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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!
Candida auris: The Silent Hospital Threat | Texas News
Candida auris is spreading fast—over 3,100 cases this year across nearly half the U.S., with Texas leading at 715. This drug-resistant fungus thrives in…
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Bob Hebert's Legacy in Fort Bend | Texas News
Fort Bend County mourns the passing of former County Judge Robert “Bob” Hebert at age 84, a 15-year leader who transformed public service through decades of…
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Joby Aviation Launches Texas Air Taxi Hub | Texas News
Joby Aviation just dropped a major one in Texas: its first-ever air taxi test hub opened at Fort Worth’s Alliance Airport, setting the stage for sky-high rides…
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Texas Sales Tax Holiday Savings Guide | Texas News
Texas is hosting its annual sales tax holiday this weekend—Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9—giving shoppers a chance to buy clothes, shoes, school…
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Veteran Teachers Leave Fort Worth ISD | Texas News
Fort Worth ISD faced a teacher exodus unlike any in nine years, losing over 1,000 educators — including twice as many veterans with decade-long experience —…
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Arlington Mayor’s Pay Raise Push | Texas News
Arlington’s poised to raise pay for mayor and city council members after shelving the idea two years ago — a move sparked by Mayor Jim Ross, who wants it on…
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North Texas World Cup Lessons | Texas News
North Texas turned World Cup hosting into a triumph of logistics and local pride, proving it can shine on the global stage—even if the economic splash wasn’t…
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Fort Worth Fire Chief Steps Down | Texas News
After 30 years of service, Fort Worth’s interim Fire Chief Raymond Hill is stepping down next month, marking the end of an era. He took the helm in October…
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Fauci, Trump, and Global Tensions | Texas News
Dr. Fauci faces contempt charges after refusing to answer committee questions 100+ times, invoking his Fifth Amendment rights. Meanwhile, President Trump…
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Iran, Hormuz, and Regional Escalation | Texas News
Iran edges closer to a landmark deal with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz — a vital global oil artery — warning U.S. interference could derail progress, while…
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EPA Funds Brownfield Cleanup in Southwest Houston | Texas News
Southwest Houston and Fort Bend County just landed a half-million-dollar EPA boost to tackle “brownfields” — abandoned or contaminated sites like old gas…
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Terafab: Elon’s $16B Chip Factory | Texas News
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla are launching Terafab, the world’s largest chip manufacturing plant in Texas, with a $16.8 billion investment set to span 100…
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Man Arrested for Targeting Teen Online | Texas News
A 54-year-old man named Pedro Solis was arrested near Pearland after months of sending explicit messages to an undercover detective posing as a 15-year-old…
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Two Brothers Shot in Random Attack | Texas News
Two brothers, 11-year-old Maliki and 20-year-old Dravyn, were gunned down in a shocking, unprovoked attack on Acadian Street — their neighbor, Daniel Perez…
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McConnell Heads Home from Rehab | Texas News
Senator Mitch McConnell is heading home from rehab after nearly two months of treatment, released today following his June 14 hospitalization. Though he’s not…
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Motorcycle Speeding Fines and Consequences | Texas News
Lubbock PD clocked a 36-year-old motorcyclist, Anthony Herrera, at a jaw-dropping 143 mph on Loop 88 early Thursday morning—earning him a reckless driving…
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Honoring a Veteran Through Political Lens | Texas News
Tarrant County Commissioners unanimously honored 101-year-old WWII veteran Corporal Don Graves, framing his battle at Iwo Jima — where he wielded a…
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Ridgmar Mall Becomes Logistics Hub | Texas News
Fort Worth’s long-vacant Ridgmar Mall is getting a massive makeover—six new logistics buildings totaling nearly a million square feet are set to rise on its…
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Chicago’s CTA in Crisis | Texas News
Chicago’s CTA is in crisis as ridership plummets to decades-low levels, forcing tough choices on service cuts and fare hikes. Though slowly recovering from…
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Social Media Rewires Your Brain | Texas News
New research reveals how endless social media scrolling is rewiring our brains to crave instant dopamine hits, making deep focus harder—like training your mind…
