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Grandson accused of stabbing Texas politician, killing her husband

2 days ago | chron.com | Allyson Ackerman

The Lewisville Police Department is investigating a double stabbing that injured Denton County Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell and killed her husband, Fred, early Monday morning. Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell/Denton County, TexasA Texas city commissioner was stabbed and her husband was killed at their home early Monday—and their grandson was charged in the slaying. In North Texas, Denton County Commissioner Bobbie J.
2025 U.S. News rankings: Top graduate schools in Texas revealed

3 days ago | chron.com | Allyson Ackerman

Baylor College of Medicine topped the rankings of Best Medical Schools for research in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 list. JHVEPhoto/Getty ImagesThe latest U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings are out, and Texas continues to cement its status as a powerhouse in higher education. This year's rankings evaluate schools across six key disciplines: education, law, engineering, business, medicine and nursing.
AP PHOTOS: Colorful hats and costumes light up annual NYC Easter Parade

3 days ago | chron.com | Andres Kudacki

Revelers wearing decorated hats and costumes participate in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in New York. Andres Kudacki/APRevelers wearing decorated hats and costumes participate in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in New York.
Jesus detained at the Texas-Mexico border for illegal entry

4 days ago | chron.com | Ariana Garcia

Border Patrol agents in Texas recently encountered a migrant named Jesus attempting to illegally enter the U.S. SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty ImagesTexas Gov. Greg Abbott once claimed the bible calls for "strong borders." Apparently, not even Jesus is exempt from the Lone Star State's strict immigration laws. U.S. Border Patrol agents stopped a man who identified himself as Cristo Jesus de Nasareth, who recently tried to sneak into Texas. And no, he wasn't walking on water.
Students unearth Texas national park's latest prehistoric treasure

4 days ago | chron.com | Ariana Garcia

Sul Ross State University geology students unearthed a fossil belonging to an Alamosaurus from Big Bend National Park in March. Sul Ross State UniversityBuried beneath the sun-baked rock of Big Bend National Park, a colossal secret lay hidden for millions of years—until a group of geology students recently unearthed the rare bones of the park's latest prehistoric prize.
Houston area school district bans Virginia state flag over breast

5 days ago | chron.com | Timothy Malcolm

The state flag of Virginia has been banned by a Texas school district because it depicts frontal nudity, according to a district standard. Manuel Augusto Moreno/Getty ImagesBook bans are so passé in Texas. Ladies and gentlemen, we give to you a boob ban, and if you don't know this story, there's no way you could guess how this one came about.
$10,000 worth in gold, coins to be stashed around Houston in hunt

5 days ago | chron.com | Timothy Malcolm

Houston area residents can go on a treasure hunt for gold and rare coins starting Sunday. More than $10,000 will be up for grabs across the region. Anthony BradshawRegardless of if the pound is sinking or the peso is falling, the price of gold has been rising over the last several months. So, if there's an opportunity to swan dive Scrooge McDuck-style into a big ol' pile of gold, this may be the time.
Buc-ee's eyes another Gulf Coast location, upsetting residents

5 days ago | chron.com | Timothy Malcolm

The iconic Buc-ee's road stop, originally a Texas tradition; this one located in Waller, Texas just north of Houston. The travel center is eyeing Southwest Florida is a potential spot for expansion. Art Wager/Getty ImagesWhile some small towns are pushing back against Texas' most famous travel center, Buc-ee's doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon in its plans for Southern conquest.
New military zones on border could take over Texas national parks

5 days ago | chron.com | Ariana Garcia

A recent presidential directive authorizes the Department of Defense to declare certain federal lands as "National Defense Areas," which may include parts of Big Bend National Park and other Texas wildlife refuges. USBP Big Bend SectorThe Trump administration's escalating militarization of the Texas-Mexico border may have significant implications for some of the state's most cherished public lands, including Big Bend National Park and the South Texas National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
Massive data center could change small West Texas town forever

5 days ago | chron.com | Allyson Ackerman

A sprawling AI data center proposal has sparked concern for residents of the small West Texas town of Marfa. PAUL RATJE/AFP via Getty ImagesA massive artificial intelligence data center could be coming to the grasslands southeast of Marfa, Texas, according to a new report.