Donald Gibb, best known for playing Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds, has died at 71. Reports say he passed away in Texas after health complications. His son confirmed Gibb was at home with family when he died. Beyond Ogre, Gibb also appeared in films including Stripes and Conan the Barbarian.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming platform of spying on children and consumers. The state alleges Netflix collected user data without consent and misrepresented its data collection practices for years. Netflix is also accused of designing its service to be addictive, raising fresh regulatory scrutiny over platform behavior and privacy.
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A rare hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship has reignited health concerns nationwide. Officials say two passengers connected to the incident are from Texas, intensifying worries about how quickly symptoms may appear and whether human-to-human spread could be possible. Public attention is growing as experts urge vigilance while investigations continue.
Aurora has secured a deal with McLane to operate driverless truck routes in Texas, marking another step for autonomous freight. The company says it will broaden the service to new routes linking McLane distribution centers across the U.S. Sun Belt by the end of 2026, aiming to scale autonomous logistics beyond pilots and limited corridors.
SpaceX has filed plans to invest $55 billion in a new semiconductor manufacturing complex in Texas called Terafab, designed to boost domestic chip production. The project is multi phase and could grow to as much as $119 billion. Local officials in Grimes County are set to review a property tax abatement agreement tied to the facility.
A shooting in a Texas shopping center left two people dead and three injured. Police say the 69-year-old suspect, Seung Han Ho, opened fire and that he was familiar with the victims. Investigators are still piecing together the motive, while authorities work to understand how a personal connection may have shaped the tragedy.
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A former FedEx driver, Tanner Horner, has been sentenced to death for killing 7-year-old Athena Strand in Texas. Courtroom footage showing his emotionless reaction to the verdict has gone viral. Jurors said the evidence, including audio from Horner’s delivery vehicle, showed he posed an ongoing danger. Athena was found two days after she went missing.
A 69-year-old man opened fire in Texas during a business meeting at a shopping center, killing two people and injuring three others. Police later discovered a second victim at a nearby apartment. The suspect reportedly confessed, blaming financial disagreements, and was arrested after a brief chase as authorities investigate the full sequence of events.
A shooting at K Towne Plaza in Carrollton, north of Dallas, killed two people and injured three on Tuesday. Police said the attack was not random but tied to a targeted business dispute. The suspect was arrested after a foot chase, with FBI assistance, as investigators worked to piece together motives and details of the incident.
A plane crash in Wimberley, a small Texas Hill Country town near Austin, has killed five people, according to reports. Wimberley, home to about 3,000 residents, is known for tourism and hiking along the Blanco River. Authorities are expected to investigate what caused the accident and release further details as recovery efforts continue.
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A small plane crashed Thursday night in Wimberley in Texas Hill Country, about 40 miles southwest of Austin, according to Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra. In a Facebook post, the county official said all five people aboard died in the crash. Authorities have not released further details about the cause or aircraft information.
A flash flood warning has been issued as severe storms are expected to bring heavy rainfall across Texas, Louisiana, and parts of the U.S. The heaviest impacts are forecast for the Southeast on Saturday, with cooling conditions moving west to east in the storm’s aftermath over the weekend. Residents are urged to prepare for sudden, dangerous flooding.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says nearly 30 North Texas businesses may be misusing the H-1B visa program by operating “ghost offices.” He alleges some companies fake a real operational presence to qualify for sponsorship of foreign workers, and is demanding extensive records to prove compliance. The crackdown is framed as a bid to stop fraud and prevent abuse of the visa system.
Snakes don’t keep a fixed timetable—temperature does. In Texas-like heat, they’re more active in the evening, while cooler conditions push daytime movement. Researchers say their behavior follows environmental cues rather than an internal clock, which is why sightings can feel random. Knowing this shift can better explain when encounters are most likely.
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A large-scale shooting in East Austin, Texas, late Sunday evening reportedly left multiple casualties near the 2000 block of East 12th Street by Sam’s BBQ. Police say the suspect is still at large and have launched a massive search across the area. Witness reports describe panic and frantic scenes as gunfire erupted near a residential gathering.
Texas authorities have arrested former substitute teacher Angela Palmares after Llano ISD reported concerns about an alleged improper relationship with a student. The Llano County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation, and Palmares was later apprehended in Bell County. Police say the felony charge is tied to information that surfaced on April 21, 2026.
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