A Texas Apache helicopter crash has killed two US Army soldiers after an AH-64E based at Fort Hood went down near Salado on Wednesday. Military personnel and emergency responders remain at the scene as investigators work to determine what caused the aircraft to crash during Fort Hood operations. Salado crash kills two Fort Hood soldiers Fo

Collin County voters will decide in November whether to authorize an $817.5 million bond package for roads, the county jail, courthouse and other projects, as rapid population growth across Plano, Frisco, McKinney and nearby suburbs increases infrastructure demand. $817.5 million bond package goes to voters Collin County voters will decide in November whether to authorize an $817.5 million bond

A Chico Elementary evacuation was ordered after a grassfire reached the school campus in Wise County, Texas. Chico ISD moved students safely to Chico High School while fire crews extinguished flames and emergency officials assessed conditions. Wise County grassfire reaches Chico Elementary Chico Elementary School in Wise County, Texas, was evacuated Wednesday after a grassfire spread onto the s

Tarrant County polling-site cuts triggered protests at a Fort Worth commissioners meeting, where Judge Tim O’Hare ordered spectators removed. The proposal would reduce Election Day locations from 316 to 176 and early-voting sites from 50 to 42 for November 2026. Judge orders spectators from meeting Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare ordered spectators removed from a commissioners court meeting

Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji led 11,000 participants from 18 countries in a Texas Bhagavad Gita chant for global peace. The gathering marked its 11th uninterrupted year and emphasized memorization, daily recitation, India-U.S. goodwill and prayers for fallen soldiers.   11,000 participants from 18 countries join parayana Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji led 11,000 participants from 18

Texas flood damage has left three people dead and prompted more than 500 rescues across central and South Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott visited Cotulla as the Nueces River receded, while officials warned of downstream flooding and expanded disaster aid efforts. Abbott surveys Cotulla flood damage Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visited Cotulla in La Salle County to inspect flood damage, meet residents and out

Domestic violence laws in Texas treat family violence allegations seriously. Police investigate reported incidents, courts may issue protective orders, and criminal cases follow state law. Understanding the legal process helps NRIs and new residents avoid misunderstandings. How Texas Defines Family Violence Texas law generally refers to domestic violence as family violence, which i

A Fort Worth water main break damaged Camp Bowie Boulevard near Horne Street, forcing water shutoffs and traffic restrictions. Crews repaired the 6-inch cast-iron pipe, but permanent road work depended on utility coordination and weather conditions.

Operation Slowdown Targets Speeding Across Texas Operation Slowdown is a statewide traffic enforcement campaign led by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and local law enforcement to reduce speeding-related crashes, serious injuries, and fatalities. During the campaign, officers increase patrols and use radar and other speed-detection tools to identify drivers exceeding posted speed limits.

A three-alarm Dallas condo fire damaged at least 24 units at Cambridge Park Condominiums early Friday, July 10, 2026. Officials reported no injuries, while 45 residents were displaced and about 80 people received emergency assistance.

The Laredo private jet crash on Loop 20 killed one person after a Cessna Citation Latitude carrying six people came down near Laredo International Airport and erupted in flames shortly after 10 p.m. local time. Officials had not determined whether the person who died was aboard the aircraft or on the ground. No injuries on the ground were immediately reported. Laredo private jet crash prompts roadside rescue Drivers found the a

The Dallas Stars Plano arena proposal moved forward after the Plano City Council voted 8-0 at a Monday meeting to advance several measures tied to a proposed sports and entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend. The vote does not finalize the move, but it marks the most significant step so far toward making Plano the future home of the Dallas Stars in 2031. Dallas Stars Plano Arena Plan Moves Into Next Phase Council members approved a

A video from Frisco, Texas, has sparked outrage after a man was seen tearing an Indian flag outside Frisco City Hall during an anti-immigration protest on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. NRIPage also published a video commentary on the issue, highlighting why disrespect toward a flag cannot erase the contributions of Indian-origin people in America. Watch our reel here: Indi

Bridgeport Correctional Center carbon monoxide concerns led to an evacuation in Wise County, Texas, on Wednesday morning, June 3, 2026. Officials said no injuries were reported after high carbon monoxide levels were detected at the men’s prison. Bridgeport Correctional Center Carbon Monoxide Detection Prompts Response The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said the Bridgeport Correctional Center was evacuated after carbon monoxide was detected inside

A video showing an Indian flag being torn outside Frisco City Hall in Texas on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, has raised concern among Indian American residents in North Texas. A video of the incident circulated on Facebook and other social media platforms. Readers can view the Facebook video here.  

A Denton man drowned near Toledo Bend Dam spillway in Louisiana after going under while swimming with friends, according to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office. The drowning was reported on Friday afternoon, May 29, 2026. Officials described the victim as a 22-year-old man from Denton, Texas, but did not release his name in the statement. Texas Man Drowns While Swimming Near Toledo Bend Dam Sheriff Aaron Mitchell said initial

A Dallas apartment gas explosion killed three people and injured five others after firefighters responded to a reported gas leak in Oak Cliff. Dallas Fire-Rescue Chief Justin Ball said all known residents of the destroyed apartment building had been accounted for after crews searched the site into Friday, May 29, 2026. What happened in the Dallas apartment gas explosion? The explosion happened on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at an apartment complex

Paxton Wins Texas Republican Runoff US President Donald Trump strengthened his influence inside the Republican Party after his endorsed candidate, Ken Paxton, defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff on May 26. The result marked a major political setback for Cornyn, a four-term senator who had served since 2002 and was backed by many traditional Republican figures.

A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized after a shark bite near Galveston, Texas, turned a boating trip into a medical emergency on Monday, May 25, 2026. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office contacted the U.S. Coast Guard at about 3:15 p.m. local time after reports that the teenager had suffered a shark bite while on a boat near Galveston. Coast Guard Responds After Shark Bite Near Galveston Authorities said the teen was on a boat with his father

CapMetro Bikeshare suspended in Austin after a fire damaged bike batteries and charging equipment at the agency’s East Ben White facility. The service remains unavailable, and CapMetro has not announced a timeline for when Austin Bikeshare will return. CapMetro said the fire happened on May 23 at its Bikeshare facility in the 5300 block of East Ben White Boulevard in Austin, Texas. The source information did not provide the year,