Texas prison officer gets 10-year sentence for smuggling meth behind bars

A correctional officer for a federal prison in Texas has been sentenced to 10 years' confinement for smuggling multiple drugs, including meth, into the facility.

Winning Houston Rodeo lamb auctioned for record $1 million

A 13-year-old girl made RODEOHOUSTON history with her million-dollar lamb at the rodeo's junior market auction.

Texas Supreme Court orders LGBTQ org. to turn over records in transgender care investigation

The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.

Blue dragons spotted on Texas beaches as spring break season begins

Tiny sea creatures that can impart a painful sting have been spotted on Texas beaches this week as spring break season begins.

Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt urges Lina Hidalgo to resign after Houston rodeo incident

Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt posted on social media calling for the resignation of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after her recent incident at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Texas Southern University terminates Athletic Director Dr. Kevin Granger

Texas Southern University has terminated Athletic Director Dr. Kevin Granger and removed his retired jersey banner from the campus arena following investigations into allegations made in a civil lawsuit last year. Granger has denied the allegations.

Houston Rodeo responds to Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo's claims of 'manhandling' at concert

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo released a response on Thursday after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo claimed that she was “manhandled" and escorted out of Tuesday night’s Megan Maroney concert.

Records: Suspect at Klein ISD school office armed with gun, taser

An armed man in tactical gear was stopped by a secure lobby at Zwink Elementary on Tuesday after slipping through a front door that failed to latch properly. Klein ISD defended waiting 24 hours to alert parents, stating the delay was a tactical move coordinated with the FBI.

Texas ban on smokable THC products to take effect March 31

New rules were adopted recently by the Texas Department of State Health Services, which prohibit stores from selling any smokable form of THC, including hemp derivatives. 

Conservationists among 100+ to sign letter asking Congress to ban Big Bend border wall

About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks. 

Suspect charged for death of missing Houston woman Angela Diaz

A man has been charged for the death of Angela Diaz, a 22-year-old Houston woman whose remains were found a year after she was reported missing.

Texas 'mariachi brothers' released from ICE custody after lawmakers intervene

Brothers who were invited to perform mariachi music at the White House last summer are part of a family who's been released from ICE custody in Texas. 

Members of Michigan synagogue that was attacked have Texas ties

Texas synagogues are emphasizing safety and sharing their support for Temple Israel in Michigan after an armed man rammed his vehicle into the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday.