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.

Ex-Houston police officer gets probation in deadly Harding Street raid

Former Houston police officer Steven Bryant has been sentenced to five years of probation in connection to the deadly Harding Street raid in 2019.

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.

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.

Video: Houston County suspect kicks out window, jumps from deputy's truck

Authorities say a suspect was taken back into custody after he kicked out the back window of a patrol vehicle and jumped from the moving truck while wearing two sets of handcuffs.

Border Patrol rescues three migrants locked inside freight car in second incident in two weeks

U.S. Border Patrol agents recently rescued three migrants who had been locked inside a freight car by smugglers, marking the second such incident at the same location in recent weeks.

Mississippi teenager critically ill in Houston hospital after accidental highly-toxic chemical exposure

A Mississippi teenager is critically ill at a Houston hospital after suffering an accidental exposure to the herbicide paraquat, prompting an outpouring of community support and prayers for his family.

Flaring ends in SE Houston after plant experienced flaring following power outage

A black plume of smoke could be seen in southeast Houston on Monday afternoon after a plant experienced flaring following a power outage, officials say.