Texas State Technical College looks to voters to fund upgrades for old buildings and too

The students training to go into construction can feel the classroom floor dip under their steel-toed shoes. The carpet sits on an incline — it has been stretched thin over a metal drain pipe, a relic from when the facility had a different life....

DeMeco Ryans not making OC change despite Texans' offensive struggles

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans has no plans to change offensive coordinators, even as the offense under Nick Caley continues to flounder. "We're pressing forward with everybody that we have," Ryans said Tuesday, via DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN. "We're...

Could you survive a horror film? Find out with our ultimate slasher movie quiz

Lauren Edwards and Francesca Tuckey 12:55, 22 Oct 2025 Brits are drawn to the suspense and tension of horror films(Image: Dumfries And Galloway Standard) Think you would survive a horror slasher film? Take this quiz to find out. Answer a series of...

Morning Sports: October 22, 2025

Sheridan County HS Cross Country/State Meet Preview: This coming Saturday is the Wyoming High School State Cross Country Meet in Cheyenne. Of the 6 races that will take place behind the Little America Hotel, 2 of the favorites are from Sheridan...

F1 Fantasy: Surprise joint winners in Texas as McLaren bottle it 

Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were surprise joint winners in this week’s F1 Fantasy league as McLaren lost out big time at the United States Grand Prix. Heading to the Circuit of the Americas, all the talk was about whether “the gloves were...

Sick New World unveil huge Las Vegas and Texas line-ups

Two different line-ups have been unveiled for next year’s returning metal super-event Sick New World. The first instalment – at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25, 2026 – will be headlined by System Of A Down and Korn, with the likes of...

Melodies on the stairs: How Spirit of Houston’s flute section leader lives, breathes music

Spirit of Houston Flute section leader Trenton Hill plays with the band during the Homecoming game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 18, Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar Midday melodies are something of a trademark for music education...

How two Texas redistricting cases, 37 years apart, set the stage for the latest congressional redraw

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune October 22, 2025 As Texas lawmakers redrew the state’s congressional map this summer, Marc Campos’ mind was on his father. In 1987, Tony Campos sued the city of Baytown in a landmark case that opened the...

Feds slash the budget for program that helped 65,000 Texans enroll for health insurance

By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune October 22, 2025 About this time of year, Foundation Communities would be getting its latest group of specially-trained staff members ready to help more than 6,800 Central Texans sign up for Affordable Care Act...

The Outsize Influence of Wales on Fantasy, Music, and Movies

Wales is a country with a population of 3.1 million. It’s about 8,000 square miles, which means it could fit inside Texas roughly 26 times. People like to debate whether Wales even counts as a country. Article continues after advertisement Yet,...

Michael Jordan Makes TV Comeback As NBC Sports NBA Contributor After 20 Years

Michael Jordan returned to television with NBC Sports after two decades to reflect on his basketball journey and inspire the next generation. Michael Jordan returned to the spotlight Tuesday night (October 21) as he made his on-air debut as a...

Taylor Davis redefines role as Miss Texas USA

When Taylor Davis was crowned Miss Texas USA 2025, the moment felt surreal. “I remember being on that stage, grabbing my face and thinking, ‘I can’t believe it,’” Davis recalled. “Then I saw my friends and family jumping up and down in the...

US Shocker: 11-Year-Old Autistic Boy Found Covered in Faeces After Mother Keeps Him Locked in Caravan in Texas; Woman Arrested

Baytown, October 22: In a shocking incident, an 11-year-old autistic boy was found covered in faeces and severely underweight inside a caravan in Baytown, Texas, after being allegedly locked in his room by his mother. The child, who is non-verbal...

Chain Reactions review – famous fans of Texas Chain Saw Massacre go deep into the legendary slasher

If you’re programming your own little horror film festival in the run-up to Halloween, and Tobe Hooper’s stone-cold classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre from 1974 is part of the lineup, then this would make a handy follow-up for a night’s viewing....

Christian musician, who sang the national anthem for Trump at 2022 rally, is facing felony child pornography charges

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A Christian music star born without...

Time Out is an official media partner for SXSW London 2026

The inaugural SXSW London was a roaring success. Back in June the Austin, Texas festival took over Shoreditch for a week of star-studded events, with over 20,000 turning out to see huge names like Idris Elba, Katherine Ryan, Tems and Erykah Badu...

Gymshark unveils Dick’s Sporting Goods as first US wholesale partner

Gymshark clothing and accessories will launch in 11 Dick’s Sporting Goods stores across Florida, Texas, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Tennessee, Minnesota, Massachusetts on Friday (24 October). An additional 12th Dick’s Sporting Goods...

Kevin Durant's true colors clear to see as savage gesture to Thunder fans caught on TV

Kevin Durant made his Houston Rockets debut against the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 23 points(Image: NBAE via Getty Images) Kevin Durant was spotted pregame booing fans of his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on the opening night of the...

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 5:27 a.m. EDT

Thunder celebrate ring ceremony, banner unveiling and double-OT win over Durant's Rockets OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder fans had a lot to celebrate on Tuesday. The team unveiled a championship banner and won against ex-star Kevin Durant and the...

What it takes to wear the hat of Texas

Officer Vilai Thonginh wearing his signature black cowboy hat on campus. Officer Vilai Thonginh, or Officer V, doesn’t utter a word. As his boots thump the ground, his belt shines in the sun, and his iconic cowboy hat stands tall, he is the great...