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After a Texas court granted an injunction allowing Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play despite gambling violations, rival powerhouse programs are threatening a massive boycott against the Red Raiders.

There's a buzz in Texas about AI, but not just in tech circles. This surge in electricity demands could change the way we think about power, especially with the summer heat.

A Lubbock driver was swept away after attempting to cross floodwaters on Cesar Chavez Drive. Officials warn that just a foot of water can carry a car, making it vital to avoid rushing water during West Texas storms.

A Texas court issued a temporary injunction allowing Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play in 2026. Sorsby will serve a two-game suspension following an NCAA gambling investigation but avoids a season-long ban.

Texas has expanded its newborn screening panel to 60 conditions, adding a rare enzyme deficiency called GAMT. Here is what the new test means for Texas parents and how the screening process works.

Legendary West Texas radio personality Jim Stewart, who served as KFYO Farm Director for over 20 years, passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2026. The community mourns a trusted voice and passionate Texas Tech supporter.v

Texas Tech softball falls to UT in the 2026 WCWS Finals for the second straight year. Despite the heartbreak, the Red Raiders celebrate a historic season as star pitcher NiJaree Canady prepares for the professional AUSL draft.

Texas Tech softball is heading back to the WCWS finals after beating Alabama twice in one night. The Red Raiders face a massive championship rematch against UT starting Wednesday.

CBP is warning Texas travelers about the New World Screwworm, a deadly flesh-eating parasite nearing the border. The larvae burrow into live tissue, threatening livestock and pets. Texas officials urge immediate reporting.

Texas Tech softball dominated Mississippi State with an 8-0 run-rule victory in the Women's College World Series opener. NiJaree Canady threw four scoreless innings, while Jackie Lis homered to spark the offense.

Texas DPS is updating driver's licenses for the Driving with Disability Program. The changes aim to improve roadside communication between law enforcement and drivers with conditions like autism, PTSD, or hearing loss.

Following mid-May wildfires that charred 40,000 Panhandle acres, Amarillo is waiving landfill fees. VOAD is offering free debris cleanup and Airbnb temporary housing. Call 211 before June 4 to apply for emergency relief.