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January 29

Second teen dies after Texas sledding accident that killed best friend: ‘They were holding on to each other’

Texas community mourns loss of two high school sophomores killed in sledding accident. Grace Brito was a cheerleader, Elizabeth Angle played soccer.

January 29

Texas killer asks victims' families for forgiveness before becoming first execution of 2026

Texas carried out the nation’s first execution of the year, putting to death a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend in a 1998 double murder.

January 28

Career criminal accused of killing elderly woman in violent home invasion after skipping court days earlier

Texas man with prior convictions allegedly kills elderly woman during home invasion days after missing court appearance. Both suspects shot by victim.

January 28

Crockett says there's 'more than enough to impeach Donald Trump' in Texas Senate debate

Rep. Jasmine Crockett called for President Trump's impeachment as she campaigns for Texas Senate seat, citing tariffs and other issues during a Democratic debate.

January 28

NASA research plane lands on belly, sending sparks flying, after 'mechanical issue'

A NASA aircraft had to perform a "gear-up landing" in Houston due to a mechanical problem, a NASA spokesperson indicated in a post on X.

January 27

Young brothers die after trying desperately to help each other in icy pond during winter storm: report

Three elementary school brothers, ages 6, 8 and 9, tragically died after getting into difficulty in an icy pond during a Texas winter storm, authorities said.

January 27

Texas Gov Greg Abbott halts H-1B visas through 2027 after 'egregious schemes' allegedly displaced workers

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies pending investigation into alleged program abuse and worker displacement.

January 27

Dems see opening in key Senate race as bitter GOP infighting continues: 'Last remaining strategy'

A Democratic operative in the Lone Star State said the choice of candidates in Texas’ critical U.S. Senate race is “very stark" amid GOP infighting

January 27

Repeat offender on parole for murder tied to brutal jail assault, escape hours after robbery

Murder parolee Edmound Guillory allegedly cut ankle monitor before CVS robbery and jail escape. The 19-year-old Texas teen was reportedly convicted in 2022 fatal shooting but released early.

January 27

Texas teen dies after Jeep-pulled sled strikes curb and tree during severe winter storm

Teen dies in sledding accident involving Jeep in Frisco, Texas, authorities said. Another 16-year-old remains critical after sled struck curb, hit tree.