Scouting America cuts DEI programs after pressure from Pentagon, Hegseth

Scouting America will make changes to several policies after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth threatened to pull the department's support for the organization.

Can you pass this Texas Independence Day history quiz?

Think you’re a true Texan? It’s time to prove it. March 2 marks the day Texas officially went its own way. Take our trivia challenge to test your Lone Star IQ.

Trump launches flurry of endorsements en route to Texas visit

Trump took to Truth Social Friday morning sending off endorsements in congressional and statewide races in Texas.

Blue Bell’s Lone Star Scoop Tour of Texas gives you chance to score free ice cream

Blue Bell, the iconic Texas-based ice cream company, is offering fans free frozen treats during its annual customer appreciation event, which starts this weekend.

Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years for $4M scam involving fraudulent marriage attempts

A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,

Repairs to begin on U.S. 290 flyover in North Austin after viral video shows separation

A viral video showing a big gap in a North Austin flyover has been getting a lot of attention. Crews were working on the site on Thursday, and while TxDOT says there are no safety concerns, closures are set to begin next week.

'Primary border wall' construction in Big Bend National Park may begin this year: CBP

Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.

US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say

The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say. 

Texas law requires automatic explanations from insurance companies in 2026

A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.

Samsung updates TV data consent settings after Texas sues over 'spying'

Tech giant Samsung has agreed to change some of their TVs' user interfaces after Texas accused to manufacturer of using software to record and spy on users. 

Texas can enforce drag show ban, federal court decides

A Texas law banning certain drag performances which was previously blocked by a federal court will now be allowed to be enforced starting next month. 

CBP officers seize 44 Handguns, 79 Magazines at Laredo Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 44 handguns and 79 magazines hidden in a Corvette at the Laredo Port of Entry during an outbound inspection into Mexico.

WATCH: Texas delivery driver catches road rage assault on smart glasses

A 29-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly got into a road rage assault in El Paso Monday, and it was recorded on a delivery driver's smart glasses.