Redistricting forced a California GOP congressman to weigh a Texas move. He tells AP why he’s not
Read full article: Redistricting forced a California GOP congressman to weigh a Texas move. He tells AP why he’s notRep. Darrell Issa tells the Associated Press he isn’t moving to Texas to run for Congress.
911 calls from Texas floods reveal chaotic and desperate pleas for rescues
Read full article: 911 calls from Texas floods reveal chaotic and desperate pleas for rescuesNewly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rise around them, stranding them in attics and on roofs.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026The Supreme Court is allowing the challenged Texas congressional redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election, despite a lower-court ruling that the map likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas
Read full article: Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in TexasAuthorities have charged a Texas man with making threats online after they say a video showing him threatening to build a bomb and conduct a suicide attack was posted to TikTok and other social media sites.
Texas jumps to No. 2 behind UConn in women's AP Top 25 after beating South Carolina and UCLA
Read full article: Texas jumps to No. 2 behind UConn in women's AP Top 25 after beating South Carolina and UCLATexas has climbed to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll after defeating two top teams in a Thanksgiving tournament.
UCLA star Lauren Betts' status uncertain after sitting out win over Duke with arm injury
Read full article: UCLA star Lauren Betts' status uncertain after sitting out win over Duke with arm injuryUCLA coach Cori Close is uncertain how long the Bruins might be without AP preseason All-American Lauren Betts, who missed Thursday night’s 89-59 victory over Duke in the third-place game of the Players Era Championship.
Harmon's last-second basket lifts No. 4 Texas women over No. 2 South Carolina for Players Era title
Read full article: Harmon's last-second basket lifts No. 4 Texas women over No. 2 South Carolina for Players Era titleJordan Lee scored 19 points and Rori Harmon made a 10-foot floater with a second left to lift No. 4 Texas over No. 2 South Carolina 66-64 in the women’s title game of the Players Era Championship.
‘Please, hurry!’: New evidence in grandparents’ murder includes gunshots heard on 911 call, grandson’s motive
Read full article: ‘Please, hurry!’: New evidence in grandparents’ murder includes gunshots heard on 911 call, grandson’s motiveFor the first time, we're hearing the terrifying call for help back in July when the Brevard County Sheriff's Office said a young man drove from Texas to West Melbourne and killed his grandparents.
No. 4 Texas holds off No. 3 UCLA in 76-65 victory to advance to Players Era Championship
Read full article: No. 4 Texas holds off No. 3 UCLA in 76-65 victory to advance to Players Era ChampionshipRori Harmon scored 26 points and No. 4 Texas defeated No. 3 UCLA 76-65 on Wednesday in the Players Era Championship.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low
Read full article: Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts.
Art Briles hired by Eastern New Mexico, 9 years after Baylor fired him amid scandal
Read full article: Art Briles hired by Eastern New Mexico, 9 years after Baylor fired him amid scandalArt Briles was hired as football coach at Eastern New Mexico on Monday, getting his first college head coaching job since Baylor fired the two-time Big 12 champion more than nine years ago amid a sexual assault scandal at the world’s largest Baptist university.
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!
Read full article: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by a trio of brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.
🦃 Cities with the most and least expensive Thanksgiving dinner costs
Read full article: 🦃 Cities with the most and least expensive Thanksgiving dinner costsGrocery store prices have been on the rise in recent years, and many Americans feel the financial pinch on Thanksgiving — a holiday where food is the star of the show.
Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts
Read full article: Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contractsTexas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts.
Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
Read full article: Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biasedThe U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
Read full article: Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegallyThe Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and subsidized loans to students who aren't legally in the United States.
North Texas in AP poll and could make push to 12-team College Football Playoff as G5 rep
Read full article: North Texas in AP poll and could make push to 12-team College Football Playoff as G5 repNorth Texas is in the AP poll for the first time since 1959, but it hasn't cracked the College Football Playoff rankings yet.
Texas man indicted on murder charge in shooting of 'King of the Hill' voice actor Jonathan Joss
Read full article: Texas man indicted on murder charge in shooting of 'King of the Hill' voice actor Jonathan JossA grand jury in Texas has indicted a man on a murder charge in the shooting of “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss.
SEC lacks first-round NFL talent in 2026 because players have not met expectations, evaluator says
Read full article: SEC lacks first-round NFL talent in 2026 because players have not met expectations, evaluator saysFlorida defensive tackle Caleb Banks is returning to the field in hopes of impressing NFL scouts.
