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By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune July 5, 2026 Former Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, who represented west Houston for three decades in Congress, died on Saturday in Virginia. He was 98. His death was announced Sunday by the Archer Center, which he co-established after he retired from Congress. Best known for his time in…

By Samanta Habashy, The Texas Tribune July 6, 2026 WASHINGTON — On the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion, Samantha Casiano carried a picture of her daughter, Halo, with her to meetings on Capitol Hill. The photo showed Halo without a fully formed skull and brain,…

By Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune July 6, 2026 The expenses to operate three restaurants in Waco are rising across the board, but there’s one growing cost in particular that feels nearly impossible to manage — providing employee health insurance, co-owner Kyle Citrano said.  “Every year, it can change on you in a heartbeat,” said…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune July 6, 2026 WASHINGTON — Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido is bringing new life to his party’s hopes of flipping a key South Texas district, starting as a household name from his decades as a Tejano musician and projecting a moderate image he says is grounded in the region’s…

July 6, 2026 FREDERICKSBURG – One of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newest expansions, the Backcountry Area, is slated to open for expanded public day use on July 7. This is the first phase of opening for self-guided day use.The timeline for developing all Centennial Parks includes facilitated public day use such as guided hikes…

Celebrate America 250 in Texas! Especially Texan is a weekly dive into historical topics that make up the tapestry of Texas history. Especially Texan: Dr Pepper Company On this day in 1923, the Dr Pepper Company was incorporated in Dallas. Dr Pepper was first made in Waco in 1885. Read about the history of the…

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to attract millions of fans across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, getting to and from stadiums will be a key consideration for supporters traveling to matches. While ticket prices and accommodation costs often dominate the conversation, the ease of accessing a venue can have a significant impact…

Official Media Statement: Vessel Incident, Lake Conroe, Montgomery County, July 4 July 5, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL   Around 9:30 p.m. July 4, Texas Game Wardens in Montgomery County responded to a single-vessel incident on Lake Conroe. A vessel struck a bulkhead near…

July 4, 2026   July 4, 5 p.m.: The 27-year-old man was recovered from Lake Hawkins by a local dive team. July 4, 1:30 p.m.: Texas Game Wardens in Wood County are responding to a possible water related fatality at Lake Hawkins. Witnesses report seeing the 27-year-old man go underwater in the swim area and…