Terrorist drug lord known as 'The Spider' extradited to US

An alleged drug lord and terrorist was extradited to California on Monday and faces several charges tied to his involvement with a Columbian paramilitary organization.

Camp Mystic Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing: Owners propose sale

The owners of Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died during the July 2025 flooding, have filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan which would auction off the property and other assets.

Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US

A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.

$745K returned to donors after GoFundMe says elderly couple's daughter made up neighbor's identity

GoFundMe refunded over $745,000 after discovering a viral campaign for an elderly man was organized by his daughter in The Colony, who violated terms by faking her identity as a stranger.

Ken Paxton details childhood eye injury during Dallas USHBC event

U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Fort Worth at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care.

Gov. Greg Abbott declares statewide emergency over soaring diesel prices in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster proclamation for all 254 Texas counties on Monday as record diesel prices and fuel shortages threaten agriculture and freight.

Tennessee K-9 dies from heatstroke after being left outside without water for 36 hours, sheriff says

A Tennessee sheriff said internal and criminal investigations are underway in the death of a K-9 officer who died after being left in an outdoor kennel with no access to water for 36 hours. 

Austin ISD potential state intervention: Parents weigh petition

Parents at two middle schools are weighing a petition that could give them a voice in what happens next as Austin ISD faces possible state intervention following five consecutive failing ratings at both campuses.

Manhunt underway for sexually violent predator who removed GPS monitor

Authorities in California are searching for a convicted child sex offender who allegedly removed his GPS monitor and disappeared while on conditional release.

SpaceX achieves orbit with Starship Flight 14 before cutting test mission short

SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.

Protests continue one week after ICE-involved shooting
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Many gathered to express their frustration with the federal agency. The underpass where he was shot is not covered with anti-ICE messages. The agent who shot Perez is still unidentified.

12 teens wounded Georgia shootout at birthday party

Eleven teenagers were shot during a large gathering early Sunday morning at a park in Macon, Georgia.

Austin weather: Cold front to bring heavy rain, flood risks, and cooler weather

Summer heat is making a final push across Central Texas before a strong cold front arrives later this week, bringing much-needed rainfall, a drop in humidity, and temperatures well below average for the first time in months.

Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal

Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.