5 members of Texas family charged in connection with Capitol riot
Five members of the same Texas family are facing federal charges in connection with the Capitol riot.
Texas governor says Democrats who fled state to block GOP voting bill will be arrested upon return
"As soon as they come back in the state of Texas, they will be arrested," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said. "They will be cabined inside the Texas Capitol until they get their job done."
Tesla launches initiative to build first solar neighborhood in Austin
The partnership between Tesla, Brookfield, and Dacra will be the first Tesla Solar neighborhood and the nation’s most sustainable residential community.
Teen killed after jumping from car during fight with her mother in Harris Co.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said preliminary information revealed that a teen girl, possibly 15, was having a fight with her mother when she jumped out of a moving car.
US Army sergeant indicted on murder, aggravated assault charges over shooting of Garrett Foster
Foster was fatally shot while participating in a protest in Austin in July 2020.
Florida law enforcement to head to Texas, Arizona to help border control efforts
Governor DeSantis said the Florida personnel would remain on assignment in the other states for at least 16 days "across a variety of different functions."
Lakers' Alex Caruso arrested in Texas for possession of marijuana, jail records show
Alex Caruso, who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers, was briefly behind bars in Texas after he was suspected of possessing marijuana.
Gov. Abbott vetoes bipartisan bill aimed at expanding Texas animal cruelty rules
Senate Bill 474, or the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, would have prohibited the use of heavy chains to restrain a dog. Owners would’ve been punished for leaving dogs without drinkable water or adequate shelter. But once it reached Gov. Abbott's desk, he vetoed it.
Fort Worth’s Opal Lee attends White House signing of Juneteenth bill
After years of persistence and hundreds of miles walked, 94-year-old Opal Lee's mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become a reality. She was even able to see her hard work brought to life in person.
Florida Gov. DeSantis sending law enforcement personnel to aid Texas, Arizona with border crisis
DeSantis said the directive was a response to requests from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Downtown Austin shooting allegedly started as fight between teenagers
The charges against the 15-year-old and 17-year-old have since been dropped by the Travis County District Attorney's Office.
Second suspect arrested following mass shooting that left one dead
A second suspect in Saturday's mass shooting in downtown Austin has been arrested and charged.
POLICE: Houston father accidentally shoots 9-year-old son in the chest
A 9-year-old boy is fighting for his life after officials say his father accidentally shot him in the chest.
Four women pulled to safety after almost going over Longhorn Dam
Four women on an electric boat had to be rescued by Austin Police Department Lake Patrol after getting too close to Longhorn Dam.
Former President Donald Trump, Bill O'Reilly coming to Orlando's Amway Center
The Amway Center said that ‘The History Tour,' featuring former President Donald Trump and personality Bill O'Reilly, is coming to Orlando in December.
State bar of Texas investigating AG Ken Paxton over election lawsuit
The State Bar of Texas is looking at whether Paxton's failed efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election amounted to professional misconduct.
Joint Base San Antonio Lackland lifts lockdown after active shooter report
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
Texas woman arrested for posing as 13-year-old daughter to prove point on school shootings
Casey Garcia, 30, of San Elizario, said she put on fake tanner and dyed her hair to better resemble her teen daughter, "Julie."
Victor Cuevas, man behind tiger roaming streets of west Houston pens love letter to big cat
It's been almost a month since headlines hit about a tiger roaming the streets of west Houston. And while the big cat has since found sanctuary in a wildlife preserve, the man involved in the entire case, Victor Cuevas, shared a love letter opening up about India, the 9-month-old Bengal tiger.
3-year-old girl survives freak accident at Parker equestrian center
A galloping horse tried to avoid a three-year-old North Texas girl, attempting to jump over her last second. It nearly succeeded, except for a powerful hind leg that kicked her in the face.