Texas woman sentenced for selling fentanyl from hospital room to undercover agent, twice
An Amarillo woman, Katie Jo Pate, 43, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of selling fentanyl from her hospital room. Once in 2022 and then again in 2025.
Costco files federal lawsuit challenging Trump's emergency tariff orders on imported goods
Costco is suing the federal government over President Trump's tariffs in hopes of recovering funds the retailer says it was improperly required to pay on imported goods.
Twin brothers from Plano killed in Thanksgiving Day crash
The Plano community is mourning the loss of twin brothers Cole and Huxley Gerrard, who died in a car crash on Thanksgiving Day, according to authorities.
Walz 'welcomes' federal probe into fraud allegations: 'You commit fraud, you're going to prison'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes the federal investigation into state fraud allegations, adding, “you commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
Kristi Noem calls for 'full travel ban' after National Guard shooting
The Homeland Security secretary said the travel ban would target countries allegedly sending "killers" and "leeches" into the United States.
Texas Tech joins A&M in restricting race, LGBTQ+ course content
The move comes after the Texas A&M system's similar set of rules were put in place, following a controversy that ended in demotions, a firing and a resignation.
Country star Neal McCoy to receive Spirit of Texas Award at 2026 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame ceremony
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class of five inductees, honoring figures who have significantly contributed to Western heritage.
Longhorn trots down I-70 in Indiana, narrowly dodging traffic
A longhorn escaped and was spotted trotting down a busy stretch of Interstate 70 near Monrovia, Indiana, on Saturday.
9 Texas marijuana dispensaries considered for licenses in medical program expansion
Nine new businesses were conditionally selected by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to dispense low-THC cannabis under the state's Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
Central Texas Winter weather outlook 2025-2026: Will there be snow?
This winter, Central Texas is likely to see overall warmer and drier-than-normal conditions but that doesn’t rule out occasional cold snaps or volatile weather swings.
GOP Senator seeks to end dual citizenship in U.S.
Sen. Bernie Moreno, who was born in Colombia, introduced a bill that would force Americans with dual citizenship to choose one country over the other.
Austin police focuses on officer wellness after 4 officer-involved shootings in 15 months
The Austin Police Department is increasing its focus on officer wellness programs while investigating an officer involved in four separate shootings over a 15-month period.
College student deported while trying to fly home to Texas for Thanksgiving
A college student was detained at the airport in Boston while trying to board a flight to visit her parents in Texas for Thanksgiving. An attorney for the 19-year-old said she was deported to Honduras less than two days later.
$8M raised, but more needed for ongoing Central Texas Flood recovery efforts
Travis and Williamson County leaders are appealing to Central Texans to donate more funds to the regional flood relief effort, as only $8 million of the $10 million goal has been raised to help survivors who can now apply for a second round of assistance.
Snow forecast for NYC-area: NJ declares partial state of emergency
Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency for Northwestern New Jersey due to a significant winter storm that will hit tomorrow.