California man sentenced to 5+ years for smuggling 1,700 reptiles through El Paso border

A California man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for running a massive smuggling ring that illegally moved more than 1,700 reptiles across the El Paso border.

Talarico leads Paxton in first post-runoff poll of Senate race

Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the Republican primary runoff.

Court order makes Discord add temporary child protections in Texas

The popular online messaging platform Discord is now temporarily required to add child protection features in Texas following a court decision. 

Angelo State first in Texas to offer 'fast track' air traffic controller program

A West Texas university will become the first in the state to offer advanced air traffic controller training that will allow graduates to skip the Federal Aviation Administration Academy.

What is an Ozone Action Day?

You’ll occasionally hear the term Ozone Action Day mentioned during your local newscast.

ICE agent charged in north Minneapolis shooting arrested in Texas

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who was charged in a north Minneapolis shooting has been arrested in Texas Friday morning.

Galveston roller coaster: All passengers rescued after Iron Shark roller coaster gets stuck

All passengers who were stuck on a roller-coaster on Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas, have been rescued. Some of those passengers were stuck on the roller-coaster for well over three hours.

Gerry Van King, Austin's 'King of 6th Street', dies at 72

"Gerry Van King," affectionately known to so many as the "King of Sixth Street," died this week. He was 72 years old.

Austin ISD's latest bid to avoid Texas Education Agency takeover is rejected

Austin ISD's newest efforts to prevent a state takeover by the Texas Education Agency have been rejected. Thursday, the TEA told the district that it, and its new partner, have a history of failure that could not be ignored.

Texas app store age verification law can take effect, appeals court rules

A Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores with an adult's consent can take effect while the appeal process plays out, an appeals court ruled.