Cornyn has small lead over Paxton in new Senate runoff poll

In a new poll ahead of the May 26 runoff for U.S. Senate, Texans appear to be leaning slightly toward four-term incumbent John Cornyn for their Republican nominee. 

Texas Tech student sues to block punishment over Charlie Kirk comments

A Texas Tech law student is suing the school in an attempt to prevent her from being punished for comments she made after Charlie Kirk's assassination. 

Allbirds stock soars as shoemaker announces pivot to AI

Allbirds plans to rebrand as “NewBird AI" and shift from sustainable footwear to artificial intelligence.

SantaCon or Santa con man? Organizer charged in fraud scheme

Federal prosecutors say Stefan Pildes used the annual event, marketed as a charity fundraiser, to bring in at least $2.7 million between 2019 and 2024.

Xanax, popular anxiety medication, recalled: What to know

A specific lot of Xanax, a medication prescribed for treating anxiety and panic disorders, is being recalled nationwide. Here's what to know.

25th Amendment: Raskin bill proposes new panel help declare presidential fitness

Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin has introduced a bill that would create a new 17-member panel to help declare presidential fitness under the 25th amendment.

Woman dies after auto-pedestrian crash; driver cooperating with investigation

The Austin Police Department says a woman has died after an auto-pedestrian crash and the driver involved is cooperating with the investigation.

Owed a lot in taxes? Here's what to do and how to look ahead for next year

Did you owe a lot of taxes this year? Or get a refund much larger than expected? Here’s some tips to avoid surprises (good or bad) next year.

Man shot by ICE in California charged with assault on federal officer

The Department of Justice on Tuesday charged a man shot by ICE seven times in California last week with an assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon – in this case, his car reversing and then making a hard U-turn.

Justice Dept. urges court to toss out convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers in Jan. 6 attacks

The U.S. Department of Justice wants an appellate court to throw out the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Texas DPS adds Amarillo man to 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list

The Texas Department of Public Safety is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Christopher Domingo Carrillo, a 39-year-old Amarillo man added to the state’s 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list for multiple counts of sexual assault and indecency with a child.