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Travis County Shooting Leaves One Dead | Texas News
Travis County dealt with a devastating shooting on August 5th on Cameron Road, where two people were shot during an altercation between acquaintances — one…
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Dak Prescott’s Super Bowl Drive | Texas News
Dak Prescott is channeling everything he has into this season, embracing a “Super Bowl or bust” mentality as the Dallas Cowboys chase their first title in…
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Five-Minute Battery Breakthrough | Texas News
A breakthrough in battery tech promises to slash charging times from hours to just five minutes—revolutionizing everything from smartphones to electric cars…
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Dallas ISD Officer Shot While Helping Crisis Caller | Texas News
Dallas ISD police officer Justin Jones, a 39-year veteran with 16 years of service, was shot in the leg while helping a person in crisis off the LBJ Freeway…
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El Nino’s Impact on Central Texas Rain | Texas News
El Nino’s back and stronger than ever—could this be one of the most powerful in centuries? For Central Texas, that means cooler, wetter weather ahead, but…
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ICE Raids Outside Austin City Hall | Texas News
Three construction workers were detained by ICE and Texas DPS outside Austin City Hall in a high-profile morning raid — sparking immediate backlash from local…
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Supreme Court to Rule on Social Media Liability | Texas News
The Supreme Court is set to tackle a landmark case that could redefine how social media platforms handle harmful content—potentially overturning decades of…
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Legends Who Redefined Greatness | Texas News
These legends didn’t just play—they redefined greatness. Larry Allen played 17 seasons, missed none, even intercepted a pass with one hand after thumb surgery…
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Legends Who Redefined Greatness | Texas News
These legends didn’t just play—they redefined greatness. Larry Allen played 17 seasons, missed none, even intercepted a pass with one hand after thumb surgery…
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Miller Under Fire Over Abuse Claims | Texas News
Ohio Republican Senator Jon Husted is demanding Congressman Max Miller step down from his House race amid a mounting ethics investigation into domestic abuse…
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Trump Eyes Vance for 2028 | Texas News
Trump’s rumored push for JD Vance as his 2028 VP pick is sparking political intrigue—some say he’s already locked in, others claim he’s still weighing options…
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Justice Department Closes January 6 Fund | Texas News
The DOJ shut down a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate January 6th claimants, sparking bipartisan outrage over its potential to reward insurrectionists…
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Operation Rolling Thunder 4 Success | Texas News
Comal County’s Operation Rolling Thunder 4 delivered a major blow to human trafficking, rescuing six victims and arresting six for soliciting prostitution—all…
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Spurs Back to School Bash | Texas News
Get ready for the ultimate back-to-school kickoff: Spurs Sports & Entertainment’s fifth annual Back to School Bash returns August 8th at Frost Bank Center…
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Sleep Deprivation’s Hidden Health Cost | Texas News
New research reveals millions of adults are chronically sleep-deprived, averaging less than seven hours nightly—and the consequences? A sharp rise in heart…
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AI Building Its Own Mental Map | Texas News
AI is evolving beyond mere pattern recognition, now building internal mental maps of the world—hinting at deeper, human-like conceptual understanding that…
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One Firm, $150M, Thousands of Kids | Texas News
A Houston law firm, Burke Law Group, just landed a $150 million one-year contract to handle legal services for unaccompanied migrant children — a massive deal…
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Emergency Closet for Foster Families | Texas News
Foster kids and struggling families in Lubbock get a lifeline after hours—Saint Francis Ministries is launching an emergency needs closet stocked with food…
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Tech Giant Cuts 2500 Jobs Amid Restructuring | Texas News
A major tech giant just slashed 2,500 jobs—about 10% of its workforce—in a sweeping restructuring move that’s sending shockwaves through the industry. While…
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El Niño Could Be Strongest Ever | Texas News
El Niño is officially here and could become one of the strongest ever recorded, with ocean temperatures soaring up to eight degrees Fahrenheit above…
