Texas on edge? Governor deploys National Guard ahead of massive ‘No Kings’ Austin protest. What does it mean?

A 'No Kings' protest is taking place in Austin on Saturday as a part of a nationwide day of demonstrations against what organizers describe as growing authoritarianism and threats to democracy. The Austin rally — expected to draw tens of thousands...

Beatbot’s Innovative Pool Robots Secure Prestigious 2025 GOOD DESIGN Award and IDEA Finalist

RICHMOND, Texas, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beatbot, a global leader in cutting-edge robotic pool cleaning technology, continues its award-winning streak with the announcement that its iSkim Ultra and AquaSense 2 Ultra have received the 2025...

Recurly Appoints Matt Schurk as Chief Revenue Officer to Propel Next Stage of Growth

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 22, 2025-- Recurly, a leading subscription management platform for global brands, today announced the appointment of Matt Schurk as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Schurk joins the executive leadership team...

Low humidity blows in Sunday across SE Texas behind Saturday night storms

Saturday night storms: The front is sparking tornado and thunderstorm watches from East Texas through Mississippi but SE Texas is missing most of the action. Storm that reach our northern counties could still produce strong to severe storms that...

'Be adaptable': Brazos Valley's restaurant industry faces struggles with affordability and employment

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KRHD) — Local restaurants struggle to survive amid rising costs and staffing challenges. Watch the full story here: Brazos Valley's restaurant reality: too many closures, too many costs The restaurant industry in College...

Houston-Area Governments Allow Industrial Disaster Risks to Go Unaddressed

By Salina Arredondo, Public Health Watch In the days after Hurricane Harvey dropped more than 50 inches of rain on parts of the Houston area, Connie Boulware was rustling through her home in the hard-hit neighborhood of Kashmere Gardens. Roughly...

Why SpaceX wants to ‘bank' wetlands to expand its launch pad in South Texas

SpaceX is transforming a remote corner of South Texas, fervently erecting tiny homes, cavernous rocket-building facilities and employee amenities. Yet this rapid growth has been restricted around a key piece of infrastructure. The company's launch...

Giant NASA balloon surprises rural Texas farm town

A NASA-sponsored balloon mission came down for a landing, surprising Ann Vincent Walter and her neighbors in Kress, Texas. KRESS, Texas – Neighbors in North Texas were happy to see the NASA logo after a large and mysterious object came down in...

Old Farmer's Almanac announces snow prediction for Thankgiving weather across U.S.

In 2025, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 27. Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and other endless treats—but for many, it also marks the start of winter. In 2025, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 27. Whether you plan to hit...

Cruz introduces bill to advance nuclear fuel recycling, research, safety

(The Center Square) – An advocate for developing nuclear energy in his home state, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has proposed a bill to advance nuclear fuel recycling, including research over its feasibility and safety. The Advancing Research in...

New library in Houston hosts open house; doors open officially Monday

The Texas County Library system hosted an event Saturday in recognition of the new location in Houston. Included was a ceremony inside the Houston Storm Shelter, which is the lower level of the library, and an open house for the public to view the...

Flooding and droughts drove them from their homes. Now they’re seeking a safe haven in New York

Mohamed* sat cross-legged on the carpet before Friday afternoon prayers at a mosque in the South Bronx in New York City and shared memories of his crops. He recalled growing maize, watermelon and peanuts on his family farm in the town of Diourbel,...

Highlights of the National Weather Service winter outlook

NOAA’s National Weather Service released their Winter Outlook. This outlook shows the likely temperature and precipitation the U.S. could experience during meteorological winter (December 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026) and drought conditions...

Egg recall for salmonella contamination expanded, FDA warns eggs may have been sold under different names

The Kenz Henz cartons were only sold in Houston, but the new recall raises the fear that contaminated eggs could still be for sale under a variety of names. WASHINGTON — A recall of brown eggs over salmonella concerns has been expanded after...

Will the AI Boom Lead to Water and Electricity Shortages?

Activism / October 22, 2025 It’s a steep price to pay so that Mark Zuckerberg can sell AI-enabled spy glasses. Ad Policy The Stargate AI data center in Abilene, Texas, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. Stargate is a collaboration of OpenAI, Oracle...

Texas faces heightened wildfire threat amid ongoing drought

AUSTIN, Texas — Over the past week, 84 wildfires have scorched 1,883 acres across Texas, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Despite fewer fire weather triggers, the persistent drought from an unusually dry fall has led to increased...

Families Struggling With Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Receive Assistance From Local Support Groups

Local support groups are assisting families who are struggling with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) due to the unique challenges that they are facing. In a statement, Texas Tech physician Dr. Ana Montanez said that one child lost for any...

Protesters decry National Guard deployments in US cities

Mike Cardew, Mike Cardew / USA TODAY NETWORK Via Imagn ImagesA woman protests the arrival of Texas Army National Guard troops across the street from the Army Reserve Training Center in Elmwood, Illinois, after being deployed as part of the federal...

Kansas City Current Closes Road Slate with 1-0 Loss at Houston Dash

Via Kansas City Current The Kansas City Current (20-3-2, 62 pts., 1st place) closed out the road portion of its regular season schedule with a 1-0 loss to the Houston Dash (8-11-6, 30 pts., 10th place) Saturday night at Shell Energy Stadium in...

John Pulskamp’s seven-save shutout helps Sporting KC tie Houston in season finale

By Sam Kovzan – Sporting Kansas City Goalkeeper John Pulskamp made seven saves en route to a shutout as Sporting Kansas City (7-20-7, 28 points) ended the 2025 season with a 0-0 home draw against Houston Dynamo FC (9-15-10, 37 points) on Saturday...