7 charged with voter fraud during 2024 elections in North Texas

Seven people in North Texas have been taken into federal custody and accused of voting illegally during recent general elections in Tarrant County and Dallas County.

Former Gateway pastor Robert Morris’ sex offender photo features black eye

Robert Morris has a black eye in a photo that was posted on Tuesday on the state’s sex offender registry website. An attorney for the former Southlake megachurch pastor said he fell and hit a door.

Texas lawmakers consider action against sports prediction markets

A certain kind of online wagering is drawing scrutiny from Texas lawmakers. They are now considering whether the state should take action against prediction markets.

Vermont man on trial claims CIA told him to shoot three Palestinian students

An attempted murder trial has begun for a man accused of shooting three Palestinian college students in a Burlington, Vermont neighborhood in 2023.

'Narrow-minded': UT student speaks out after Texas GOP candidate's controversial posts about student diversity

More people are speaking about the controversial comments made by the Texas GOP candidate for Railroad Commissioner about a diverse group of University of Texas students, including the students themselves.

Travis County approves tax increase for Central Health
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If you live in Travis County, you are part of the Central Health Hospital District, which makes up part of your property tax bill.

Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran war

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the House floor Tuesday.

Texas data centers could face penalties over water reporting

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's water development board to start penalizing major water users if they haven't complied with water use reporting requirements.

Jasmine Crockett faces backlash after honoring Chris Brown at Arlington concert

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is facing criticism after honoring singer Chris Brown with an official recognition during a show in Arlington on Saturday.

Kennedy Center board votes to close venue after judge blocks plan to honor Trump: report

The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote.

Training accident at Fort Hood leaves one soldier dead and another injured

A soldier assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division has died following a vehicle rollover incident during training at Fort Hood, military officials announced.

America's most diverse states: See where your state ranks

The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.

Cedar Park toddler in hospital after vacation
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A Cedar Park toddler suddenly stopped breathing during a family vacation, and her lungs collapsed, leading to weeks in the hospital. Now back home, her family is facing another fight to get her the care she needs while medical bills continue to pile up. FOX 7 Austin's Julieanna Jackson reports.

Texas horse tests positive for New World screwworm

The first confirmed case of New World screwworm in a horse has been detected in Presidio County, Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Mexican national pleads guilty to operating cartel smuggling tunnel beneath Texas-Mexico border

A Mexican national pleaded guilty in federal court for operating a cartel smuggling tunnel between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, charging migrants up to $30K for cross-border entry.