Nancy Guthrie: Trump directs federal law enforcement to assist in Pima County search

President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 4 that he's directing "all federal law enforcement" to assist in the search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, who was reported missing from her Catalina Foothills home on Jan. 31.

TEA appoints new enforcer to lead investigations into 'flawed' teachers

The purpose of the new role is to act as an enforcer of policies to foster safe learning environments, following widespread investigations into Texas educators the agency calls “flawed.”

Texas man pleads guilty in $2.1 million ‘meme stock’ Ponzi scheme

A Mont Belvieu man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to running a $2.1 million "meme stock" Ponzi scheme that defrauded his friends and colleagues.

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.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 4 latest updates

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of Jan. 31 at her home outside of Tucson. She was reported missing after her family members were notified that she hadn't shown up for church.

Nancy Guthrie: Family seeks proof of life amid ransom note reports

In an emotional video, “Today" host Savannah Guthrie & her siblings pleaded for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, missing from Tucson since Jan. 31. Addressing ransom note reports, the family said they're “ready to talk" but demand proof of life.

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.

Nancy Guthrie: Former FBI agent breaks down her 'very odd' disappearance

Authorities and the FBI are vetting leads in the "odd" disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84. While experts suggest the mother of Savannah Guthrie was targeted due to suspicious ransom notes, officials say a motive has not been confirmed.

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.

Neighbor rescues woman from Arlington Heights house fire with sledgehammer

A neighbor helped rescue a woman from a house fire Tuesday morning in Arlington Heights after forcing his way into a locked home with a sledgehammer.

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.