Trump doubles down on redistricting in Indiana even as lawmakers rebuke special session
Read full article: Trump doubles down on redistricting in Indiana even as lawmakers rebuke special sessionPresident Donald Trump continues to call on Indiana lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional boundaries, even as state senators do not have enough votes to do so.
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
Read full article: Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midtermsA panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
Player banned by the NCAA for his role in a sports betting scheme acknowledges he point-shaved
Read full article: Player banned by the NCAA for his role in a sports betting scheme acknowledges he point-shavedOne of the college basketball players banned by the NCAA for participating in sports-betting operations has acknowledged his role in a gambling scheme.
Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green ranked for 1st time since 1959
Read full article: Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green ranked for 1st time since 1959Georgia has moved up to No. 4 in The Associated Press poll, Oklahoma is back in the top 10 and North Texas is ranked for the first time since 1959.
Jacob Rodriguez strikes Heisman pose again as No. 8 Texas Tech routs UCF 48-9
Read full article: Jacob Rodriguez strikes Heisman pose again as No. 8 Texas Tech routs UCF 48-9Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez struck the Heisman Trophy pose again after the first offensive touchdown of his career, Reggie Virgil scored three times and No. 8 Texas Tech routed UCF 48-9.
Stockton accounts for 5 touchdowns to outshine Manning as No. 5 Georgia beats No. 10 Texas 35-10
Read full article: Stockton accounts for 5 touchdowns to outshine Manning as No. 5 Georgia beats No. 10 Texas 35-10Gunner Stockton passed for four touchdowns, including two to Noah Thomas, and ran for a score to outplay Arch Manning as No. 5 Georgia strengthened its postseason standing by overwhelming No. 10 Texas 35-10 for its sixth straight win.
Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley arrested on felony assault charge in Texas
Read full article: Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley arrested on felony assault charge in TexasFormer NBA guard Patrick Beverley has been arrested and charged with felony assault in what police in Texas are calling a “family violence” incident.
Texas state trooper who had run-in with South Carolina's Nyck Harbor was sent home from game
Read full article: Texas state trooper who had run-in with South Carolina's Nyck Harbor was sent home from gameA Texas trooper who had an altercation with South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor after his touchdown was sent home from the game, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
No. 3 Texas A&M pulls off biggest comeback in school history to beat South Carolina 31-30
Read full article: No. 3 Texas A&M pulls off biggest comeback in school history to beat South Carolina 31-30Marcel Reed threw for a career-high 439 yards and three touchdowns and No. 3 Texas A&M rallied from a 27-point deficit to remain undefeated with a 31-30 victory over South Carolina.
Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand. States want proof they'll get built
Read full article: Future data centers are driving up forecasts for energy demand. States want proof they'll get builtUtilities are producing eye-popping forecasts about the amount of electricity they'll need to power massive new data centers that are feeding the fast-growing AI economy.
Cowboys have Marshawn Kneeland on their minds as they get back to the business of football
Read full article: Cowboys have Marshawn Kneeland on their minds as they get back to the business of footballThe Dallas Cowboys have Marshawn Kneeland on their minds as they get back to the business of football.
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
Read full article: Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of CongressThe Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026.
Ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma sickens dozens and forces evacuations
Read full article: Ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma sickens dozens and forces evacuationsA tanker truck spewing hazardous gas in an Oklahoma hotel parking lot forced hotel guests and hundreds of residents to evacuate in the overnight hours.
Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord in Florida says no Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving
Read full article: Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord in Florida says no Christmas decorations before ThanksgivingA private company managing housing near Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida has told residents to remove Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving.
Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move
Read full article: Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big moveOhio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&M coasted.
Families accuse Camp Mystic of ignoring risks in Texas lawsuit over flood deaths
Read full article: Families accuse Camp Mystic of ignoring risks in Texas lawsuit over flood deathsThe families of some of the 25 girls and two teenage counselors who died in catastrophic flooding in Texas on July 4 are suing Camp Mystic and its owners.
Iowa State TE Brahmer gets in end zone a week after collapsing on field
Read full article: Iowa State TE Brahmer gets in end zone a week after collapsing on fieldIowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer insists that things looked a lot worse than they were when he passed out on the field after getting up from a big hit in the previous game.
Harrington's 5 field goals, Rodriguez's takeaways lead No. 9 Texas Tech past No. 8 BYU 29-7
Read full article: Harrington's 5 field goals, Rodriguez's takeaways lead No. 9 Texas Tech past No. 8 BYU 29-7Stone Harrington kicked a school-record five field goals and Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez had two takeaways as the No. 9 Red Red Raiders beat eighth-ranked BYU 29-7.
