Texas students, analysts have conflicting opinions on proposal to replace STAAR test
Texas lawmakers are trying to replace one big STAAR test in public schools with three shorter tests. House Bill 8 is set for a floor debate on Tuesday, August 26.
Texas lawmakers are trying to replace one big STAAR test in public schools with three shorter tests. House Bill 8 is set for a floor debate on Tuesday, August 26.
House explosion north of St. Louis injures 3, destroys homes
Three people were injured Monday morning when a house exploded in unincorporated north St. Louis County, authorities said.
Three people were injured Monday morning when a house exploded in unincorporated north St. Louis County, authorities said.
Decapitated body discovered near Nashville Waffle House
Skull discovered 100 yards from body near McDonald's and Waffle House restaurants
Skull discovered 100 yards from body near McDonald's and Waffle House restaurants
Roads reopen after incident at Lakeway Village Square Shopping Center
Roads have reopened after an investigation in Lakeway on Monday afternoon.
Roads have reopened after an investigation in Lakeway on Monday afternoon.
Bodies of child, father found in lake after Amish woman’s 'concerning statements,' sheriff says
The victims were identified as 4-year-old Vincent Miller and 45-year-old Marcus Miller.
The victims were identified as 4-year-old Vincent Miller and 45-year-old Marcus Miller.
Greg Casar announces reelection campaign, continues fight against new congressional maps
U.S. Representative Greg Casar, of Austin, has announced his reelection campaign. He also continues to pushback on the new congressional maps that were passed by the Texas Legislature.
U.S. Representative Greg Casar, of Austin, has announced his reelection campaign. He also continues to pushback on the new congressional maps that were passed by the Texas Legislature.
No active shooter found at University of Arkansas, police say
Police at the University of Arkansas responded to multiple reports of an active shooter, but they said they didn't find a shooter or any victims.
Police at the University of Arkansas responded to multiple reports of an active shooter, but they said they didn't find a shooter or any victims.
Taylor community center fire ruled undetermined
An investigation into a fire at a Taylor community center is now closed, the city said.
An investigation into a fire at a Taylor community center is now closed, the city said.
Ex-MD Anderson scientist accused of stealing trade secrets for China
A former researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center is accused of trying to steal proprietary cancer-related research and take it to China.
A former researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center is accused of trying to steal proprietary cancer-related research and take it to China.
Rapper Lil Nas X charged with 3 felonies after bizarre stroll in LA
Lil Nas X has been charged with four felonies, including three counts of battery on a police officer.
Lil Nas X has been charged with four felonies, including three counts of battery on a police officer.
San Antonio resident wins $1 Million in Powerball drawing
A San Antonio resident claimed a Powerball prize worth $1,000,004 in the Aug. 18 drawing.
A San Antonio resident claimed a Powerball prize worth $1,000,004 in the Aug. 18 drawing.
Miami tops US in home delistings as sellers hold out for higher prices
Miami leads the nation in home delistings as sellers pull properties from the market rather than slash prices, according to Realtor.com’s July housing report.
Miami leads the nation in home delistings as sellers pull properties from the market rather than slash prices, according to Realtor.com’s July housing report.
School bus drops into sink hole; Hays CISD says no one hurt
Hays Consolidated Independent School District says one of its buses dropped into a sink hole.
Hays Consolidated Independent School District says one of its buses dropped into a sink hole.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Leander ISD bus crash: DPS says driver won't face criminal charges
The Leander Independent School District releases video from the August 13 rollover bus crash as DPS says the driver will not face criminal charges.
The Leander Independent School District releases video from the August 13 rollover bus crash as DPS says the driver will not face criminal charges.
How the Supreme Court has ruled on flag-burning laws
As President Trump signed an executive order this week cracking down on flag burning, here’s a look back at when flag burning and desecration have been challenged in the court of law.
As President Trump signed an executive order this week cracking down on flag burning, here’s a look back at when flag burning and desecration have been challenged in the court of law.
Harjinder Singh: Nearly 2.5M people sign petition supporting driver accused in deadly Florida crash
A petition urging Florida officials to show leniency toward Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed three people, has garnered nearly 2.5 million signatures as of Sunday afternoon.
A petition urging Florida officials to show leniency toward Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed three people, has garnered nearly 2.5 million signatures as of Sunday afternoon.
Benefit concert for Texas Hill Country flood victims
A benefit concert at the legendary Poodie's Roadhouse in Spicewood brought the community together to raise money for victims of the recent Texas Hill Country floods.
A benefit concert at the legendary Poodie's Roadhouse in Spicewood brought the community together to raise money for victims of the recent Texas Hill Country floods.
Poodie's Roadhouse hosts benefit concert for Texas Hill Country flood victims
A benefit concert at the legendary Poodie's Roadhouse in Spicewood brought the community together to raise money for victims of the recent Texas Hill Country floods.
A benefit concert at the legendary Poodie's Roadhouse in Spicewood brought the community together to raise money for victims of the recent Texas Hill Country floods.
New Texas congressional map faces court challenge over gerrymandering claims
A legal challenge has been filed against Texas's newly enacted congressional map, which plaintiffs claim is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander that dilutes the voting power of communities of color.
A legal challenge has been filed against Texas's newly enacted congressional map, which plaintiffs claim is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander that dilutes the voting power of communities of color.