Austin’s violence prevention programs are under threat as city officials propose slashing over $130,000 in funding—potentially crippling three community groups…
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Teen Killed in Houston Shooting | Texas News
A sixteen-year-old, Jadiel Rodriguez, was fatally shot in southeast Houston on May 7, sparking an urgent investigation. Another teen, also hospitalized from…
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Former Detention Officer Charged with Assault | Texas News
A former detention officer in Montgomery County, Miguel Cortez-Gonzales, faces serious civil rights charges after allegedly assaulting an inmate at the county…
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Brains Resist Changing Minds | Texas News
New research reveals how our brains resist changing beliefs—when confronted with contradictory info, neural activity spikes as if defending existing views…
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Austin ISD Schools Serve Free Meals | Texas News
Austin ISD is rolling out free breakfast and lunch for all students at 69 schools starting in 2026, thanks to the federal Community Eligibility Provision. No…
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Texas Shifts: Water Politics and People | Texas News
Texas is shifting fast—Jacob’s Well’s water levels are dropping again, reminding us nature’s unpredictability; Democrat James Talarico’s fundraising crushes…
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Pentagon Releases New UAP Files | Texas News
The Pentagon just unleashed over forty new UAP files—some dating back to 1950—with jaw-dropping footage and eyewitness accounts that defy explanation. From…
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Democrats’ Unexpected Senate Push | Texas News
The Senate race is heating up in unexpected places, with Mississippi’s Scott Colom challenging GOP incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith — a long-shot bid that could…
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Lubbock ISD Officers Honored for Heroic Service | Texas News
Lubbock ISD Police shines a spotlight on four heroes for their bravery and dedication this school year—Sergeant Jerry Zamora takes top honors as Officer of the…
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Drunk Driver’s Deadly Crash in Lubbock | Texas News
A 27-year-old man, Princeton Ugwu, was arrested after a deadly drunk driving crash in Lubbock last December that killed two people—an Uber driver and her…
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White House Ballroom Ruled Unconstitutional | Texas News
A federal appeals court just halted construction of Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, ruling the president lacks constitutional authority to demolish…
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Glider Crash in Texas Claims Pilot's Life | Texas News
Glider Crash in Texas Claims Pilot's Life | Texas News
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Austin Construction Chaos on I-35 | Texas News
Austin’s Riverside Drive and I-35 intersection is turning into a crash hotspot amid massive construction, with residents filming near-daily wrecks and one even…
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Fugitive Caught by License Plate Tech | Texas News
El Paso County deputies just pulled off a high-tech takedown thanks to their Flock LPR system—nabbing a fugitive twice in days. On Aug 5, the tech spotted a…
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2027 Passes Drop Now for Texas Coasters | Texas News
Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Schlitterbahn are dropping 2027 season passes—usable through 2026 and into 2027—with unlimited access to both parks, plus…
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Cole Hutson Returns for Fifth Season | Texas News
Cole Hutson is back in the Texas lineup for a fifth college season after a federal judge sided with athletes like him, granting extra eligibility based on when…
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Goats Clear Trails, Not Just Grass | Texas News
Goats are back on duty at Austin’s Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, munching down overgrown vegetation and poison ivy to make cleanup safer for humans…
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Tree Ordinance Battle in Austin | Texas News
A Texas homeowner is suing Austin over a tree ordinance that forced him to pay $8,800 in fees for pruning trees—something he did to keep his home safe with a…
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Forensic Science That Moves Justice | Texas News
Houston’s Forensic Science Center, led by Dr. Peter Stout, is revealing how critical their work is to solving crimes—going beyond fingerprints to deliver…
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Jacob's Well Dries Up Again | Texas News
Jacob’s Well, the beloved natural swimming hole, has been off-limits to swimmers for four straight summers due to critically low water levels — a stark…
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Houston Justice, Law, and Weekend Vibes | Texas News
Houston’s forensic science center is turning heads with its unwavering commitment to scientific integrity, backing up criminal investigations with ironclad…
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Sky Zone Coming to Grapevine | Texas News
Get ready to bounce like never before—Sky Zone is launching its biggest trampoline park yet in Grapevine, taking over the former Office Depot space at Towne…
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Spurs Arena Vote Pushes to Ballot | Texas News
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is rallying for a citywide vote on the $489 million public contribution to the new Spurs arena, arguing taxpayers deserve a…