Demand surges for Texas Education Freedom Accounts with 123,000+ student applications filed

Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.

Texas flooding: Lt. Governor urges DSHS not to grant license to Camp Mystic

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is urging Texas DSHS not to grant an operating license to Camp Mystic for 2026, pending an investigation by a joint Texas House and Senate committee.

Man killed by off-duty APD officer at barbershop identified: TCSO

The man killed at a barbershop by an off-duty Austin police officer has been identified. The Travis County Sheriff's Office said the man went into the barbershop and opened fire, striking one employee.

TxDOT, UIL announce ‘Saved by the Belt’ seat belt challenge for Texas high schools

TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.

Mexican cartel leader killed: Global intelligence expert provides analysis on violence

The death of the notorious Mexican cartel leader known as "El Mencho" has thrown parts of Mexico into chaos. A global intelligence expert is providing analysis on the violence in Mexico.

Texas trooper wounded in shooting that left fleeing person dead, officials say

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was wounded in a shooting and another person was killed during a traffic stop-turned-foot chase Monday morning.

Abbott steps up Texas security amid Mexico unrest after killing of cartel leader

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state Department of Public Safety to step up security efforts, especially along the southern border with Mexico.

Mexico travel warnings: Gov. Abbott urges Texans to pay attention amid violence

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans to pay attention to federal travel warnings to Mexico amid violence following the death of drug cartel leader "El Mencho".

Texas primary elections: Candidates make final pushes ahead of March 3

With primary election day now less than two weeks away, many have their eyes on both state and local seats, including a handful of GOP races.

San Antonio CEO pleads guilty in $69.5M real estate Ponzi scheme

San Antonio real estate CEO Devin Elder faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to orchestrating a $69.5 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of investors.

Protestors gather at Texas Capitol to call for U.S. intervention in Iran

As the United States continues its military buildup in the Middle East, droves of demonstrators gathered in Austin to call for President Trump to take action in Iran.

Texas rep calls for public hearing on alleged state cover-up of ICE shooting

A Democratic state representative is demanding a public hearing of his committee regarding the alleged Texas cover-up of a fatal shooting involving a federal immigration officer in South Padre Island. 

Which Texas state parks are the most popular? These were the most visited in 2025

If you're searching for the most popular parks to visit in the state of Texas, the parks department has released their numbers for total visitors in 2025.