Texas breaking news

Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from Texas:

Top Stories

  1. Tornado Outbreak: A severe tornado outbreak has struck parts of Texas, causing widespread damage and power outages. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for several counties, including Dallas, Tarrant, and Denton.
  2. Shooting in Houston: A shooting incident has occurred in the Third Ward neighborhood of Houston, leaving one person dead and several others injured. Police are investigating the incident and have not released any information on the suspect.
  3. Wildfire in West Texas: A wildfire has broken out in West Texas, forcing the evacuation of several homes and businesses. The fire is burning in the area of Balmorhea, about 200 miles southeast of El Paso.

Regional News

  1. Dallas: A man has been arrested in connection with a string of armed robberies in the Dallas area. The suspect, 25-year-old Juan Carlos Hernandez, was taken into custody after a high-speed chase.
  2. San Antonio: A fire has damaged a historic building in downtown San Antonio. The building, which dates back to the 1800s, was being renovated when the fire broke out.
  3. El Paso: A man has been killed in a shooting incident in the Cielo Vista neighborhood of El Paso. Police are investigating the incident and have not released any information on the suspect.

Crime

  1. Austin: A man has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries in the Austin area. The suspect, 28-year-old Christopher Lee Johnson, was taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at his home.
  2. Fort Worth: A woman has been arrested in connection with a string of identity thefts in the Fort Worth area. The suspect, 32-year-old Tiffany Nicole Johnson, was taken into custody after a sting operation was conducted by police.

Weather

  1. Severe Weather: A severe weather outbreak is expected to impact parts of Texas today, with the National Weather Service issuing a tornado watch for several counties. Heavy rain and strong winds are also expected.
  2. Heat Wave: A heat wave is expected to continue in parts of Texas this week, with temperatures expected to reach the triple digits in some areas.

Sports

  1. Cowboys: The Dallas Cowboys have signed quarterback Dak Prescott to a five-year contract extension. The deal is reportedly worth $160 million.
  2. Rangers: The Texas Rangers have acquired pitcher Mike Minor from the Oakland Athletics. Minor is expected to join the Rangers' rotation.

Other News

  1. Education: The Texas Education Agency has announced that it will be conducting a review of the state's school finance system. The review is expected to take several months.
  2. Politics: A bill has been introduced in the Texas Legislature that would allow voters to decide whether to allow casinos in the state. The bill is expected to be debated in the coming weeks.

These are just some of the latest breaking news stories from Texas. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.