Ex-American Airlines attendant sentenced for recording children

A former American Airlines flight attendant, Estes Thompson III, has been sentenced to over 18 years in federal prison for secretly recording multiple minor girls in airplane bathrooms, with ongoing civil lawsuits against him and the airline.

"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility

Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.

First Texas flood hearing reveals gap in disaster training

The first of several legislative hearings into the Fourth of July flooding took place at the Texas Capitol.

Texas brewers shine at U.S. Open Beer Championship

Texas breweries showcased their brewing prowess at the recent 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship, bringing home multiple medals, including a coveted "Brewery of the Year" title.

Texas Flooding: Lawmakers to scrutinize disaster response

Texas lawmakers are set to convene Wednesday to examine the state's response to recent flash flooding and assess overall disaster preparedness.

Healthcare, weather tank Texas' retirement ranking: Study

Issues with factors like health care, weather and affordability have earned Texas a second-to-last spot in the U.S. retirement rankings, a recent study found.

Man hits two victims with hammer near Riverside: APD

Two victims were injured after they said a man hit them with a hammer near Riverside on Monday night.

Texas man sentenced for trying to smuggle 40+ kilos of meth in torque converters

Authorities became suspicious and found 41.35 kilograms (about 90 pounds) of methamphetamine hidden in the torque converters during a secondary inspection at the border.