'Defend the Alamo': Patrick takes aim at Alamo Trust president over dissertation
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is calling for the resignation of Alamo Trust Inc. President and CEO Kate Rogers over past writings he said are “incompatible with the telling of the history of the battle of the Alamo.”
Downtown Austin protest ends with 2 arrests
A protest in downtown Austin ended with two people arrested near the Travis County Jail.
Austin police did not verify registered sex offenders' information for 7 years, survivor says
A sexual assault survivor said she was told the Austin Police Department did not verify registered sex offenders’ information for seven years.
Community rallies as judge hears case for ICE release of Marwan Marouf
Marwan Marouf, a North Texas Islamic community leader detained a month ago for a visa overstay, is currently fighting for his release on bond in Houston immigration court while facing new terror-related civil complaints from the Department of Homeland Security.
Teen arrested for making threat against IDEA's Pflugerville campus
A 17-year-old was arrested for making an online threat toward a school in Pflugerville, police said.
Police find hundreds of child pornography files on UTA professor's laptop
Paul Leafgreen, a mathematics lecturer at the University of Texas at Arlington, was arrested and charged with a felony for possessing hundreds of images and videos of child pornography found on his laptop
Texas congressman says he'll refuse paycheck during government shutdown
Rep. Henry Cuellar on Thursday said he would refuse his congressional paycheck as a show of solidarity with his constituents in the 28th Congressional District of Texas.
Texas law requiring book ratings is unconstitutional, federal judge says
A Texas law that would require booksellers and publishers to rate their books based on sexual content and references was declared unconstitutional in federal court.
Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is officially taking over the Fort Worth ISD school district, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath told FOX 4 on Thursday.
FDA issues recall of Coca Cola products due to possible metal fragments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, and Sprite cans sold in Texas as they may contain metal.
5th annual Williamson County Fair & Rodeo kicks off in Taylor
The fifth annual Williamson County Fair and Rodeo kicked off on Wednesday in Taylor and organizers say they expect thousands to come out and enjoy food, rides, shopping and rodeo events.
Texas secretary of state investigating voter rolls
Over 2,000 registered voters have been flagged as potential non-citizens by the Texas Secretary of State's Office.
Father, son were casualties in recent Dallas triple murder: Affidavit
A newly obtained arrest document confirms a theory previously held by the family of two of the victims: the men had left their home to check on a crash, ultimately leading to their murders as casualties in the crime.
The Rebekah, newly renovated affordable senior housing in Austin, holds grand opening
A newly renovated tower for affordable senior housing is now open. It's called The Rebekah, named after President Lyndon B. Johnson's mother.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett may ditch redrawn district for Senate bid: Interview
Recent polling showed that Crockett has a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary for Sen. John Cornyn's seat.
City of Kyle to break ground on All-Wheels Skatepark at Gregg-Clarke Park
The city of Kyle is breaking ground on its new All-Wheels Skatepark at Gregg-Clarke Park Friday morning. The public is invited to the ceremony.
North Texas senator nominated for Pentagon position
Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury), if approved, would be returning to work at the Pentagon for the second time in his career.
Tow truck driver rescued as vehicle dangled from McKinney overpass
Crews have rescued the driver of a tow truck after a crash that left the cab dangling from an overpass.
Hays County Sheriff's deputy arrested for public intoxication in Kyle
A Hays County Sheriff's deputy is on administrative leave after he was arrested by Kyle police for public intoxication.
McKinney toddler on life support, mother and her boyfriend arrested
A McKinney mother and her boyfriend face charges after her 3-year-old son was hospitalized with severe injuries.