Federal court upholds Texas' ban on paid ballot harvesting

A federal appeals court will allow Texas to enforce restrictions on paid ballot harvesting, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the measure unconstitutional.

Texans accused in alleged $220M nationwide cattle fraud scheme

Two Texas residents were a part of five people federally indicted for an alleged cattle purchase contract scheme worth around $220 million. 

2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour in Texas: Schedule and how to get tickets

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour is bringing soccer’s most iconic prize to Texas this spring, offering fans in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio a rare chance to see the original solid-gold trophy and participate in interactive fan festivals ahead of the summer tournament.

'Taking advantage of parents’ love': Paxton sues cord blood bank, alleges it misled new parents

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a company that stores umbilical cord stem cells from newborns, claiming the company uses misleading practices to convince new parents to use the company.

Manor teen shot in head accidentally by family member: police

A Manor teen was shot in the head overnight during an “alleged accidental discharge of a firearm by a family member”, police say.

Who are the Democrats running for US Senate in Texas?

Despite Democrats not winning a statewide office in Texas since 1994, a highly competitive race is forming for who will represent the party in November's U.S. Senate election.

Brianna Aguilera: Death ruled suicide by medical examiner

The Travis County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of 19-year-old Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera a suicide.

Texas ranks #2 in U.S. for Friday the 13th ‘bad luck’ odds, according to study

A new study based on five years of Google Trends data reveals that Texas ranks second in the nation for "Bad Luck Odds" due to a massive spike in superstition-related searches surrounding Friday the 13th.

Texas voters to weigh 10 propositions on the ballot in March 2026 Republican Primary

Texas Republican primary voters will weigh in on 10 non-binding ballot propositions this March to signal the party's legislative priorities on issues like property taxes, education, and state leadership.

Houston Mayor Whitmire criticizes Dallas, Austin leaders in city address

Houston Mayor John Whitmire delivered the State of the City Address Thursday afternoon. In praising his and the city's efforts to improve key areas of public interest, the former state legislator added a few critical remarks about other major Texas cities.

'Prophetess' accused in $50M church call center conspiracy connected to Texas

A third leader of Kingdom of God Global Church has been indicted in an alleged conspiracy to force numerous victims to work in call centers across multiple states, including Texas. 

Are cars with remote drivers coming to Austin?

You've seen self-driving cars around Austin, but the city could soon have cars that are remotely driven by a person behind a screen.

Who are the Republicans running for US Senate in Texas?

As the March 3 primary race for a Texas seat in the U.S. Senate approaches, FOX Local has put together a breakdown of each Republican candidate hoping to take on a Democratic challenger in November.

Texas DPS seeking new tips in 45-year-old Christmas double murder in Harris County

The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking information in a 1980 double murder case. Officials are offering $6,000 for information leading to an arrest.