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A van full of witnesses says an ICE officer shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo through a passenger window — with no threat ever made — while DHS claims the officer acted in self-defense after the van rammed their vehicle. But the detained men insist the officer was never in front of the van, and footage shows no damage to the vehicle. The officer allegedly wasn’t even looking for Salgado Arauj...

New research reveals how social media is rewiring our brains for instant gratification, shrinking attention spans and weakening impulse control—especially in the prefrontal cortex. Constant notifications trigger dopamine hits, making deep focus feel harder, but scientists are exploring digital detox and mindfulness to help retrain our brains and reclaim balance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount o...

The FIFA World Cup is sending Arlington, Texas, into economic overdrive—with some businesses raking in record-breaking sales and others feeling the squeeze. J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill is seeing sales soar four to five times higher than usual, even running a shuttle to the stadium, while hotels smashed their previous revenue record in June. The city estimates each match is pumping $18–24 million int...

Cuisinart’s Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 grill is being recalled due to a dangerous flaw: its pizza oven’s tempered glass can shatter mid-use, with one report even involving a fire. If you own model CGG-6331, stop using it right away. Visit Conair’s site, remove the glass, upload photos of it and your grill’s serial number, and you’ll get a $500 refund. Afterward, mark the glass “Recall” and dispose...

The Texas Rangers are rewriting the draft playbook with five first-round gems—Josh Jung, Justin Foscue, Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker, and Wyatt Langford—each already making waves as key contributors. From All-Star rookies to rising stars in the lineup and rotation, this group proves the Rangers’ draft strategy is hitting home runs. While other teams with similar picks struggle, the Rangers’ picks are...

Three detention officers in Guadalupe County are facing arrest and disciplinary action after allegations of sexual misconduct with a detainee. Andrew Kee and Isaiah Charles have been arrested, while Corporal Rudy Garcia faces an active warrant. The Texas Rangers, investigating at the sheriff’s request, secured the warrants. Two officers have already been fired, and the third is on administrative l...

Traffic chaos erupts in Fort Worth as all eastbound lanes of I-35 are shut down downtown after a vehicle crashes into a guard wall near the I-35W intersection. Police and fire are on scene amid a complete standstill, with officials warning of major delays and urging drivers to find alternate routes. The situation is still unfolding as crews work to clear the roadway. Listen in comfort: Get a disco...

Seguin, Texas, is set to boom with the groundbreaking of a $127 million automotive plant—250,000 sq ft of robotic welding and metal stamping action—creating 173 high-paying jobs and anchoring the larger 544-acre Seguin Exchange, a full-scale industrial-retail-residential hub poised to open by late 2028, sparking excitement and traffic concerns alike. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pil...

A 58-year-old woman, Kristy Gatti, vanished from her Liberty Hill home early Friday morning, sparking a frantic community search as authorities scramble for clues. With her description and last known whereabouts now public, neighbors and locals are rallying to help find her — every tip could be the key to her safe return. Meanwhile, in Taylor, a local petition to ban data centers hit a bureaucrati...

Tanji Patton, former San Antonio news anchor and host of Goodtaste with Tanji, bravely shares her breast cancer diagnosis and the unexpected grace she’s found along the way—like an MRI tech streaming her church service during a scan, and a stranger’s comforting hug at MD Anderson. Despite the fear and upheaval, she’s leaning into faith, shifting focus to her new podcast, Goodtaste for the Soul, an...

Texas Rangers pitching is heating up as key arms return from injury—Cody Bradford, Jordan Montgomery, and Robert Garcia are all making strides in rehab, with Montgomery even hitting the three-inning mark for the first time. The team’s bullpen and rotation are getting a major boost, especially with lefties coming back strong, and fans are hopeful these players will make a big impact down the stretc...

A Fort Worth road rage shooting that killed 62-year-old Ricky Langs in January 2025 ended in a mistrial after the jury couldn’t agree on murder charges against 22-year-old Koby Burkhart. The prosecution claimed Burkhart shot Langs after being honked at, while his defense argued self-defense, citing an unlocated gun — a key point of contention. Though the murder charge failed, the same jury convict...

