Texas officials face scrutiny over response to catastrophic and deadly flooding

By SEAN MURPHY and JIM VERTUNO Associated PressKERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Before heading to bed before the Fourth of July holiday, Christopher Flowers checked the weather while staying at a friend's house along the Guadalupe River. Nothing in the forecast alarmed him.Hours later, he was rushing to safety: He woke up in darkness to... Read More.

Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada make changes to lure business amid Delaware’s ‘Dexit’ concern

CLAYMONT, Del. (AP) — Lawmakers in Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada have recently approved changes aimed at helping their states dip into the lucrative side of corporate litigation that Delaware, with a specialized court and business-friendly laws, has dominated as the world’s incorporation capital.Concerned that these changes may lure corporations away from Delaware, thereby causing... Read More.
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Oklahoma10 Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Texas

OKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities have apprehended an Oklahoma murder suspect recently added to Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s 10 Most Wanted list. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Heather Lynn Harjo, 38, in Dallas this week.She is accused of the April 28 slaying of Summer Cheyenne Martin, 21, in Ada. Harjo is the eighth suspect from... Read More.

Heartland Flyer faces service suspension due to lack of funding from Texas

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Heartland Flyer is facing a service suspension on or before October 1, because it will not have the funding it needs to continue operating.The Heartland Flyer train service has been helping Oklahomans travel to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for more than 25 years. According to Amtrack, the Heartland Flyer... Read More.
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OU and Texas A&M crowned SEC co-champions after rain cancels championship softball game

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Four-time defending national champion Oklahoma and Texas A&M were declared co-champions of the Southeastern Conference softball tournament after rainfall forced the cancelation of the championship game on Saturday.The start time was moved ahead four hours with rain in the forecast, but the rain came sooner than expected and the game... Read More.

Ponca City High School Music Students Shine at Pride of Texas Music Festival

Ponca City High School’s talented music students recently embarked on a memorable four-day trip to Dallas, Texas, where they showcased their exceptional skills at the Pride of Texas Music Festival in Plano, TX. The school’s band, choir, and orchestra each earned a superior rating. The orchestra was additionally awarded a “plus” rating - the... Read More.
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Texas reaches 400 measles cases as US deals with outbreaks in 5 states

By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health WriterAP — At least five states have active measles outbreaks as of Friday, and Texas' is the largest with 400 cases.Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said. Other states with outbreaks —... Read More.

No. 10 Tulsa falls 77-59 to No. 2 North Texas in AAC quarterfinals

By The Associated PressFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Atin Wright had 24 points as second-seeded North Texas knocked off tenth-seeded Tulsa, 77-59 in the quarterfinal round of the American Athletic Conference tournament on Friday.North Texas advances to face the winner of the quarterfinal between East Carolina and No. 3-seeded UAB.Wright shot 7 for 16... Read More.