Students, parents and teachers say Texas’ new social studies plan feels rushed and will exclude key perspectives and historical events.

Biblical stories like Jonah and the whale would be required reading for Texas public schools students under proposals that are putting the state at the center of another contentious wrangling over the role of religion in classrooms.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said the Texas Rangers joined an “investigation regarding complaints of neglect” during the flood. Neither agency released details. The camp did not evacuate and was hit hard when the river rose from 14 feet to 29.5 feet within 60 minutes before dawn.

Food truck vendors will soon apply for statewide permits to operate in the state, rather than apply city by city.

Mesquite’s Jordan Hawkins at 11-6A meet: He is tied for fourth nationally in the high jump after clearing 7-0.50 at the Texas Relays, where he was the runner-up. His best last year was 6-6, and he has bettered that three times this year.

Texas A&M baseball plays Texas State on April 7, 2026 at Bobcat Ballpark. Find score-by-score updates, TV info and more here.

Iranian Americans in North Texas say they’ve been anxiously trying to contact relatives overseas as the ceasefire agreement unfolds. Some describe Iran’s economy and environment as having collapsed,

Four 17-year-old Texas students allegedly kidnapped and tortured their classmate at gunpoint because he was talking to one of their girlfriends, according to police.