Texas reports 20,000 students applied for 'education freedom accounts' in first day
On the first day of open applications for the Texas private school voucher program, the state says 20,000 students threw their names in for consideration.
On the first day of open applications for the Texas private school voucher program, the state says 20,000 students threw their names in for consideration.
Kansas bill would require children to be potty-trained before entering kindergarten
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Judge blocks Texas law prohibiting state investment in anti-fossil fuel companies
A Texas law requiring state entities to sever ties with financial companies that "boycott fossil fuels" has been blocked by a district judge.
A Texas law requiring state entities to sever ties with financial companies that "boycott fossil fuels" has been blocked by a district judge.
Texas student walkouts: Hays County judge speaks on demonstrations across Central Texas
There are new details about a man arrested following a viral video showing him fighting with teen girls during an ICE protest in Buda.
There are new details about a man arrested following a viral video showing him fighting with teen girls during an ICE protest in Buda.
UT Austin creates new unit for campus safety
The University of Texas is creating a new unit for campus safety. UT said it is focused on coordination and long-term planning.
The University of Texas is creating a new unit for campus safety. UT said it is focused on coordination and long-term planning.
Neighbor rescues woman from Arlington Heights house fire with sledgehammer
A neighbor helped rescue a woman from a house fire Tuesday morning in Arlington Heights after forcing his way into a locked home with a sledgehammer.
A neighbor helped rescue a woman from a house fire Tuesday morning in Arlington Heights after forcing his way into a locked home with a sledgehammer.
Texas man sentenced for continuously sex trafficking a child
Evidence revealed the 41-year-old man was facilitating the prostitution of a child from a neighboring county and was using social media to solicit men for sexual encounters with the victim.
Evidence revealed the 41-year-old man was facilitating the prostitution of a child from a neighboring county and was using social media to solicit men for sexual encounters with the victim.
FedEx driver struck, injured; APD looking for vehicle that fled scene
The Austin Police Department is looking for an SUV that struck a FedEx driver during a delivery in North Austin and fled the scene.
The Austin Police Department is looking for an SUV that struck a FedEx driver during a delivery in North Austin and fled the scene.
New Mexico Health officials warn against raw milk after newborn dies of listeria
New Mexico health officials are warning residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection.
New Mexico health officials are warning residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection.
Texas student walkouts: Elgin ISD students protest ICE operations
Some Elgin ISD students walked out of class on Wednesday as part of a student-led demonstration.
Some Elgin ISD students walked out of class on Wednesday as part of a student-led demonstration.
DJ Young Slade, son of Atlanta rapper Lil Jon, reported missing in Milton
Atlanta rapper Lil Jon's son has been reported missing in Georgia, according to local police and a member of the son's management team.
Atlanta rapper Lil Jon's son has been reported missing in Georgia, according to local police and a member of the son's management team.
Wild video captures tire flying off British Airways plane moments after takeoff in Las Vegas
Video captured the moment a tire flew off a plane just moments after takeoff from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
Video captured the moment a tire flew off a plane just moments after takeoff from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
ICE responds after detainment of Houston ISD high school student
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after students at a Houston-area high school held a rally for a classmate who was taken into custody.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement after students at a Houston-area high school held a rally for a classmate who was taken into custody.
70-year-old Texas pastor accused of sexually assaulting teen at gym
A 70-year-old man has been arrested on sexual assault charges following an investigation into a June incident at a Lubbock gym involving a teenager, according to the Lubbock Police Department.
A 70-year-old man has been arrested on sexual assault charges following an investigation into a June incident at a Lubbock gym involving a teenager, according to the Lubbock Police Department.
Homeowners in these states may soon stop paying property taxes
Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.
Rising property tax bills and strong state revenues are prompting lawmakers in several states to consider cutting or eliminating property taxes.
70 'severely neglected' animals rescued from rural Texas home
More than 70 animals were rescued from a home in Ballinger, Texas, where much of the home was coated in urine and feces, and several of the animals appeared malnourished and injured.
More than 70 animals were rescued from a home in Ballinger, Texas, where much of the home was coated in urine and feces, and several of the animals appeared malnourished and injured.
Florida freeze: More than 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas collected by Florida wildlife officials
The winter freeze that embraced the sunshine state for several days caused iguanas to fall from trees as the frigid temperatures stunned the invasive species.
The winter freeze that embraced the sunshine state for several days caused iguanas to fall from trees as the frigid temperatures stunned the invasive species.
$64K cash found concealed in vehicle after traffic stop in Fayette County
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested and charged after $64,000 cash was found concealed in his vehicle.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested and charged after $64,000 cash was found concealed in his vehicle.
Police looking for suspect who stole vehicle left running at gas station
The Austin Police Department is looking for a suspect who stole a vehicle that was left running at a gas station.
The Austin Police Department is looking for a suspect who stole a vehicle that was left running at a gas station.