Texas Officer Throws First Pitch After Community Hero Honor
A Bryan police officer who gives back to his community got the spotlight he deserves at a Texas A&M baseball game. Officer Haynes turned his recognition into $500 for local students.
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Texas Teen Graduates Top 10% While Raising Two Siblings
Nataly Alvarez balanced raising her 8-year-old brother and 3-year-old sister while earning her cosmetology license and top grades at Bryan High School. She'll be the first in her family to attend college when she starts at Texas A&M this fall.
Texas Rangers Honor Mexican Heritage with New Red Jerseys
The Texas Rangers unveiled bold new uniforms celebrating North Texas' deep Mexican cultural roots. The team's "Tejas" jerseys debut April 24 as part of their commitment to honoring the Hispanic community.
Texas Cave Hides Ice Age Secrets Never Seen in the Region
Snorkeling scientists in a Texas underwater cave discovered fossils of giant tortoises and armored mammals that never lived in Central Texas before. The surprising find is rewriting what we know about Texas during the Ice Age.
7 Texas Schools Earn Honor Roll for Student Success
Seven schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district just proved that excellence in education is thriving along the Texas border. Their recognition comes from measurable gains in student achievement and preparing kids for life after graduation.
Texas Student Earns Spot at Elite Leadership Academy
Henderson Middle School student Emeriie Anastas-Weaver has been selected for a prestigious summer leadership program in Austin and San Antonio. She'll explore Texas history while building skills alongside the state's top young leaders.
Texas Cave Reveals Ice Age Giants Never Seen in the Region
Snorkelers exploring an underwater cave in Central Texas discovered bones from lion-sized armadillos and giant tortoises that scientists didn't know lived there during the Ice Age. The find is rewriting what we know about ancient Texas.
Texas Cave Reveals Ice Age Animals Lost to Science
Scientists exploring a Texas cave discovered fossils from a warm period of the last ice age that nobody knew existed in the region. The find includes a lion-sized armadillo and giant tortoise that rewrites what we thought we knew about ancient Texas.
84 Texas School Districts Earn 'Star Status' for Excellence
Dozens of East Texas schools have been named "Star Schools" for outstanding student achievement and closing learning gaps. The recognition celebrates educators who are proving that every student can succeed.
Texas Builds $47M Tech Training Center for Chip Industry
A new 70,000-square-foot manufacturing technology center in Hutto, Texas just reached a major construction milestone, preparing to train the next generation of semiconductor workers. The facility addresses America's urgent need for skilled tech workers while bringing good-paying jobs to Central Texas.
Texas Cave Reveals Giant Armadillos, Rewriting Ice Age History
Scientists snorkeling through a Texas cave found lion-sized armadillo fossils lying on the riverbed alongside mammoths and saber-toothed cats. The discovery is changing what we know about Ice Age climate across Central Texas.
Texas Cave Reveals 100,000-Year-Old Ice Age Secrets
A paleontologist snorkeling through an underground Texas stream discovered fossils never before found in Central Texas, opening a brand new window into life 100,000 years ago. The bones carpeted the cave floor like buried treasure waiting to be found.
Texas Family's 12th Annual Juneteenth Spans 3 Towns
A Sabine County family descended from pioneers in the area before Texas became a state gathered for their 12th annual Juneteenth celebration, bringing relatives from across America to honor their ancestors and teach the next generation. The weekend event spanned three Texas towns and welcomed the entire community for free.
Texas Town Grows 25% in One Year as Families Flock In
Celina, Texas went from quiet ranching town to America's fastest-growing city, adding one new resident for every four already living there. Despite bulldozers replacing cattle pastures, this North Texas community is proving rapid growth doesn't have to destroy small-town charm.
Texas Cave Dive Reveals 100,000-Year-Old Ice Age Secrets
A scientist snorkeling through an unexplored Texas cave found something extraordinary: bones everywhere, from giant tortoises to sabretooth cats that lived 100,000 years ago. This discovery opens a completely new window into Central Texas's prehistoric past.
Texas Lab Celebrates 85 Years of Lifesaving Discoveries
A research institute born from a 25-year-old's dream on Texas ranchland has spent 85 years creating medical breakthroughs that save lives worldwide. From helping premature babies breathe to developing hepatitis vaccines, Texas Biomedical Research Institute proves that bold vision creates lasting impact.
Missing Texas Man, 63, Found Safe After Community Search
A 63-year-old man who disappeared in Donna, Texas has been reunited with his family after a swift community search. Cenobio Trejo was found safe and taken for medical evaluation.
Texas District Opens Virtual Academy Statewide
A Texas school district is breaking down barriers by opening its award-winning programs to students across the entire state through a new virtual academy. The Central Texas Innovation Academy offers everything from dual credit classes to career certifications that many districts can't provide.
Texas Softball Wins National Championship in Oklahoma City
The Texas Longhorns softball team captured their second national championship title by defeating Texas Tech in the Women's College World Series finals. Dominant pitching and clutch hitting sealed the historic victory in Oklahoma City.
Texas Wins Back-to-Back NCAA Softball Championships
The University of Texas softball team just made history, claiming their second consecutive NCAA championship with a thrilling comeback victory. In a dramatic finish in Oklahoma City, the Longhorns rallied from behind to defeat in-state rival Texas Tech 4-1.
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