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Johnny Manziel among former Texas college football stars to stump with Trump
Formula 1 NASCAR IndyCar MotoGP Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. Johnny Manziel among former Texas college football stars to stump with Trump President Donald Trump will swing through Texas again on the campaign trail in the leadup to November's midterms. This time, he'll have some of the state's biggest former college football stars stumping with him.
Johnny Manziel among former Texas football stars to stump with Trump Original
With the November midterms drawing near, President Donald Trump appears to be pulling out all the stops to promote Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's bid for U.S. Senate. His newest allies on the campaign trail? Three former Texas college football standouts, according to a report published Monday by Axios.
'We lost a young king': Family, teammates mourn passing of Texas HS football player Original
Teammates and family mourned the passing of Lake Travis High School senior Odin Hensley late Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Hensley, a player on the Austin-area high school's varsity football team, was airlifted to Dell Children's Medical Center on Monday after suffering a "cardiac emergency" during a team practice. Hensley's uncle Gilbert Ruiz posted a Facebook message in remembrance of his nephew late Wednesday night.
Severe storms featuring 70-mph gusts, possible hail blast Houston area
Follow Severe storms featuring 70-mph gusts, possible hail blast Houston area Thu, July 23, 2026 at 1:55 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Severe storms featuring 70-mph winds blasted through Southeast Texas on Wednesday night with potential hail. A National Weather System alert told residents in Southeastern Pasadena, Texas City, La Porte and other cities southeast of the Houston metro to move to a lower place.
Severe storms featuring 70-mph gusts, possible hail blast Houston area
A fast-moving system of severe storms smashed across Southeast Texas on Wednesday evening, arriving from the northeast and spurring emergency alerts from the National Weather Service and Ready Harris, Harris County's emergency alert and readiness system. A severe storm warning sent out by NWS just before 7 p.m. CT featured a brow-raising figure: 70 mph wind gusts detected by radar in the vicinity of Harris and Galveston Counties, among others.
Feds launch investigation into HISD's treatment of disabled students Original
On Friday afternoon the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights announced an investigation into Houston ISD, alleging the district's concentration of special education services and silo-ing of special needs students constitutes a potential breach of federal law.
Large hail, damaging winds threaten Texas as multiple cold fronts hit
It's a wet end to the week for many Texans, and I regret to inform you of more less-than-ideal weather news on the immediate horizon: specifically, multiple cold fronts are primed to trundle over the state from Friday evening through Sunday, pelting some regions with ice balls, heavy rain and unruly wind. Originating in Canada, the first system is a slow-moving complex currently chugging into the Texas Panhandle, according to National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters.
'Powerful' cold front to rip through Texas, plunging temperatures
A stark temperature dropoff is on the way for Southeast Texas as a powerful cold front approaches. Karl Spencer/Getty Images/iStockphoto A sublime weekend in Southeast Texas will resolve itself with a stiff cold front on Sunday. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists are predicting a strong system to sweep through the region late Sunday evening, bringing storms and blustery wind.
Large hail, severe storms threaten SE Texas as cold front stalls
A stalled front could bring large hail to Southeast Texas on Saturday. AlesVeluscek/Getty Images Are spring showers on the way? Technically, yes. But it will likely be a bit more...animated than simple precipitation. An encroaching cold front sweeping Texas this weekend is primed to bring rain to the Houston area, carrying with it the distinct possibility of severe storms and, possibly, some large chunks of icy stuff that pummels your siding and automobiles.
Texas politicians react to large-scale US, Israeli attack on Iran
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) railed against Saturday's attacks in Iran in an X post. Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images President Donald Trump announced early Saturday morning that the United States military had begun a large-scale attack on the nation of Iran, coordinating with regional ally Israel to initiate sweeping strikes across the West Asian country.
Cold front to bring stormy cooldown to Southeast Texas later this week
Highs in the 80s will dominate the work week in Houston and the surrounding area, bringing potential record heat to the region. Thankfully, a cold front harboring potential storms is expected to arrive as the weekend nears, cooling the area off and providing relief from the (somewhat) uncharacteristic February heat.
Texas faces potential hail, damaging wind as cold front hits state
Small hail could be in the cards for Valentine's Day for residents of Southeast Texas. Stefano Madrigali/Getty Images You've got your good shirt on and a 7 o'clock reservation at the place you both love. The wine is chilled and you're ready for a relaxing evening. The only problem? The wall of water and potential falling ice stones pelting away outside.
