Texas border agents seize truck stuffed with snakes and lizards headed to Mexico

U.S. Border Patrol officers seized more than 100 snakes, spiders, lizards and salamanders from a truck attempting to cross over the border into Mexico.

'Smart Wall' border technology planned for Big Bend National Park area

The federal government’s $4.5 billion “Smart Wall" project will add hundreds of miles of high-tech border security, including detection systems through Big Bend National Park.

No fires, grilling at any City of Austin parks, greenbelts, preserves

Austin Parks and Recreation has issued a parks burning restriction starting Wednesday, Oct. 29. This comes as Central Texas is experiencing dangerous fire conditions.

Spooked monkey at Spirit Halloween swings from rafters

Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.

These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests

Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.

City of Pflugerville names new police chief

The city of Pflugerville has a new police chief, almost five months after the previous police chief abruptly retired.

Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages

While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.

James Talarico campaign announces list of more than 100 endorsements

The Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate nomination is heating up. The James Talarico campaign announced he has more than 100 endorsements from key party members from across the state.

UIL bans foreign exchange students from Texas varsity sports

The University Interscholastic League is making changes to who is eligible to participate in varsity high school athletics.

Train collides with rock hauler in Schertz: police

An Amtrak train collided with a rock hauler in Schertz, causing traffic delays Tuesday morning, police say.