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- The TEA released the spring 2026 STAAR test results Tuesday for third through eighth graders. The numbers revealed a shift in Texas classrooms, including a surge in advanced math and a jump in middle school reading.
- Father's Day is a special time to show appreciation and love for all the fathers in our lives. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Father's Day deals and discounts.
- One storyline has dominated the buildup to the U.S. men's national team's second World Cup match against Australia on Friday. Specifically, one word.
- The action continues in the Lone Star State as the next slate of matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are scheduled to be played in Texas today, Wednesday, June 17.
- Tropical Storm Arthur has formed along the Texas coastline.
- Lawyers for Luigi Mangione plan to mount a psychiatric defense in his New York State murder trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- President Donald Trump is speaking at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday as leaders wrap up talks with discussions on the future of artificial intelligence and U.S. dominance in the industry.
- South Texas motorists use sledgehammers, shovels to rescue survivors of fiery plane crash
- It's day seven of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico! Portugal takes on Congo DR, England goes up against Croatia, Ghana takes on Panama, and Uzbekistan takes on Colombia.
- Many questions remain unanswered about the peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran that is expected to be signed on Friday in Switzerland, and some disputes about what is in the pact have emerged.
- Builders reveal a critical labor shortage in their field is fueling the housing affordability crisis in America.
- The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide in Southeast Austin.