FAA halts all flights out of El Paso Texas airport for 10 days
The FAA's demarcated no-fly zone is a 20-nautical-mile in diameter space above El Paso that includes the El Paso International Airport and airspace over the Mexican city of Ciudad Juárez, though the notice states the shutdown does not include Mexican airspace.
Cold wave to bring potential freeze warnings to parts of Texas
Freezing conditions could be in the cards for parts of Texas early next week as cold wave hurdles across the state. EyeEm Mobile GmbH/Getty Images National Weather Service meteorologists expect temperatures to drop across Texas early next week, with parts of West Texas experiencing some of the most potent chilly conditions.
Texas A&M president will resign after gender identity lesson fallout
Texas A&M President Mark Welsh is resigning following the circulation of viral video capturing a student confronting a teacher over gender identity content in a summer course lesson. Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspap/Houston Chronicle via Getty Imag Article continues below this ad "President Welsh is a man of honor who has led Texas A&M with selfless dedication," Hegar said in a statement. "We are grateful for his service and contributions.
NFL legend Adrian Peterson gets in bloody fight at Texas poker game
NFL great Adrian Peterson was involved in a violent altercation at a Houston social club in May, according to a TMZ report. Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Former NFL MVP and Palestine, Texas native Adrian Peterson appears to have been involved in a heated and physical altercation with a fellow player at a recent poker game in Houston, Texas. First reported by TMZ, the footage was taken on May 27 during a round of poker at JokerStars—a social club west of Houston's Galleria shopping mall.
Report: Rockets extend meteoric head coach after strong 2nd season
The Houston Rockets have agreed to a major contract extension with head coach Ime Udoka. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is staying in the Bayou City, according to a new report. Late Thursday morning, ESPN reporter Shams Charania reported the Rockets and Udoka have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will crown him among the most well-paid skippers in the league.
Texas energy company announces mass layoffs
Solar energy company Sunnova Energy is laying off hundreds of staff amid deepening financial troubles. serts/Getty Images Another Texas corporation is cutting staff due to deepening financial struggles. As first reported by Reuters, Sunnova Energy, a solar energy company specializing in residential solar panel installations, filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act letter on May 30 notifying the state of sweeping layoffs affecting staff.
Astros superstar out indefinitely with hand fracture, team reports
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 2: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros prepares to bat during a game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field on May 2, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images) Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Houston Astros lefty slugger Yordan Alvarez will not be returning to the lineup for the foreseeable future, team general manager Dana Brown confirmed on Saturday.
Revered former Houston TV anchor dead at 72
Former FOX 26 anchor Jose Griñan has died, according to reports. FOX 26 Houston Former longtime FOX 26 Houston television anchor José Griñán has died, according to a FOX 26 report. A veteran journalist who joined FOX 26 in 1993, Griñán retired from his role anchoring the station's morning show in June of 2023 at the age of 70. Prior to his retirement, Griñán went on medical leave in the fall of 2022 before briefly returning to the air.
Celebrity food critic names best matcha shop in North Texas
Famous food critic Keith Lee spent his weekend finding the best matcha tea in Dallas. He then gifted a drink tab to followers at his favorite spot. Elsaa/Getty Images Fighter-turned-food-critic Keith Lee hit the streets of Dallas this weekend on a mission to find the tastiest matcha tea in town—and then share that magic with his followers.
Severe storms harboring potential 'very large' hail threaten Texas
"Very large" hail could be in store for Texans in central portions of the state on Monday. Mike Hollingshead/Getty Images Residents across Texas are facing severe and stormy conditions on Monday, though the worst of the weather will likely blow through central and southeast portions of the state this afternoon and evening.
Atmospheric disturbance could bring large hail, tornadoes to West Texas
A stormy week in Texas is already off to a rollicking start, and the worst is likely yet to come for residents in western reaches of the state. National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters are warning of an atmospheric disturbance that will bring strong storms harboring potential large hail and tornadoes to West Texas on Tuesday. Starting Tuesday afternoon and extending into the evening, this "classic spring setup" will set the scene for potential supercell formation, large hail and damaging winds.
Texas Catholics at crossroads after death of polarizing Pope Francis
Pope Francis arrives to celebrate the mass for the Jubilee of the Armed Forces at St. Peter's square in the Vatican on February 9, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images) ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images Pope Francis died Monday after suffering a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, ending his nearly 12-year reign as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Houston rodeo cancels Journey concert after 'electrical incident'
A Journey concert at the Houston rodeo was cancelled Friday night after an "electrical incident" beneath the stage. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia Houston rodeo attendees in the stands for Friday night's Journey concert at NRG Stadium were in mid-song when a bizarre sequence of events derailed the show and ultimately led to its cancellation.
