State News
Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Bryan
Rockets Defeat Lakers 99-93 in Game 5
The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 in Game 5. The Lakers, however, still lead the series 3-2.
Spurs Eliminate Trail Blazers, Advance to Western Conference Semifinals
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 in Game 5, winning the series 4-1. Victor Wembanyama recorded a double-double in the decisive game. San Antonio advances to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the next round.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
San Antonio River Walk Revamp Fuels Tourism Boom
San Antonio's iconic River Walk is undergoing a transformative $30 million makeover, drawing record crowds and igniting downtown real estate. New food halls and strategic upgrades promise a $3.3 billion economic spark for the Alamo City. Public input shapes the future of this Texas treasure.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Texas Oil Gushes to 2.1B Barrels in 2025, Fueling Houston Boom
Texas shattered oil production records in 2025, pumping nearly 2.1 billion barrels and cementing its grip as the nation's energy powerhouse. Houston, the industry's beating heart, reaps jobs and billions as Permian Basin innovations drive the surge. With natural gas output hitting 13.5 trillion cubic feet, the Lone Star State's economy roars ahead.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Tesla Super-Sizes Austin Gigafactory with 50% Expansion
Tesla has kicked off construction to balloon its Austin Gigafactory by more than 50%, adding over 5 million square feet by year's end. The move promises a manufacturing boom in Travis County, cementing Central Texas as a powerhouse for electric vehicles. With Cybertrucks and Model Ys already rolling out, this expansion eyes thousands more jobs along the Colorado River.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Dallas Cowboys Land Jalen Thompson in $33M Defensive Coup
The Dallas Cowboys shattered a 14-year free agency drought by signing Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson to a three-year, $33 million deal. This blockbuster move bolsters a secondary hungry for veteran leadership ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. North Texas fans are buzzing over the NFC West steal that could transform America's Team.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
UT Austin Women's Longhorns Crush Kentucky, Reach Elite Eight
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns women's basketball team demolished Kentucky 76-54 in Fort Worth, securing their third straight Elite Eight berth. Madison Booker and Jordan Lee fueled the blowout, leaving rivals on a 'different planet.' Austin fans eye a national title run just 190 miles from home.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Rangers Edge Astros in Arlington, Keep AL West Race Alive
The Texas Rangers defeated the Houston Astros 4-3 in 12 innings at Globe Life Field, with Dustin Harris delivering the game-winning RBI double. The victory keeps Arlington's team within striking distance in the AL West, where Houston maintains a narrow division lead.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Highland Park Poised to Exit DART as Voters Reject Regional Transit
In a seismic shift for North Texas transit, Highland Park voters overwhelmingly backed withdrawal from DART with 69.5% saying no to staying, marking the first such exit since 1989. Addison and University Park leaned toward remaining, preserving service on the new Silver Line. The votes signal growing tensions over costs and equity in Texas' second-largest public transit system.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Ex-DA Brett Ligon Captures Texas Senate District 4 in Special Election Win
Republican Brett Ligon, former Montgomery County district attorney, triumphed in Saturday's special election for an open Texas Senate seat, defeating Democrat Ron Angeletti. The victory secures Ligon the seat through January, setting up a high-stakes rematch in November. Voters in this conservative stronghold reaffirmed GOP dominance amid rising political tensions.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Abbott Adds Palo Pinto County to Texas Disaster Declaration After EF3 Tornado
Governor Greg Abbott expanded Texas' disaster declaration to include Palo Pinto County and Mineral Wells, where an EF3 tornado tore through homes and businesses this week. Residents are rallying with fundraisers amid ongoing cleanup, as the state urges storm victims to report damage. The move brings the total to four North Texas counties under aid.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Amarillo Shooting Kills Teens Ezekiel Almazan, 16-Year-Old After Party Clash
Two teenagers lay dead and 10 others wounded after gunmen followed a party crowd to an Amarillo apartment complex and unleashed a hail of bullets early Saturday. The targeted attack at Westminster Apartments has left the Panhandle city reeling, with police hunting two suspects known to partygoers. No arrests yet as shell casings hint at multiple weapons in the fray.
Sunday, May 3, 2026