Tesla begins robotaxi rollout in Austin, Texas

Dive Brief: Tesla launched its robotaxi service Sunday in Austin, Texas. Rides are limited to an invited group of what appear mainly to be social media influencers and Tesla supporters.  The robotaxi service will operate from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. Central Time …

2025 Texas Trucking Show: A Reminder That Trucking is Still a People Business

Every industry has its big game, and for trucking, the Mid-America Trucking Show might be the Super Bowl, but the 2025 Texas Trucking Show in Houston felt like one of the championships and a backyard BBQ rolled into one. I say one of the championships …

Neglected wildlife from Ohio now in Texas sanctuaries

HOUSTON – Nearly three months after we reported that hundreds of neglected wildlife were coming to Texas from Ohio, the animals have finally arrived at their new homes. In May, KPRC 2’s Zachery Lashway spoke with the founder of Bears Etc. in Huntsville, …

Have you voted for your favorite Texas County businesses?

Voting is underway in the Best of the Best 2025 contest.  Vote for all of your favorite Texas County businesses HERE.  You can vote once per day in each subcategory so come back often to show our Texas County businesses how much we appreciate them.  Voting …

High heat to last several days in North Texas, bringing possible triple digits

Falmouth ‘Urban Cowboy’ takes bull back to Texas

By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — If you happened to see a mechanical bull in the back of a pickup truck heading down Highway 27 recently, that would have been Falmouth native Gale Gregg and his mother, Karen Bishop Gregg. Two weeks ago, the two Greggs ventured on …

New Mexico migration trends reveal influx from Texas, California as population shifts

Texas A&M Qatar suspends operations due to security concerns

Texas A&M University at Qatar has announced the closure of its campus and the postponement of all classes for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, following an alert issued by the U.S. Embassy in Qatar. The embassy has recommended that all American citizens shelter …

Tesla launches 1st driverless 'robotaxi' in Texas

The US electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla launched "robotaxi" rides in the US state of Texas on Sunday, marking the beginning of a large-scale driverless taxi service, according to social media posts by Tesla chief Elon Musk. A limited number of …

Former Astronaut Terry Virts Launches Bid For Texas Senate, Targets Trump And Paxton

Retired NASA astronaut Terry Virts, a self-described “common sense Democrat,” officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 Texas Senate race on Monday, setting the stage for a potentially dynamic primary and general election. In a video posted to X, …