These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown
Read full article: These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.
Jon Scheyer challenged top recruit Cameron Boozer at half. The Duke freshman responded in a big way
Read full article: Jon Scheyer challenged top recruit Cameron Boozer at half. The Duke freshman responded in a big wayDuke coach Jon Scheyer challenged star recruit Cameron Boozer during the Blue Devils' season opener against Texas.
Evans, Boozer help No. 6 Duke overcome slow start and defeat Texas 75-60 in season opener
Read full article: Evans, Boozer help No. 6 Duke overcome slow start and defeat Texas 75-60 in season openerIsaiah Evans scored 23 points, Cameron Boozer used a big second half to finish with 15 points and 13 rebounds and No. 6 Duke overcame a sluggish start to beat Texas 75-60 at the Dick Vitale Invitational on Tuesday night.
College Football Playoff opens with 1 game Dec. 19 and 3 more on Dec. 20; TV and kickoff times set
Read full article: College Football Playoff opens with 1 game Dec. 19 and 3 more on Dec. 20; TV and kickoff times setThe College Football Playoff will kick off with a first-round game on December 19, followed by three more on December 20.
Maine voters reject new GOP-backed voter ID requirement while Texans approve citizenship proposal
Read full article: Maine voters reject new GOP-backed voter ID requirement while Texans approve citizenship proposalVoters in Maine and Texas have considered Republican-backed proposals that proponents say would safeguard elections, but opponents believe are intended to make voting more difficult.
BYU, Texas Tech give Big 12 two top 10 teams for 1st time in 2 years ahead of their Top 25 showdown
Read full article: BYU, Texas Tech give Big 12 two top 10 teams for 1st time in 2 years ahead of their Top 25 showdownThe Big 12 has two teams in the top 10 of the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll for the first time in two years.
Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages
Read full article: Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortagesFlight delays are continuing at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown enters its second month.
Sawyer Robertson throws for 3 TDs, Caden Knighten rushes for 104 yards and Baylor beats UCF 30-3
Read full article: Sawyer Robertson throws for 3 TDs, Caden Knighten rushes for 104 yards and Baylor beats UCF 30-3Sawyer Robertson threw for three touchdowns, true freshman Caden Knighten rushed for a career-high 104 yards and Baylor got back in the win column with a 30-3 victory over UCF.
Manning throws 3 touchdowns and No. 20 Texas holds off No. 9 Vanderbilt late for 34-31 win
Read full article: Manning throws 3 touchdowns and No. 20 Texas holds off No. 9 Vanderbilt late for 34-31 winTexas quarterback Arch Manning returned from a concussion to lead the No. 20 Longhorns to a 34-31 victory over No. 9 Vanderbilt.
Texas QB Manning 'felt good' all week in concussion protocol and was sharp in win over Vandy
Read full article: Texas QB Manning 'felt good' all week in concussion protocol and was sharp in win over VandyArch Manning returned from a concussion to lead the No. 20 Texas Longhorns to a victory over No. 9 Vanderbilt.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels will start for the Commanders against Seahawks on Sunday night
Read full article: Quarterback Jayden Daniels will start for the Commanders against Seahawks on Sunday nightWashington quarterback Jayden Daniels will start for the Commanders on Sunday night against the Seattle Seahawks.
Arch Manning is 'making good progress' but uncertain to play for No. 20 Texas vs. No. 9 Vanderbilt
Read full article: Arch Manning is 'making good progress' but uncertain to play for No. 20 Texas vs. No. 9 VanderbiltTexas quarterback Arch Manning is making good progress in practice, coach Steve Sarkisian says.
Texas lawsuit against companies behind Tylenol asserts unproven claims of autism risk
Read full article: Texas lawsuit against companies behind Tylenol asserts unproven claims of autism riskTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing the companies behind Tylenol of deceptively marketing the pain reliever to pregnant mothers.
Maine and Texas are the latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballot
Read full article: Maine and Texas are the latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballotMaine and Texas are the latest states where Republicans are pushing ballot initiatives targeting noncitizen voting, which is rare.
Video shows dramatic rescue of baby pinned under overturned car in Texas
Read full article: Video shows dramatic rescue of baby pinned under overturned car in TexasAuthorities in Texas say a baby is expected to make a full recovery after it was pulled from under a vehicle that had flipped during a crash.
The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her
Read full article: The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized herThe CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history.
