Pulse Nightclub shooting 10 years later: What happened, victims, Orlando memorial

It has been 10 years since the deadly mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in downtown Orlando – where 49 men and women were killed, and more than 50 others were hurt, while celebrating Latin Night at the LGBTQ club.

Accused Charlie Kirk killer back in court, lawyers dispute bullet comment

The legal defense team for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want a judge to hold prosecutors in contempt for comments they made in the media about bullet fragments recovered from Kirk's body.

“8647” etched into National Mall grass under investigation

The U.S. Park Police are investigating after massive numbers reading “8647” appeared etched into the grass on the National Mall, just days before President Donald Trump’s birthday celebrations and a major UFC event planned near the White House.

Iran latest: Trump says US-Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend

After calling off new military strikes on Iran on Thursday, President Donald Trump told reporters a peace deal could be signed by both countries as soon as this weekend.

Texas man declared dead by Social Security forced to prove he was alive after benefits stopped

A Texas man says he spent weeks trying to convince the Social Security Administration that he was still alive after receiving a condolence letter informing him of his own death.

Pasadena police release video of officer shooting inside department parking garage

Pasadena police released video showing an officer accidentally shooting another officer in the department’s parking garage during what the chief described as horseplay involving loaded guns.

OB-GYN group issues first-ever vaccine recommendations

A leading OB-GYN organization is breaking from federal vaccine guidance. The new schedule aligns with prior recommendations, before changes were made under the Trump administration.

Ban on Big Bend border wall fails in U.S. House committee

A proposal to ban the Trump administration from building a border wall in Big Bend National Park failed Wednesday in the U.S. House Appropriations Committee in a vote along party lines.

Texas AG warning Big 12 about sanctioning Texas Tech following recent court order regarding Brendan Sorsby

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to leaders of the Big 12 Conference stating that any effort to sanction Texas Tech following a valid court order regarding QB Brendan Sorsby would be a violation of federal and state law and expose the conference and its members to antitrust liability.

Officials warn about underage drinking on the water

Being out on the water can already be dangerous, and when alcohol is in the mix, it could be even worse. Officials say 41 percent of open-water drownings in Texas involve young people ages 20–39.

Remains found in WA in 2000 identified as missing Hawaii man

Human remains found in Olympic National Park more than 20 years ago have been identified as Joseph Louis Serrao Jr., who was reported missing in 1998.

Texas high school students see gains in all STAAR test subjects

Texas high school students made gains in every subject this year, according to state test results released Wednesday.

Kennedy Center's lawsuit against Chuck Redd dismissed

A judge dropped a Kennedy Center lawsuit against Chuck Redd after the musician refused to perform at a holiday event over the center’s board voting to rename it after President Donald Trump.

Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe weather, flash flood threats

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a multi-day threat of severe weather and flash flooding across much of the state.

Texas GOP Convention underway in Houston

Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.