Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP) announced by Governor Abbott in Houston
Governor Abbott has launched a joint state and local task force, the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), to specifically target and arrest violent repeat criminals in the Houston area.
Governor Abbott has launched a joint state and local task force, the Texas Repeat Offender Program (TxROP), to specifically target and arrest violent repeat criminals in the Houston area.
Federal judge orders ICE to release Alamo Heights family from Dilley Detention Center
A federal judge in San Antonio ordered the released of an Alamo Heights family from the Dilley Detention Center.
A federal judge in San Antonio ordered the released of an Alamo Heights family from the Dilley Detention Center.
Third suspect arrested in 2024 East Austin murder
A third man is facing a felony murder charge in connection with the shooting of a man in East Austin in 2024.
A third man is facing a felony murder charge in connection with the shooting of a man in East Austin in 2024.
Former Texas Lottery Commission head no longer faces criminal charge
The former head of the Texas Lottery Commission is no longer facing a criminal charge after prosecutors dismissed the case just days after an indictment.
The former head of the Texas Lottery Commission is no longer facing a criminal charge after prosecutors dismissed the case just days after an indictment.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office investigated over ICE cooperation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly violating Senate Bill 8 by failing to seek a formal cooperation agreement with ICE.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly violating Senate Bill 8 by failing to seek a formal cooperation agreement with ICE.
Shelter in place lifted for South Congress area; police still looking for "dangerous and violent suspect"
While the shelter-in-place has been lifted, the suspect is still at large and police say they believe he has fled the area.
While the shelter-in-place has been lifted, the suspect is still at large and police say they believe he has fled the area.
Texas woman arrested for furnishing alcohol to teen killed in crash
State troopers have arrested a 30-year-old woman accused of providing alcohol to a teenager who was later killed in a single-vehicle crash last month, authorities said Tuesday.
State troopers have arrested a 30-year-old woman accused of providing alcohol to a teenager who was later killed in a single-vehicle crash last month, authorities said Tuesday.
Drug kingpin sentenced in Waco for Texas fentanyl ring that killed Army spouse
A Puerto Rican man was sentenced in federal court Tuesday to more than 15 years in prison for leading a drug trafficking organization that distributed thousands of fentanyl pills and caused the death of a U.S. Army spouse.
A Puerto Rican man was sentenced in federal court Tuesday to more than 15 years in prison for leading a drug trafficking organization that distributed thousands of fentanyl pills and caused the death of a U.S. Army spouse.
Solar will pass coal in power generation in Texas in 2026
Annual electric power generated from solar will surpass that of coal in Texas for the first time in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.
Annual electric power generated from solar will surpass that of coal in Texas for the first time in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.
Houston resident admits to Nigerian email scam used to funnel nearly $1M in stolen funds
A 34-year-old Nigerian national living in Houston pleaded guilty Tuesday to operating an illegal money-transmitting business that funneled proceeds from a sophisticated international email scam.
A 34-year-old Nigerian national living in Houston pleaded guilty Tuesday to operating an illegal money-transmitting business that funneled proceeds from a sophisticated international email scam.
Former Pres. Obama joins James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa at Austin taco spot
Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.
Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Austin with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinjosa.
Leander PD uses drone to catch suspects
Five people, including four teens, were arrested after a brief pursuit in Leander last week.
Five people, including four teens, were arrested after a brief pursuit in Leander last week.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Dallas travel demand surges as flight and hotel prices spike, report says
KAYAK says travel demand for Dallas is outpacing the rest of the country as flight searches and hotel rates spike a month ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
KAYAK says travel demand for Dallas is outpacing the rest of the country as flight searches and hotel rates spike a month ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
City of Uhland appoints new mayor, city council members
A new mayor has taken over the reins in Uhland, a little more than a week after the previous mayor, Lacee Duke, stepped down.
A new mayor has taken over the reins in Uhland, a little more than a week after the previous mayor, Lacee Duke, stepped down.
Bravo announces new reality show set in Texas Hill Country
A new reality show set in the Texas Hill Country has been ordered by a major network.
A new reality show set in the Texas Hill Country has been ordered by a major network.
Austin Public Health prepares for influx of travelers for FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup will kick off in less than a month, and while Austin isn't a host city for any official matches, Austin Public Health (APH) is preparing for an influx of travelers to the region.
The FIFA World Cup will kick off in less than a month, and while Austin isn't a host city for any official matches, Austin Public Health (APH) is preparing for an influx of travelers to the region.
Paxton accuses Chinese national of running fake childcare businesses in Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a North Texas business he said is being used to issue fraudulent work visas for employees.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a North Texas business he said is being used to issue fraudulent work visas for employees.
The Alamo restoration projects will go to the state preservation board
The Alamo is undergoing a major renovation inside and out. A state house committee got an update on the construction and the reorganization.
The Alamo is undergoing a major renovation inside and out. A state house committee got an update on the construction and the reorganization.
Texas archives will move to Pflugerville
A state housing committee heard testimony about a legislative mandate to display the "Travis Death or Victory letter" and the "Texas Declaration of Independence."
A state housing committee heard testimony about a legislative mandate to display the "Travis Death or Victory letter" and the "Texas Declaration of Independence."
Stopping at Buc-ee’s for gas? Here is the new payment rule you need to know
Buc-ee’s has updated its payment policy to require all credit and debit card fuel transactions to be completed at the pump, limiting inside registers to cash and gift card purchases for gas.
Buc-ee’s has updated its payment policy to require all credit and debit card fuel transactions to be completed at the pump, limiting inside registers to cash and gift card purchases for gas.