ICE responds after detainment of Houston ISD high school student
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after students at a Houston-area high school held a rally for a classmate who was taken into custody.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after students at a Houston-area high school held a rally for a classmate who was taken into custody.
70-year-old Texas pastor accused of sexually assaulting teen at gym
A 70-year-old man has been arrested on sexual assault charges following an investigation into a June incident at a Lubbock gym involving a teenager, according to the Lubbock Police Department.
A 70-year-old man has been arrested on sexual assault charges following an investigation into a June incident at a Lubbock gym involving a teenager, according to the Lubbock Police Department.
Homeowners in these states may soon stop paying property taxes
Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.
Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.
70 'severely neglected' animals rescued from rural Texas home
More than 70 animals were rescued from a home in Ballinger, Texas, where much of the home was coated in urine and feces, and several of the animals appeared malnourished and injured.
More than 70 animals were rescued from a home in Ballinger, Texas, where much of the home was coated in urine and feces, and several of the animals appeared malnourished and injured.
$64K cash found concealed in vehicle after traffic stop in Fayette County
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested and charged after $64,000 cash was found concealed in his vehicle.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested and charged after $64,000 cash was found concealed in his vehicle.
Police looking for suspect who stole vehicle left running at gas station
The Austin Police Department is looking for a suspect who stole a vehicle that was left running at a gas station.
The Austin Police Department is looking for a suspect who stole a vehicle that was left running at a gas station.
Texas man escalates lawsuit against California doctor over mailed abortion pills
A Galveston County man has escalated his federal lawsuit against a California doctor by adding allegations of a second abortion and challenging California protection laws under a new Texas civil statute.
A Galveston County man has escalated his federal lawsuit against a California doctor by adding allegations of a second abortion and challenging California protection laws under a new Texas civil statute.
Austin's Wishbone Bridge to open on Saturday
The Wishbone Bridge will officially open on Saturday, Feb. 7. It connects the Hike and Bike Trail on the east side of Lady Bird Lake.
The Wishbone Bridge will officially open on Saturday, Feb. 7. It connects the Hike and Bike Trail on the east side of Lady Bird Lake.
Austin City Council removes agenda item to vote on AI security cameras at city parks
Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."
Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."
Texas' Most Wanted program results in 65 captures in 2025
The 65 fugitives captured included 28 convicted sex offenders and 13 criminal undocumented immigrants, the release from DPS said.
The 65 fugitives captured included 28 convicted sex offenders and 13 criminal undocumented immigrants, the release from DPS said.
Kyle man arrested for assault in connection with Buda student protest: police
Law enforcement is investigating after videos surfaced online of a man confronting Buda-area students protesting ICE operations on Monday afternoon.
Law enforcement is investigating after videos surfaced online of a man confronting Buda-area students protesting ICE operations on Monday afternoon.
Texas Education Freedom Account applications open Wednesday: How to apply
Texas parents can begin applying for the new "education freedom accounts," for publicly funded private schooling starting on Wednesday.
Texas parents can begin applying for the new "education freedom accounts," for publicly funded private schooling starting on Wednesday.
Texas student walkouts: TEA releases new guidance outlining consequences, responsibilities
The Texas Education Agency has released new guidance regarding student walkouts and absences, as well as educator and district responsibilities.
The Texas Education Agency has released new guidance regarding student walkouts and absences, as well as educator and district responsibilities.
Wishbone Bridge to open February 7
The Wishbone Bridge will officially open on Saturday, Feb. 7. It connects the Hike and Bike Trail on the east side of Lady Bird Lake.
The Wishbone Bridge will officially open on Saturday, Feb. 7. It connects the Hike and Bike Trail on the east side of Lady Bird Lake.
Texas U.S. Senate race: Sen. John Cornyn speaks on experience, potential runoff
The race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is shaping up to be one of the most competitive republican primaries the state has seen in decades.
The race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is shaping up to be one of the most competitive republican primaries the state has seen in decades.
Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
Texas jobs: Final 2025 workforce numbers show above-average growth
Texas added over 19,000 jobs in December, rounding out 2025 as a historic year of growth for the labor force, according to new data from the state's workforce commission.
Texas added over 19,000 jobs in December, rounding out 2025 as a historic year of growth for the labor force, according to new data from the state's workforce commission.
Hays CISD places new rules on student protests, including reinstituting Saturday detention
Hays CISD is implementing new policies regarding student protests following walkouts at five of its campuses Monday.
Hays CISD is implementing new policies regarding student protests following walkouts at five of its campuses Monday.
Llano County two-vehicle crash leaves 2 teens killed, 1 other injured
Two teens were killed, and one other person was injured after a two-vehicle crash in Llano County.
Two teens were killed, and one other person was injured after a two-vehicle crash in Llano County.
Georgetown ISD makes changes to bus, bell schedule for 2026-27 school year
The Georgetown ISD school board approved several decisions to help strengthen their financial stability in the long run.
The Georgetown ISD school board approved several decisions to help strengthen their financial stability in the long run.