SpaceX to build $280 million expansion in small Texas town
SpaceX is making a sizeable investment in its operations near the Texas capital, according to a Wednesday release from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott announced the state will be chipping in with a $17.3-million grant to supplement an expansion of the American space technology company's semiconductor research and development and advanced packaging facility in Bastrop, Texas.
Cold front to bring large hail, severe storms to Texas
A "potent" weather system could bring extreme weather to residents east of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. John Finney/Getty Images As red flag warnings crop up across wide swathes of West and North Texas this week, a section east of Dallas-Fort Worth could see another kind of risk on Wednesday afternoon: punishing severe storms.
SpaceX Starship explodes over the Caribbean after South Texas launch
SpaceX's Starship lifts off from Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas, on March 6, 2025, during its 8th test flight. SpaceX carried out another launch of its powerful Starship rocket on March 6 but quickly lost contact with the vessel as it roared over the Gulf of Mexico. "Can confirm we did lose contact with the ship.
Trump inducts Houston teen battling cancer into Secret Service
13-year-old cancer survivor Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel is lifted up by his father Theodis Daniel after given credentials from US Secret Service Director Sean Curran after US President Donald Trump made him an honorary member of the US Secret Service during his address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025.
Texas braces for 'coldest weather event of the year'
File photo. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is warning residents ahead of a bitterly cold weather system that will sweep across the state this week. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Much of Texas will fall subject to bitter cold this week as a frigid airmass moves into the state on Tuesday, bringing below-zero wind chills and potential record lows to some areas. On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott warned residents to remain vigilant and prepared ahead of this week's deep chill.
North Texas facing hard freeze, wintry precipitation next week
A hard freeze will fall over North Texas next week as multiple cold front buffet the region. jhorrocks/Getty Images Residents in the Texas Panhandle are in for a jarring shift in climate in the coming days thanks to multiple cold-weather systems bound for the northern reaches of the state next week.
Winter Storm Enzo blankets Texas with heavy snow
Winter Storm Enzo has already dumped roughly an inch of snow north of the I-10 corridor in Houston. Dan Carson / Chron Winter Storm Enzo is doing as predicted: dumping heavy snow on Southeast Texas in the early morning hours on Tuesday. Residents from College Station to the Houston metropolitan area recorded sustained snowfalls across the region. This writer's own neighborhood has already accreted roughly an inch snow as of 5 a.m. CT.
Texas now facing 'serious' winter storm outlook, inches of snow
A vehicle off-roads on a snow-covered area along Mountain Creek Lake during a winter storm, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Grand Prairie, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Julio Cortez/Associated Press Southeast Texas' outlook for next week's winter storm continues to worsen, with a growing likelihood of a deep freeze and substantial wintry precipitation, snow and sleet in the Houston area.
Houston billionaire to co-host Trump inaugural reception
Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta will join fellow business magnates at a reception in honor of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on the night of Monday, January 20. Getty Images Houston Rockets owner and hospitality magnate Tilman Fertitta is cleaving close to President-elect Donald Trump in the run-up to his second, non-consecutive term.
The Houston Texans are dining out on disrespect this postseason
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 26: Former NFL coach & ESPN analyst Rex Ryan of 'ESPN's Sunday's NFL Countdown' speaks onstage during the ESPN portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) Frederick M.
Longhorns playoff tickets are dirt cheap thanks to winter storm
Friday's College Football Playoff semifinal between the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes is scheduled to go on as planned at Arlington's AT&T Stadium, but it could be nasty business for those traveling to the game. A winter storm is expected to dump somewhere between 3 to 5 inches of snow along the Red River between Wednesday night and midday Friday, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex could see accumulations of snow, sleet and ice of up to 1 to 3 inches.
Failed former NFL coach argues Texans are 'basically a bye' for Chargers
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 26: Former NFL coach & ESPN analyst Rex Ryan of 'ESPN's Sunday's NFL Countdown' speaks onstage during the ESPN portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images ESPN analyst and 2022 Amazing Race participant Rex Ryan is not long on the Houston Texans' 2024 postseason chances.
The Year in Mack: Mattress Mack's wildest moments of 2024
As Houston's foremost mover and shaker, Mattress Mack can always be found in one of two locations: smack-dab in your face or across town plotting his next move. Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale stayed reliably in motion in the Bayou City in 2024, hosting everything from political rallies to his own impromptu public health updates on local TV. The 73-year-old Gallery Furniture owner even managed to slip in a few large (and losing) sports wagers, as he is wont to do each year.
