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Texas hemp: What will Vikki Goodwin as Lt. Governor do?

It's a new chapter in Texas politics and a possible new chapter for the state's hemp industry as well.

Deadly pedestrian crash in South Austin; driver arrested for DWI: APD

2026 Election: Which City of Austin propositions passed or failed?

Shane James trial: Interrogation room video played, jail mail shown

Midterm election 2026 results: Hays County

Midterm elections 2026 results: Central Texas

Texas News

CBP intercept shipment of fake Chiefs championship rings at IAH disguised as hair pins

CBP officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport intercepted 75 counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rings shipped from China with an estimated MSRP of $750,000.

Gina Hinojosa education agenda: What could change for Texas schools?

What changes will Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa bring to Texas schools?

Ted Cruz says 'blue tsunami' took over Texas after Democrats swept statewide races

2026 Election: Massive Latino turnout, border county reversal fuels Democratic wins

Texas' newly elected attorney general worked on the 'Dragon Ball Z' soundtrack

Gina Hinojosa's policies: Key things she hopes to accomplish as Texas governor

National News

Brooklyn and Chicago fires: At least 10 dead after separate overnight blazes ravage homes

Separate overnight house fires in New York and Illinois killed 10 people and displaced several others.

Alaska Senate race still undecided — Final results could take weeks

Lucky New Jersey ticket wins $847 million Powerball jackpot

4 dead, including deputy, after domestic violence shooting in Washington state

Gunman killed by armed guard after deadly shooting at Brandon Citibank: HCSO

Missing Utah teen found in Oregon after 18 months, suspect arrested

Crime Coverage

British actor and comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

A London jury on Thursday found British actor and comedian Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault after three weeks of testimony and arguments.

CBP intercept shipment of fake Chiefs championship rings at IAH disguised as hair pins

Hulk Hogan’s widow, stepson sued over alleged underage drinking, rape during party at Clearwater home

4 dead, including deputy, after domestic violence shooting in Washington state

Deadly pedestrian crash in South Austin; driver arrested for DWI: APD

Gunman killed by armed guard after deadly shooting at Brandon Citibank: HCSO

Politics

Alaska Senate race still undecided — Final results could take weeks

Alaskans continue to wait for additional results from several key races on the general election ballot, including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest and the race to fill an open governor’s seat.

What changes will Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa bring to Texas schools?

Texas hemp: What will Vikki Goodwin as Lt. Governor do?

Ted Cruz says 'blue tsunami' took over Texas after Democrats swept statewide races

2026 Election: Massive Latino turnout, border county reversal fuels Democratic wins

Texas' newly elected attorney general worked on the 'Dragon Ball Z' soundtrack

Sports

Spanish soccer player tragically dies after suffering cardiac arrest in on-field collision

A 30-year-old Spanish soccer player has died after suffering cardiac arrest following an on-field collision during a professional league match.

Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Players of the Week

2026 POTW Week 10: Bastrop QB Weston Nielsen

Jack Campbell update: Detroit Lions see 'positive' indications for hospitalized linebacker

'Prayers are working': Detroit Lions see positive update on Jack Campbell's recovery

Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 10 rankings

Dominant defense leads Texas to 31-3 win against Mississippi State

Entertainment

British actor and comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

A London jury on Thursday found British actor and comedian Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault after three weeks of testimony and arguments.