Manor teen shot in head accidentally by family member: police

A Manor teen was shot in the head overnight during an “alleged accidental discharge of a firearm by a family member”, police say.

Who are the Democrats running for US Senate in Texas?

Despite Democrats not winning a statewide office in Texas since 1994, a highly competitive race is forming for who will represent the party in November's U.S. Senate election.

ICE drawdown in Minneapolis: No deals made with federal government, sheriff says

The Hennepin County Sheriff says her office has not entered into any new deals with the federal government, "despite what some influential leaders have conveyed."

Brianna Aguilera: Death ruled suicide by medical examiner

The Travis County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of 19-year-old Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera a suicide.

Texas ranks #2 in U.S. for Friday the 13th ‘bad luck’ odds, according to study

A new study based on five years of Google Trends data reveals that Texas ranks second in the nation for "Bad Luck Odds" due to a massive spike in superstition-related searches surrounding Friday the 13th.

Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.

Texas voters to weigh 10 propositions on the ballot in March 2026 Republican Primary

Texas Republican primary voters will weigh in on 10 non-binding ballot propositions this March to signal the party's legislative priorities on issues like property taxes, education, and state leadership.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case puts spotlight on cryptocurrency tracking

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.

Houston Mayor Whitmire criticizes Dallas, Austin leaders in city address

Houston Mayor John Whitmire delivered the State of the City Address Thursday afternoon. In praising his and the city's efforts to improve key areas of public interest, the former state legislator added a few critical remarks about other major Texas cities.

North Minneapolis ICE shooting: DOJ dismisses charges against Venezuelan men

Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."

Nancy Guthrie: Neighbors within 2-mile radius asked to look at security footage

Neighbors within a two-mile radius of Nancy Guthrie have been asked to submit video footage to investigators amid the ongoing search for the mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.