Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty to federal sports gambling charges in a betting scandal involving alleged insider information on NBA games, according to a court filing submitted Thursday (Friday Manila time).
Candon City launched preparations for its hosting of the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup during the official draw held Friday at the Diamond Hotel in Manila.
A former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer testified before the Sandiganbayan that he delivered about P800 million in cash to former lawmaker Zaldy Co as part of alleged kickback arrangements tied to government infrastructure projects.
A federal jury convicted a Dallas man Wednesday of mailing threatening communications to federal judges and sending envelopes containing a white powder that triggered a hazardous materials response at a Fort Worth courthouse, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas.
Fiesta San Antonio officially began Wednesday with Fiesta Fiesta at Travis Park, where residents gathered for live music, food vendors, a small parade, and community booths marking the start of the city’s annual festival.
A West Texas river guide, a church preservation nonprofit, and a national environmental advocacy group filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Trump administration, challenging regulatory waivers that allow border wall construction in the Big Bend region without full environmental review.
Four large-scale murals in Fort Worth highlight nonprofit organizations as part of a citywide public art project marking the Morris Foundation’s 40th anniversary and its focus on education, healthcare, and social services.
Texas officials have released a draft state water plan that outlines $174 billion in projected investments over the next 50 years to address water shortages across the state as Corpus Christi and surrounding areas face critically low reservoir levels, rising demand, and ongoing drought conditions.
People experiencing homelessness in Austin said they receive limited notice and insufficient assistance during homeless camp sweeps, despite a city resolution aimed at improving the process.
Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Thursday against the City of Houston, including Mayor John Whitmire, city council members and the police chief, challenging a recently passed immigration ordinance that he said violates state law.