Fired Big Ten coach to lead Sam Houston State football team
Sam Houston State will return a familiar face to the sidelines next season with the hiring of recently fired Wisconsin Badgers offensive coordinator Phil Longo. The Bearkats announced Longo's hiring on Wednesday. Having previously served as offensive coordinator for a high-powered Sam Houston State attack from 2014 to 2016, Longo described his homecoming as a natural fit in a statement circulated by the university.
Longhorns football hosts nation's No. 1 transfer portal target
The Texas Longhorns football program continues to throw its weight around in the realm of recruiting. After putting a bow on the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation for 2025, Steve Sarkisian's crew is looking to add another big feather to its cap as athletes enter the transfer portal this December.
Report: Astros owner will approve potential Kyle Tucker trade
The trade market is heating up across Major League Baseball following this week's Winter Meetings in Dallas, and the Houston Astros could quickly find themselves making one of the offseason's biggest splashes.
Texas colleges shell out millions for football assistant coaches
No. 12: Pete Kwiatkowski, Texas Longhorns defensive coordinator ($1,800,000) No. 17: Collin Klein, Texas A&M offensive coordinator and QBs coach ($1,600,000) No. 34: Kyle Flood, Texas Longhorns offensive coordinator and O-line coach ($1,375,000) No. 53: Jeff Banks, Texas Longhorns assistant head coach, TE coach, special teams ($1,150,000) No. 62: Tim DeRuyter, Texas Tech defensive coordinator ($1,050,000) No. 69: Jay Bateman, Texas A&M defensive coordinator ($1,000,000) No. 82: Holmon...
Report: Fertitta favored for overseas post in Trump administration
NYTVIRUS - Tilman Fertitta is the owner of the Houston Rockets makes remarks towards President Donald Trump as he participates in a roundtable with Restaurant Executives and Industry Leaders in the State Dining Room, Monday, May 18, 2020. ( Photo by Doug Mills/The New York Times) Doug Mills/Getty Images Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta may soon be adding a geopolitical chapter to his lengthy career resume according to a Wednesday evening report from CBS News.
Freeze warnings issued across Texas ahead of incoming deep chill
Much of the Lone Star State is about to see its first freeze of the season. CatLane/Getty Images Winter is upon the Lone Star State, and millions of Texans are about to be plunged into their first true-blue freeze of the season this week thanks to an encroaching cold-weather system. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a freeze warning for counties in southwestern, central and Southeast Texas beginning at 3 a.m. and extending to 8 a.m. CT Wednesday morning.
Astros' hated rival reportedly pushing hard for Alex Bregman deal
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 30: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 30, 2024 in New York City. The Astros defeated the Mets 10-5 in eleven innings. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Houston Astros' chances at retaining third baseman Alex Bregman may have taken a hard knock on Sunday night following Juan Soto's $765-million signing with the New York Mets.
Texas A&M to end controversial tradition after dangerous crowding
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - AUGUST 31: Texas A&M Aggies fans pose during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the fourth quarter at Kyle Field on August 31, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images) Jack Gorman/Getty Images After a year that saw a meteoric return to form for the Aggies football team, Texas A&M is moving on from a longstanding program tradition due to safety concerns.
Why the hell is Timothée Chalamet guest-picking Texas vs. Georgia?
Timothee Chalamet answers questions from the media as he attends 'A Complete Unknown' Minneapolis Special Screening at The Main Cinema on December 05, 2024. Adam Bettcher/Getty Images for Searchlight Pic Timothée Chalamet is a New York-born actor with a passion for soccer, an Academy Award nomination and a chin that could hone Carrara marble. He is also, admittedly, not the first person you'd associate with an event like the Southeastern Conference Championship.
Texans star vows to become 'Joker' after NFL upholds suspension
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) Cooper Neill/Getty Images Do you want to know how Azeez Al-Shaair got these suspended games?
Ted Cruz goes 'Switzerland' for UT-Texas A&M rivalry game
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) (R-TX) and his wife Heidi (L) attend the Men's Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 08, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
Freeze warnings issued across Texas after Thanksgiving cold front
Thermometer for icy window shows the temperature of - 6 degrees Celsius. Red arrow on a blue field. The image is slightly blurry. Frost on the window in focus. nikamata/Getty Images After a strong Thanksgiving cold front dropped temperatures across the state, a wide swath of Texas is facing potential freezing conditions on Friday morning.
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