Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties as severe storms continued to bring heavy rainfall, flash flooding, damaging winds, large hail and the threat of tornadoes across the state.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it is investigating possible charges against public officials as it examines the alleged connection between the May 13 shooting incident at the Senate and the escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from protective custody on May 14.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Tuesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has not yet reached its peak and could take up to a year to contain, as international officials warned of gaps in surveillance and response efforts.
Houston officials said Tuesday that the city has spent several days preparing for Potential Tropical Cyclone One as forecasts indicate additional rainfall across the region.
A Katy man said he missed a FIFA World Cup match in Arlington after spending nearly $3,000 on tickets through StubHub that he said were not delivered until after the game had ended.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a framework agreement between the United States and Iran that aims to end hostilities in the Gulf and restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials involved in the deal.
San Antonio-area students posted slight gains in 2025–26 STAAR results compared with the previous year, as several school districts faced continued pressure from Texas accountability ratings tied to academic performance.
The James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its 2026 awards on Tuesday, with Houston chefs taking Texas’ top honors while North Texas nominees from Dallas and Denton did not win in their categories.
Governments and households across Southeast Asia are preparing for a potential extreme El Niño event expected to emerge before August and last through November, as rising energy, transport, and food costs linked to the Iran war add pressure on already strained economies, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
Doubts over Neymar’s availability for Brazil’s World Cup opener persisted Monday after the forward underwent additional medical tests on his injured right leg, according to the Brazilian football confederation.