Travis, El Paso counties sue Ken Paxton over new crime reporting rules

Travis and El Paso counties are suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over new reporting requirements that only affect 13 counties.

Fort Worth children's hospital's colorful display challenges insurance-axing bill

125 colorful cardboard kids outside a Fort Worth children's hospital represent thousands of young patients who stand to have their insurance cut by proposed Texas legislation.

10 inmates who escaped New Orleans jail may have had inside help

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday, including a convicted killer. Officials say there’s evidence they received help from someone inside the sheriff’s department.

Texas asks for USDA waiver to ban junk food from SNAP benefits

Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.

Texas House passes bill requiring AC in state prisons

The bill would require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to install air conditioning at each of its facilities by the end of 2032.

Texas House takes steps to repeal 'homosexual conduct' ban

Repealing the law would prevent it from becoming a "zombie law" and going back into effect in the event the court decision was overturned.

San Marcos officials warn of phishing scam

The City of San Marcos is warning citizens about a phishing scam where people posing as city officials are asking for money.

Jacksonville airport reopens after vehicle fire in parking garage, officials say

The Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) in Florida has reopened after being closed for several hours when a fire broke out in one of its parking garages on Friday afternoon.

Austin passed by Fort Worth in total population, estimates show

Austin is falling in the rankings of the largest cities in the country, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.