Fort Worth’s far north side is exploding with development—thousands of new homes, apartments, and retail spaces rising fast. The $1.1 billion North City project dominates the scene, already featuring indoor go-karts and a giant car vending machine, with more music venues, gourmet grocery stores, parks, and three apartment complexes on the way. Resia North City, a $45M project with 464 units, is al...

Austin police are hunting a crew targeting men leaving downtown bars late at night—after midnight, before 2:30 AM—striking up conversations before snatching their phones. These thieves don’t just hold phones for ransom; they use them to drain victims’ bank accounts. Fourteen connected cases point to the same group, focused on the Warehouse District. Authorities have released a suspect’s photo and...

A NetJets private jet crashed near Laredo on June 16 after losing power in both engines during an emergency landing on a highway, killing one passenger and injuring several others—including a person in a ground vehicle. The crew had reported strange vibrations and an Air Data Computer alert, initially suspecting a cooling fan issue, but later declared an emergency as engines failed one after the o...

Heatwave heroes rise as Austin’s Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive surges past its goals—collecting over 1,000 fans and raising more than $91,000, thanks to a community fueled by compassion and a $25K matching gift. With 85% of Austin’s single-family homes risking life-threatening heat for seniors during outages, this grassroots effort proves that when neighbors rally, no one’s left in the dark. L...

Taylor’s city manager is apologizing after a controversial announcement about rejecting a citizen petition to halt new data centers — leaked just as a public meeting was about to begin. The council didn’t know the news was going out that day, and the timing deeply upset residents who’d invested significant effort into the petition. The city admits its current zoning rules are outdated for handling...

Texas is facing a cyclosporiasis outbreak with 48 confirmed cases across ten counties — and it’s causing explosive diarrhea. This microscopic parasite sneaks into produce before it even reaches your plate, often via floodwaters or sewage. Raw veggies, berries, and herbs are the biggest culprits. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and fatigue — if they last more than a couple of days, see a doctor....

A passenger was partially sucked out of a dislodged airplane window minutes after takeoff from Greece to Germany, forcing the flight to return to Thessaloniki. The 61-year-old man suffered neck, shoulder injuries, and friction burns, while others on board described a loud bang and sudden decompression. Witnesses pulled him back inside, and U.S. aviation investigators are assisting with the probe,...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is cracking down again on military beards, sparking controversy after he reportedly saw sailors with facial hair during a Navy ship visit. A new memo tightens rules for medical exemptions, threatening discharge for active and reserve personnel who can’t achieve a clean-shaven look—even after a full year of treatment for conditions like razor bumps. While religious wa...

San Marcos is sounding the alarm on West Nile Virus as mosquitoes in the 78666 zip code test positive — the first confirmed cases in Hays County this year. With July and August heating up mosquito activity, popular spots like the river, Texas State, and downtown are hotspots. Bites are hitting legs and arms, so pack bug spray and cover up — especially near water. No human cases yet, but the virus...

A haunting new track from Lubbock’s Blackwater Draw, “Dear Eloise,” pays tribute to the 27 children lost at Camp Mystic, sparked by a personal connection to eight-year-old Eloise Peck. The band filmed a raw, emotionally charged video along the Guadalupe River, guided by the simple message: “remember.” All proceeds support Living for Lulu, a foundation honoring Eloise’s passions. The song, sent dir...

Feds are bulldozing ahead with a border wall in Big Bend, Texas, despite local residents in Presidio suing to stop it—claiming it threatens their flood defenses under a 1899 law. DHS has already waived multiple laws to speed construction, now ignoring the Rivers and Harbors Act too. Presidio residents, whose levee was rebuilt for millions after a 2008 flood, fear unchecked construction could endan...

Texas Tech Health El Paso just graduated its first forensic psychiatry fellows — a major win for the Borderlands, where local expertise in mental health and law is urgently needed. Doctors Lizette Lara and Eryn Pynes are now ready to tackle complex legal cases, offering critical insights that shape justice and care. This milestone isn’t just a celebration — it’s the launchpad for expanding access...