Oklahoma trucker charged after 42 migrants found locked in hot tractor-trailer at Texas checkpoint

An out-of-state truck driver faces federal charges following a failed human smuggling attempt involving 42 migrants who were found trapped inside a hot, locked tractor-trailer at a South Texas Border Patrol checkpoint, federal prosecutors announced Monday.

Kerr County installs first flash flood warning sirens under Senate Bill 3

Officials announced Wednesday that Kerr County has become the first municipality to fully install and test its outdoor warning siren technology under Senate Bill 3.

Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report

A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough researchers believe could eventually help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa.

Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of CTX

On storm watch starting tonight. The severe weather risk is at Level 2 out of 5 with the main threats being hail, strong winds, lightning and isolated tornadoes.

Texas adds deaf, hard of hearing designation to driver’s licenses

The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.

Texas' Top 10 Fugitives List: 3 sex offenders arrested by federal and state task forces

The Texas Department of Public Safety, alongside specialized fugitive task forces, arrested three of the state's "Top 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders" during separate operations across Texas this month.

Texas braces for severe storms, wildfires as Gov. Abbott elevates emergency response

Governor Greg Abbott has raised Texas' emergency readiness level and deployed statewide resources to combat a dual threat of severe, flood-producing storms and critical wildfires through the weekend.

WilCo land purchase for new justice center met with jail relocation opposition

Williamson County Commissioners moved forward with the purchase of more than 200 acres for a new justice complex. Now, residents are pushing back due to the site being near two schools.

Some WilCo residents not happy with redevelopment plan
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Williamson County Commissioners moved forward with the purchase of more than 200 acres for a new justice complex. Now, residents are pushing back due to the site being near two schools.

Ken Paxton, John Cornyn clash in first public comments since Trump’s Texas Senate endorsement

President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff has intensified the race, sparking a sharp debate with incumbent Senator John Cornyn over party loyalty and electability.

NAACP calls for boycott of Texas, Texas A&M athletics over voting rights concerns

The NAACP is calling for Black athletes and fans to boycott athletic programs at public universities in states they say are restricting Black voting rights, including the University of Texas and Texas A&M.

'A true MAGA warrior:' Trump backs Paxton in Senate GOP runoff

President Donald Trump said he would endorse a candidate in the contentious Republican Senate runoff in Texas as early as Tuesday afternoon.