AI, cameras and drones: Texas DPS' 5-year enforcement plan rooted in surveillance

The Texas Department of Public Safety has released their five-year plan for homeland security in the state, largely focusing on surveillance, prediction and preemptive law enforcement.

ERCOT ranked D- for Texas power grid planning, among nation's worst according to report

A new report has issued the Texas power grid a "D-" grade, citing ERCOT's failure to connect with neighboring states and a reactive planning approach that struggles to keep pace with soaring demand from data centers and industry.

Texas reports 20,000 students applied for 'education freedom accounts' in first day

On the first day of open applications for the Texas private school voucher program, the state says 20,000 students threw their names in for consideration.

UT Austin creates new unit for campus safety

The University of Texas is creating a new unit for campus safety. UT said it is focused on coordination and long-term planning.

Texas man sentenced for continuously sex trafficking a child

Evidence revealed the 41-year-old man was facilitating the prostitution of a child from a neighboring county and was using social media to solicit men for sexual encounters with the victim.

FedEx driver struck, injured; APD looking for vehicle that fled scene

The Austin Police Department is looking for an SUV that struck a FedEx driver during a delivery in North Austin and fled the scene.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.