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PECOS, TX — One person is dead and four others are injured following a train derailment that struck the Chamber of Commerce building in Pecos, City Manager Charles Lino announced during a Wednesday night press conference.

NASHVILLE, TN — Country music star Morgan Wallen appeared in a Nashville courtroom Thursday to finalize a plea agreement related to an April 2024 incident where he threw a chair from the rooftop of a popular Broadway bar. The chair narrowly missed two Metro Nashville police officers standing on the sidewalk below, leading to his arrest.

WASHINGTON, DC — "This is utter incompetence. We have no idea where these drones are coming from and have no plan to stop them. This is incomprehensible and should never happen in the United States, but because of the Biden Administration's weakness, we have dealt with these threats multiple times," Rep. August Pfluger (R, TX-11) said on X this morning.

WASHINGTON, DC — Retired U.S. Army Major General Randy Manner sparked controversy after remarks on Oct. 14, 2024, where he labeled the rise of Trump as indicative of fascism. Speaking on a podcast and later reiterating his claims on CNN, Manner drew sharp criticism, culminating in a tense Senate hearing this week.

LUBBOCK, TX — Senator Charles Perry and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick have unveiled plans for a sweeping THC ban in Texas, introducing legislation that would outlaw all consumable hemp products containing THC. Senator Perry is set to champion the bill, which will be known as Senate Bill 3 (SB 3), signaling its significance in the legislative agenda.

LUBBOCK, TX – A true marvel of modern architecture, the renowned Bruno Steel House located at Ransom Canyon, affectionately known as "The Bruno," is set to go up for auction on November 12 at 5:30 p.m., marking a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of architectural and artistic history. With a starting bid of $250,000, this auction promises to attract a wide range of bidders, from architecture enthusiasts to investors eager to own a living sculpture in the Texas plains.

LUBBOCK, TX — Here are Texas High School football scores from around the state for week 11. Click here.

LUBBOCK, TX — Lubbock County took action against the proliferation of game rooms Monday in a heated debate between County Judge Curtis Parrish and Precinct 2 Commissioner Jason Corley. Ultimately, Parrish opposed the ordinance, arguing it legitimized game rooms, but the commissioners passed it 3-2, allowing the sheriff to regulate and enforce it.

LUBBOCK, TX — Oct. 10 marks 26 days until the Nov. 5 general election, when voters in the U.S. will choose the next president. For months, the mainstream media has declared the race too close to call.

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the arrest of a member of the notorious Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang, marking a breakthrough in the fight against international organized crime pouring across the U.S. southern border. The suspect, Jorgenys Robertson Cova, a 32-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela, was captured in Houston on Monday, Oct. 7. This operation involved the collaboration of DPS Special Agents, the Houston Police Department, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).