SCOTUS will allow Texas to use redrawn congressional map for 2026 election
The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Texas men planned to murder all men, enslave women and children on foreign island: Indictment
Two Texas men have been indicted for plotting to invade a Haitian island, kill its men, and enslave women and children. Here's what we know.
Texas could be home to new FEMA headquarters, source says
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced Thursday morning.
Tom Brady used Texas-based company to help clone his dog
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady revealed his dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his former pet thanks to a Texas-based biotech company.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills
Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle
2 dead after small plane crashes near Fort Worth's Hicks Airfield
A twin-engine plane that departed Alliance Airport crashed near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth, killing two people, igniting a fire that damaged at least ten semi-trucks.
Robert Griffin III 'thankful to God' after family gets into 'worst car accident of our lives'
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III said he and his family were involved in a "scary crash" in Texas on Friday.
Austin yogurt shop murders linked to known serial killer, rapist through DNA
After more than three decades, Austin police investigators on Monday identified a dead serial killer as the man they believe is responsible for the unsolved 1991 quadruple murder at an Austin yogurt shop.
Texas brothers federally charged in $8M cryptocurrency kidnapping in MN
Two Texas brothers are now facing federal charges for allegedly holding a Minnesota family hostage at gunpoint for hours and taking more than $8 million in cryptocurrency.
Texas brothers charged in cryptocurrency kidnapping, robbery in MN
A Washington County family was reportedly kidnapped and held hostage at gunpoint for hours by two Texas brothers who ultimately took more than $72,000 in cryptocurrency. The incident led to a shelter in place order that led to the Mahtomedi homecoming game being canceled.
Deadly Dallas ICE facility shooting: Sniper had anti-ICE sayings on shells
According to the FBI, preliminary evidence suggests that the shell casings recovered near the body of the sniper responsible for the deadly shooting in Dallas on Wednesday morning had anti-ICE messages on them. Details are limited at this time, but reports are saying that three ICE detainees were shot. No law enforcement members were injured.
Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?
Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.
Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus
An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.
Dallas beheading: Victim identified, suspect charged with capital murder
The preliminary investigation determined that the suspect cut the victim with an edged weapon several times. Reports from the scene suggest the victim was beheaded.
Texas convenience store sells winning Powerball ticket, winning half of $1.8B jackpot
A single winning Powerball ticket for the $1.8 billion jackpot was sold in Fredericksburg, Texas, and will split the prize with another winner from Missouri.