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Storm System Brings Heavy Rain And Flood Threat From Texas Into Midwest
A sprawling storm system fueled by deep tropical moisture is bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and flash-flood concerns from Texas through portions of the central United States Thursday, with the system’s broader moisture plume extending toward the northern Plains and Canada.

TXAN Digital Staff
Oct 12 min read


AI Boom Puts New Focus On Mining And America’s Critical Mineral Supply
Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of software, chips, data centers and computing power. But one mining executive at the Reuters Momentum AI event in Austin says there is another part of the AI economy that deserves considerably more attention: the mines supplying the metals needed to build it.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 286 min read


Esri Executive Explains How AI And Digital Twins Could Reshape Texas Infrastructure
As Texas continues to add residents, businesses and massive technology infrastructure, artificial intelligence and geospatial technology could give government officials new tools to make decisions about where and how that growth occurs.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 252 min read


Boom Ball Announces Round Rock Stop On 2027 Nationwide Tour
Boom Ball is bringing its high-energy, co-ed baseball experience to Dell Diamond on April 17, 2027, as part of its expanding nationwide tour.

TXAN Digital Staff
Sep 241 min read


Round Rock Express Fall To Tacoma 3-2 In Season Finale
The Round Rock Express closed out the 2026 season Sunday afternoon with a 3-2 loss to the Tacoma Rainiers at Dell Diamond.

TXAN Digital Staff
Sep 201 min read


Baylor Bears Defeat Louisiana Tech 36-19 At McLane Stadium
The Baylor Bears closed out their nonconference schedule with a 36-19 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday at McLane Stadium.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 201 min read


Rangers Top Prospect Sebastian Walcott Promoted To Round Rock
One of the Texas Rangers’ top prospects is moving up to Triple-A.

TXAN Digital Staff
Sep 201 min read


Can The No. 1 Texas Longhorns Live Up To The New Hype?
The hype surrounding Texas football just reached another level. After entering the season ranked No. 4, the Longhorns stunned top-ranked Ohio State 24-23 Saturday night at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, overcoming a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

TXAN Digital Staff
Sep 141 min read


Houston Cougars Set For Fall Showdown With Texas In Round Rock
The Houston Cougars will get an early look at the 2027 season when they take on the Texas Longhorns in a nine-inning exhibition game Saturday, October 3, at Dell Diamond.

TXAN Digital Staff
Sep 101 min read


No. 8 SMU Stuns No. 9 Texas In Five-Set Thriller At Moody Coliseum
No. 8 SMU delivered a statement win on its home court Wednesday night, knocking off No. 9 Texas in a thrilling five-set battle at Moody Coliseum.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Sep 91 min read


Austin Leads Nation in 10-Year Employment Growth, Four Texas Metros Rank in National Top 12
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks No. 1 nationally for employment growth among 56 major U.S. metropolitan areas, according to a new analysis from Kendra’s Boutique Inc.

TXAN Digital Staff
Sep 71 min read


The Other Lone Star State? North Carolina—Texas says No
Go to any grocery store in Texas, and you’ll see it. It’s on our beer, our belt buckles, our toll roads, and the back windows of about three out of every five pickup trucks. We are the Lone Star State.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 314 min read


3 Texas Schools Posted the Highest TEA Scores: 100, 99 and 98
Three Texas public schools stand at the top of Texas Education Agency’s accountability data, posting scores of 100, 99 and 98.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 171 min read


LIST: 20 Texas Schools Receive F Ratings in Latest TEA Accountability Results
Twenty Texas school systems and campuses included in the latest Texas Education Agency accountability data received an F rating, with reported scores ranging from 41 to 59.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Aug 141 min read


108,000+ Texas Households Estimated to Be Without Air Conditioning as Extreme Heat Continues
As dangerous heat continues to impact Texas with temperatures expected to climb above 100 degrees in many areas, new data shows more than 108,000 households across the state may be without air conditioning.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 272 min read


Texas Records Most Animal-Related Deaths in U.S., Study Finds
Texas recorded more animal-related deaths than any other state between 1999 and 2024, according to a new analysis of federal mortality data by outdoor recreation website Outforia.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 81 min read


Texas Reports One of the Largest Increases in Kidnapping and Abduction Incidents, Analysis Finds
A new analysis of FBI Crime Data Explorer figures shows Texas recorded 4,390 kidnapping and abduction incidents between May 2025 and April 2026, marking a 6.3% year-over-year increase and ranking the state among the highest nationally in both total volume and growth.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jul 11 min read


Several Texas Cities Among Nation’s Least Affordable Places to Maintain a Fitness Lifestyle
A new study from Bespoke Fit is raising concerns about the cost of healthy living across Texas, with seven major Texas cities appearing in a nationwide ranking measuring how much of a resident’s income is required to maintain a basic fitness routine.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 242 min read


Study Ranks Texas as Least Sexually Adventurous State in America
Texas ranked last among all 50 states in a new nationwide study measuring sexual habits, online curiosity, and adult retail availability, according to research released by Say It With A Condom.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 241 min read


Austin Police Seek More Safe Place Locations Across City
The Austin Police Department is encouraging businesses, nonprofits, apartment offices and community organizations to become Safe Place certified locations as part of an initiative aimed at supporting victims of hate crimes and bias incidents.

Donovan Bridgeforth
Jun 161 min read
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