Man sentenced for giving THC-laced candy to migrant children, smuggling them

A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.

American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth

The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.

Texas Rangers, Budweiser aim to shatter Guinness World Record for largest glass of beer

The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday.

16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'

Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years. 

Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for July 4th

The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.

July 4th: Northwest Hills Lawn Chair Brigade to perform in annual parade

Every Fourth of July, a group of ladies in Northwest Hills called the Lawn Chair Brigade walks in the neighborhood parade, performing with their lawn chairs.

Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter

The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation

Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.

Travis County DA to dismiss cases against former Wilco sheriff, assistant county attorney

The Travis County District Attorney's office says it will be dismissing charges against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former assistant Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour.

Texas diocese calls nun's detainment by ICE 'wildly disturbing'

The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville called the detention of a nun who was walking to Sunday Mass by Immigration and Customs Enforcement “wildly disturbing."

Texas court orders porn site to pay $9M bond to unlock domain name

A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate wedding at MSG, AP source reports

A source for The Associated Press is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this Friday.

Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases

The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.