Texas weather: Flash flooding prompts statewide emergency response
A dangerous, multi-day weather system brings a systemic flash flood risk across vast portions of Texas, prompting high-water rescues, widespread road closures, and a statewide emergency response.
A dangerous, multi-day weather system brings a systemic flash flood risk across vast portions of Texas, prompting high-water rescues, widespread road closures, and a statewide emergency response.
CBP arrests man wanted for child sexual assault at Brownsville Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a 20-year-old man at the Brownsville Port of Entry after discovering he was wanted on a warrant charging him with sexual assault of a child.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a 20-year-old man at the Brownsville Port of Entry after discovering he was wanted on a warrant charging him with sexual assault of a child.
Houston ICE shooting: Houston Mayor, HPD Chief asking for Texas Rangers to investigate
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz say they have requested the Texas Rangers to conduct an independent investigation following a deadly ICE shooting last week in Houston that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz say they have requested the Texas Rangers to conduct an independent investigation following a deadly ICE shooting last week in Houston that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Supreme Court justices seek security funding in first Capitol Hill testimony in 7 years
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, requesting a major security funding boost in the first Supreme Court testimony in 7 years.
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, requesting a major security funding boost in the first Supreme Court testimony in 7 years.
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again for repairs after setbacks
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been completely drained as crew members initiate another round of repairs following months of persistent complications at the iconic National Mall landmark.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been completely drained as crew members initiate another round of repairs following months of persistent complications at the iconic National Mall landmark.
Texas launches investigates LinkedIn over claims of 'ghost jobs'
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
United passenger says crew ordered him to change controversial T-shirt before he could travel
A New Jersey man says he was forced to change an anti-war T-shirt before boarding a United Airlines flight after a flight attendant deemed the message offensive.
A New Jersey man says he was forced to change an anti-war T-shirt before boarding a United Airlines flight after a flight attendant deemed the message offensive.
Texas weather: Flooding concerns amid heavy rain
Some areas in Central Texas have seen so much rain that flooding has become a concern.
Some areas in Central Texas have seen so much rain that flooding has become a concern.
Taco Bell investigated as lettuce emerges as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taco Bell is under investigation as health officials identify lettuce as the likely source of a recent cyclospora outbreak.
Taco Bell is under investigation as health officials identify lettuce as the likely source of a recent cyclospora outbreak.
Invasive pasture mealybug spreads to 70 Texas counties, threatening hayfields and pastures, report says
An invasive insect is rapidly spreading across Texas, threatening millions of acres of pastureland and raising new concerns for the state's cattle and hay producers.
An invasive insect is rapidly spreading across Texas, threatening millions of acres of pastureland and raising new concerns for the state's cattle and hay producers.
Goodbye middle seat: United Airlines announces new seating option
United Airlines is introducing a new Economy Plus seating option that replaces the traditional middle seat with an open space and shared table.
United Airlines is introducing a new Economy Plus seating option that replaces the traditional middle seat with an open space and shared table.
House passes Daylight Saving Time bill: What it means for your state
The U.S. House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to enact Daylight Saving Time year-round — with an option to opt out.
The U.S. House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to enact Daylight Saving Time year-round — with an option to opt out.
Abbott declares disaster in 59 Texas counties as flooding hits
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties as flooding hits parts of the state.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties as flooding hits parts of the state.
SpaceX targets Thursday for Starship’s 13th test flight from South Texas
SpaceX is looking at later this week for its next flight test of Starship from its South Texas launch site.
SpaceX is looking at later this week for its next flight test of Starship from its South Texas launch site.
Deputy US Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant in Louisiana, authorities said.
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant in Louisiana, authorities said.
Best cities for first-time home buyers revealed
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
New Braunfels resident claims $20M scratch ticket prize
A New Braunfels resident has won $20 million with a top prize-winning ticket in the Texas Lottery's scratch ticket game $20 Million Supreme.
A New Braunfels resident has won $20 million with a top prize-winning ticket in the Texas Lottery's scratch ticket game $20 Million Supreme.
Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states
Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze attempts.
Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for California, Illinois, Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of the Trump administration's funding freeze attempts.
Millions in Texas face serious dayslong flash flooding threat
Millions across Texas face the risk of flash flooding this week.
Millions across Texas face the risk of flash flooding this week.
DOE approves $3.26B in federal funding for Texas electric grid improvements
The Texas energy grid will get some major upgrades in West Texas to better ready the grid for data centers and oil and natural gas development after the approval of a U.S. Department of Energy loan.
The Texas energy grid will get some major upgrades in West Texas to better ready the grid for data centers and oil and natural gas development after the approval of a U.S. Department of Energy loan.