Alleged drunk driver arrested after crashing and killing another driver in Grand Prairie, police say

According to police, the driver who was killed was traveling with hazard lights on and at slower speeds. GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — The Grand Prairie Police Department said it arrested 20-year-old Hector Garcia for drunkenly crashing into another car and killing the driver Saturday morning.  According to police, around 1:40 a.m., a car was traveling … Read more

How the College Football Playoff will work with 12 teams, plus when the first rankings come out

Texas is the top-ranked team in the nation according to the AP poll. The Aggies have just a single loss. Both could be in this year’s playoff. HOUSTON — Texas and Texas A&M are both among the top-ranked college football programs in the country, according to The Associated Press poll. Going into Saturday’s action, Texas … Read more

Two Texas cities represent the divide between those who vote and those who could, but often don’t

Two neighboring Texas cities illustrate the divide in American politics between the diverse, potential electorate in the country and the actual electorate. LEWISVILLE, Texas — Deep in the heart of Texas’ sprawl, the city of Lewisville embodies the Lone Star State. Bisected by Interstate 35 and ribboned with six- and eight-lane thoroughfares lined with chain … Read more

Disgruntled Longhorn fans throw beer cans, water bottles and more on the field, causing delay in game against Georgia

The protest caused a delay for a few minutes. AUSTIN, Texas — A questionable pass interference penalty during the third quarter of the Longhorns’ game against Georgia caused quite an uproar at Darrell K. Royal Stadium in Austin.  With under three minutes to go in the quarter, Georgia QB Carson Beck threw a comeback route … Read more

‘It’s significant’ | Austin restaurants participate in ‘Dine with Florida’ fundraiser

A portion of the proceeds made Saturday will be donated to nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen to help people affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. AUSTIN, Texas — As people in Florida work to rebuild from the catastrophic Hurricanes Helene and Milton, some businesses in Austin are doing their part to help. On Saturday, more … Read more