Statewide News

'Traumatic day': Residents return to tornado-devastated neighborhood

Scores of people stood outside a north Texas church Saturday morning, waiting to be escorted to their neighborhood for the first time since tornadoes devastated it three days earlier.

No Strings Attached

Hand fishing has only been legal for a short time in Texas. But the popularity of this once illegal activity is really taking off.

GRAPHIC: After the storm: 'I thought that lady was gonna die in my truck'

Tina and Billy Clark saw the funnel cloud approaching and did what many of their neighbors did.

Storm damage from parts of East Texas and Northern Louisiana

The National Weather Service released a complete list of damage from the May 16th severe thunderstorms that rocked parts of North and East Texas and parts of Northwest Louisiana.

Nolan Ryan's son takes over Astros

The Houston Chronicle covers the Astros. Reid Ryan is the new team president.

TX files suit against BP for damages from 2010 deepwater horizon oil spill

The State of Texas today filed a lawsuit against BP America and other defendants for their role in the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon offshore oil spill.

J.J. Watt makes house call to young cancer patient

J.J. Watt appears to be as good at putting smiles on faces as he is at sacking quarterbacks.

Western Conference Finals Preview: Spurs and Grizzlies

They split the season series 2-2, with both teams taking overtime victories, the Spurs blowing Memphis out and the Grizzlies edging San Antonio in a game lacking Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili.

Brook Hill wins third straight state championship

It's a three-peat for the team from Bullard. Brook Hill won its third straight state championship Wednesday in Waco. The Guard beat Bryan Brazos Christian, 7-to-5.

7 still missing from deadly Texas tornadoes

A North Texas community forged ahead in a massive cleanup, and the search for the missing continued Friday from 16 tornadoes that ripped through the area.

East Texas disaster teams respond to tornado damage

An East Texas volunteer with the American Red Cross was in the Dallas/Fort Worth area discussing hurricane season when Wednesday night’s tornadoes changed her focus.

Great Things to do with Dad on Father’s Day

(StatePoint) Not sure what to give your dad for Father’s Day? Classic choices like a tie or cufflinks are nice, but don’t forget to give him the most meaningful gift of all -- quality time.

Restaurants Find Success with Daily Deals

(StatePoint) With so many options competing for the attention of diners, local restaurants are increasingly having success offering daily deals.

DE Anthony Hargrove of Saints bounty gate infamy signs one-year deal with Cowboys for $840,000

The Cowboys have signed someone from Bountygate. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram has more.

Columnist: Reid Ryan perfect fit for Astros

The Houston Chronicle covers the Astros. A columnist likes the new leader of the franchise.