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El Paso Remembers and Builds Forward | Texas News
Seven years ago, a Walmart shooting in El Paso left 23 dead — a day still etched in grief and resilience. Meanwhile, a $25-acre flood control pond nears…
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Honoring L Clifford Davis Through Affordable Housing | Texas News
Mansfield, Texas is launching a bold new residential community named L. Clifford Davis at 2nd — a tribute to the civil rights pioneer who integrated local…
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Engineering Futures Sparked in Canutillo | Texas News
On National Professional Engineers Day, local engineers and community leaders came together to celebrate the vital role engineers play in shaping our world —…
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AI Efficiency Breakthrough | Texas News
AI just got smarter—and greener. Researchers cracked a major code: large language models can now run with far fewer calculations, slashing energy use and…
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Smoke from Far Away Blankets El Paso | Texas News
El Paso’s skies are turned hazy and gray by wildfire smoke drifting hundreds of miles away, blanketing downtown, the Franklin Mountains, and even West El Paso…
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Your Brain Plays Music Like a Symphony | Texas News
New research reveals music triggers a symphony of brain activity, with multiple regions collaborating in real-time to process rhythm, melody, and harmony—far…
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Childcare Tax Plan Blocked Again | Texas News
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s plan to fund early childcare through a tax hike hit another roadblock as commissioners voted it down for the second time…
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Miss NC USA Title Replaced After Conduct Review | Texas News
Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Alondra Boltinhouse has been stripped of her title after a pattern of behavior deemed unacceptable by the organization…
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Tim Hortons Expands Into Texas | Texas News
Tim Hortons is diving headfirst into Texas, dropping $400K on a new Leander spot set to break ground in September with a New Year’s Eve opening — just the…
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Fort Worth Silos Stalled by Funding Gap | Texas News
Fort Worth’s century-old grain silos in Worth Heights are stuck in limbo—costing $1.4 million to demolish, but the property owner has vanished for a decade…
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Tarrant County Schools Kick Off Year | Texas News
Tarrant County schools kick off their new academic year with a staggered start—some as early as August 10, others on the 13th. Fort Worth ISD students are…
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Strike Ends with Win for Workers | Texas News
After a 42-day strike, 70 workers at Ashland Specialty Chemicals in Texas City won a major victory: a new contract with a 9.25% wage increase over three years…
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Dallas ISD Officer Shot While Helping | Texas News
A Dallas ISD police officer was critically injured Thursday morning during an on-duty incident at a shopping center near Walmart and Sam’s Club, reportedly…
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I-610 Oil Spill Forces Major Reroutes | Texas News
Houston drivers, brace yourselves—major oil spill on I-610 eastbound near Broad Street has shut down lanes and forced traffic reroutes. Hazmat teams are on…
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Andy Meade’s Weather Farewell | Texas News
Andy Meade is packing up his weather gear after two years as Morning Meteorologist at NewsWest 9 in Odessa, heading into a “completely different” next chapter…
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How Hurricanes Form and Why They’re Named Differently | Texas News
Hurricane season’s heating up—here’s how these monstrous storms form: start with a tropical wave over 80°F water, where rising air creates thunderstorms that…
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Fall Elm Season Hits Central Texas | Texas News
Central Texas is in the thick of fall elm season — aka cedar elm pollen — which brings sneezing, itchy throats, and stuffy noses for allergy sufferers…
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Kellogg's Ditches Artificial Dyes Ahead of Schedule | Texas News
Kellogg’s is accelerating its commitment to cleaner ingredients, ditching artificial dyes from all cereals by end of year — a full year ahead of their original…
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Man Threatens Gov Over Anime Access | Texas News
A Texas man, Joseph Roy Ozment, is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening government officials over a law he claims blocks him from watching anime…
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Boy in Critical Condition After Pool Incident | Texas News
Boy in Critical Condition After Pool Incident | Texas News