Longview ISD plans to launch its first school police department by 2026–27, with officers trained and licensed by summer 2026 to enhance student safety.

Elana Meyers Taylor won Olympic gold in 2026 bobsledding after overcoming personal challenges with support from her team, husband, and the San Antonio Spurs.

El Paso to host 2028 Libertarian Convention amid local issues and a JetBlue flight emergency.

Texas launches seat belt campaign targeting teens, offering $5,000 prize to encourage safe driving.

Early voting starts in Texas and Arkansas ahead of March 3, 2026, primary, with photo ID required.

VoltaGrid Power expands West Texas operations to support AI demand, hiring locally and sponsoring a music festival for charity.

Bun B celebrates his wife Angela Wells' cancer-free status after overcoming stage two breast cancer, confirmed on February 19, 2026.

Dallas Mavericks' 1.8% draft win in Feb 2025 sparks manipulation claims despite NBA's denial and no evidence.

Dallas Fed's Logan sees inflation progress but urges caution, backing steady rates amid ongoing economic risks.

Texas prisons ban hardback and used books starting April 1, 2026, to stop drug smuggling, allowing only new softcovers via a vetted donation system.