California couple arrested after 21 surrogate children found in abuse investigation

A California couple has been arrested on severe child abuse charges after authorities uncovered an alleged surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children living under abusive conditions inside their Arcadia home.

Travis County deputy injured in crash: Driver involved had child with her in vehicle

A woman has been charged after driving her vehicle, with a child inside it, on the wrong side of a roadway and striking a Travis County patrol vehicle and leaving a deputy seriously injured.

Talarico continues to lead polls as spending ramps up in Texas Senate race

The U.S. Senate race in Texas is shaping up to be the most expensive Senate race of all time as polling shows Democrat James Talarico extending his lead over Republican Ken Paxton.

Freddie Jackson dies: R&B singer known for ‘You Are My Lady’

Freddie Jackson, the powerhouse behind beloved hits like “You Are My Lady" and “Rock Me Tonight," has died. Here's what to know.

Texas state sales tax revenue surges 11.5% in September on strong business spending

Sparked by strong business spending, Texas state sales tax revenue reached $4.4 billion in September, marking an 11.5% increase compared with the same month last year, Comptroller Don Huffines announced last week.

Investigation reveals Texas A&M pepper spray robbery never happened

Texas A&M police confirmed that a Sept. 28 robbery report involving pepper spray at West Campus Garage was fabricated and there is no threat to campus.

Midland police cruiser involved in rollover crash on Sunday, 4 injured

A Midland Police Department vehicle and a pickup truck were involved in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon after the truck ran a red light, police said.

Scientists discover 57 new marine species lurking in the depths of the South Atlantic

A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.

Texas comptroller selects 4 school districts for spending review

Four Texas school districts have been selected for a detailed review aimed at determining whether taxpayer funds are being spent responsibly.

Sunshine Protection Act to end daylight saving time change hits Senate wall

The push to end daylight saving time has hit a Senate wall, with Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., saying approval of the Sunshine Protection Act would leave Arkansas kids attending school in the dark.

Watch: Man uses helium balloon bouquet to lift gondola into the sky

It looked like a scene from the Disney and Pixar movie ‘"Up" as man used dozens of giant helium balloons to lift a gondola into the sky.