Commanders' Jayden Daniels out with injury and Marcus Mariota to start vs. Chiefs, AP source says
Read full article: Commanders' Jayden Daniels out with injury and Marcus Mariota to start vs. Chiefs, AP source saysQuarterback Jayden Daniels will miss the Washington Commanders’ game at the Kansas City Chiefs because of an injured right hamstring and Marcus Mariota will start in his place.
Jayden Daniels' injury is not significant but his status against the Chiefs is not yet known
Read full article: Jayden Daniels' injury is not significant but his status against the Chiefs is not yet knownWashington Commanders coach Dan Quinn says Jayden Daniels’ right hamstring injury is not significant or long-term.
North Carolina GOP's proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent's reelection
Read full article: North Carolina GOP's proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent's reelectionRepublican leaders in North Carolina have proposed a new U.S. House district map that could thwart reelection prospects of a Democratic incumbent in the state's only swing seat.
Parents left 6-month-old unattended on Florida beach, deputies say
Read full article: Parents left 6-month-old unattended on Florida beach, deputies sayTwo parents are accused of leaving their 6-month-old baby unattended for nearly an hour while at the beach, according to Florida sheriff's officials.
Big 12 fines Kansas $25,000 for Lance Leipold’s statement that a knife was thrown at Texas Tech game
Read full article: Big 12 fines Kansas $25,000 for Lance Leipold’s statement that a knife was thrown at Texas Tech gameThe Big 12 fined Kansas $25,000 for coach Lance Leipold’s statement that a pocketknife was thrown at his staff during the Jayhawks’ game at Texas Tech last weekend.
Are you ready kids? Universal reveals lands for first Texas resort
Read full article: Are you ready kids? Universal reveals lands for first Texas resortSeven unique lands will comprise Universal Kids Resort, featuring rides, character encounters, interactive play areas, and sensory gardens for moments of calm.
Project connects Americans to the Dutch people who honor their relatives at World War II cemetery
Read full article: Project connects Americans to the Dutch people who honor their relatives at World War II cemeteryA new initiative aims to increase the number of connections between the family members of those buried and remembered at a World War II cemetery in the Netherlands and the Dutch people who have adopted each one.
No. 3 Indiana has its highest ranking ever in AP Top 25, Texas, USC back in the rankings
Read full article: No. 3 Indiana has its highest ranking ever in AP Top 25, Texas, USC back in the rankingsIndiana has climbed to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll, marking its highest ranking ever.
No. 5 Texas A&M continues perfect start with 34-17 win over Florida
Read full article: No. 5 Texas A&M continues perfect start with 34-17 win over FloridaMarcel Reed threw for 234 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 5 Texas A&M continued its perfect start with a 34-17 victory over Florida Saturday night.
SEC's Greg Sankey rejects pooling conference TV rights as a solution to problems in college sports
Read full article: SEC's Greg Sankey rejects pooling conference TV rights as a solution to problems in college sportsSEC Commissioner Greg Sankey expressed skepticism about pooling TV rights as a solution for college sports.
Oklahoma QB John Mateer throws 3 interceptions vs. Texas in return 3 weeks after hand injury
Read full article: Oklahoma QB John Mateer throws 3 interceptions vs. Texas in return 3 weeks after hand injuryOklahoma quarterback John Mateer threw for 202 yards and three interceptions in his return for sixth-ranked Oklahoma.
Tony Stewart jokes about sleeping on the couch if he wins drag race against wife Leah Pruett
Read full article: Tony Stewart jokes about sleeping on the couch if he wins drag race against wife Leah PruettTony Stewart jokes that he made sure the new couch he and his wife bought was one he could sleep on comfortably if he wins a drag race against her.
Robert Roberson is again approaching execution in Texas in shaken baby case
Read full article: Robert Roberson is again approaching execution in Texas in shaken baby caseRobert Roberson hopes he will again avoid becoming the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton
Read full article: Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and PaxtonRepublican congressman Wesley Hunt is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defying Senate GOP leadership and adding a new element to an already contentious primary campaign.
Judge blocks Trump policy to detain migrant children turning 18 in adult facilities
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump policy to detain migrant children turning 18 in adult facilitiesA federal judge has temporarily blocked a new Trump administration policy to detain migrant children in adult facilities once they turn 18.
Tarleton State places Billy Gillispie on leave after getting anonymous complaint
Read full article: Tarleton State places Billy Gillispie on leave after getting anonymous complaintTarleton State says it has placed men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie on temporary administrative leave after receiving an anonymous complaint.