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Deadly military helicopter crash in Texas kills 2, sparks wildfire and forces evacuations: officials

August 12, 2026

Deadly military helicopter crash in Texas kills 2, sparks wildfire and forces evacuations: officials

A military helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, sparking a vegetation fire as Bell County authorities work an active scene with details still emerging.

Denny Hamlin chases monster largemouth bass in Texas with Bassmaster pro Chris Zaldain

August 12, 2026

Denny Hamlin chases monster largemouth bass in Texas with Bassmaster pro Chris Zaldain

From NASCAR speeds to patient casts, Denny Hamlin hauled in multiple trophy largemouth bass alongside Elite Series pro Chris Zaldain in Texas.

Fired Texas judge speaks out as dirty water firestorm engulfs town

August 12, 2026

Fired Texas judge speaks out as dirty water firestorm engulfs town

Jennifer Combs' Facebook post about Trinidad water led to her felony arrest, a fired judge, and a Texas Rangers investigation now rocking the city.

Texas mom accused of killing 3-year-old daughter captured in Mexico after nearly 30 years on the run

August 12, 2026

Texas mom accused of killing 3-year-old daughter captured in Mexico after nearly 30 years on the run

Maria Narez fled to Mexico before her 1997 capital murder trial in the death of 3-year-old Kasandra White. Now, a joint effort has ended her run.

Babylon Bee sues New Mexico officials over law requiring AI disclaimers on political satire

August 11, 2026

Babylon Bee sues New Mexico officials over law requiring AI disclaimers on political satire

The Babylon Bee sued over New Mexico's AI disclaimer law, arguing HB 182 forces warning labels on political satire and violates free speech.

Barred Little League team from Tulsa gets reinstated for chance to play in World Series

August 11, 2026

Barred Little League team from Tulsa gets reinstated for chance to play in World Series

Little League Baseball booted Tulsa National for an ineligible player, but a Texas judge's restraining order reinstated the team just hours later.

Oklahoma victim fights back after teen charged in rapes walks free — as feds could storm in: attorney

August 11, 2026

Oklahoma victim fights back after teen charged in rapes walks free — as feds could storm in: attorney

Rachel Bussett says one victim's family is pursuing civil litigation after Jesse Mack Butler walked free on 11 counts including rape charges.

Repeat offender accused of college student’s murder was known ‘threat’ after prior arrest: victim’s mom

August 11, 2026

Repeat offender accused of college student’s murder was known ‘threat’ after prior arrest: victim’s mom

Julissa Salazar's mother says her University of Arizona daughter had broken up with the suspect before being found strangled in her apartment.

Attorney discusses civil fight after Oklahoma teen walks free in rape case

August 10, 2026

Attorney discusses civil fight after Oklahoma teen walks free in rape case

Rachel Bussett, one victim’s attorney, discussed the planned civil fight and said she hopes federal authorities will storm in to pursue justice against Jesse Butler.

'Inmate hopping' influencer who allegedly had relationships with up to 75 inmates avoids jail

August 10, 2026

'Inmate hopping' influencer who allegedly had relationships with up to 75 inmates avoids jail

Ash Trevino avoided jail after pleading guilty to welfare and healthcare fraud despite alleged ties to 50-75 Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmates.