TxDOT unveils 'Tex' the barrel cowboy for National Work Zone Awareness Week
A massive cowboy made of retired traffic barrels is tipping his hat to drivers in West Texas this week, part of a creative statewide effort by transportation officials to curb work zone accidents.
A massive cowboy made of retired traffic barrels is tipping his hat to drivers in West Texas this week, part of a creative statewide effort by transportation officials to curb work zone accidents.
Texas DPS arrests 40 in West Texas violent crime surge operation
A two-day surge operation targeting violent crime in West Texas resulted in 40 arrests and the seizure of multiple illegal firearms, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Wednesday.
A two-day surge operation targeting violent crime in West Texas resulted in 40 arrests and the seizure of multiple illegal firearms, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Wednesday.
Dagg Road shooting: Arrests made in shooting death of 17-year-old during party
A suspect has been charged with murder for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of a 17-year-old at a party in south Houston.
A suspect has been charged with murder for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of a 17-year-old at a party in south Houston.
14 Texas, New Mexico residents charged in scheme to sell stolen oil across state lines
Federal authorities indicted 14 people from Texas and New Mexico for allegedly conspiring to steal crude oil from the Permian Basin and resell it for profit.
Federal authorities indicted 14 people from Texas and New Mexico for allegedly conspiring to steal crude oil from the Permian Basin and resell it for profit.
Cruz predicts Democrats could force government shutdown ahead of midterms
Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday that he believes Democrats will force a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday that he believes Democrats will force a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
Houston City Council votes on immigration police change amid threat of losing $110M in grants
Houston City Council has voted on changes to a city ordinance that outlines how police should interact with federal immigration authorities.
Houston City Council has voted on changes to a city ordinance that outlines how police should interact with federal immigration authorities.
2 San Antonio houses explode hours apart; 5 injured
Five people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after two separate homes exploded hours apart on the same street Wednesday evening.
Five people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after two separate homes exploded hours apart on the same street Wednesday evening.
East Downtown train crash: Woman, 2 dogs inside vehicle hit by train
A woman is hospitalized after a train crashed into her vehicle with her two dogs inside in the East Downtown area, according to Houston Police Department officials.
A woman is hospitalized after a train crashed into her vehicle with her two dogs inside in the East Downtown area, according to Houston Police Department officials.
Earth Day: Texas experts reveal 'Superstar' native plants to boost your garden
As Texans prepare to celebrate Earth Day, conservation experts are urging home gardeners to look beyond traditional landscaping and embrace "ecoregion specific" native plants to bolster the state’s local ecosystems.
As Texans prepare to celebrate Earth Day, conservation experts are urging home gardeners to look beyond traditional landscaping and embrace "ecoregion specific" native plants to bolster the state’s local ecosystems.
Earth Day: H-E-B tote bag giveaway across Texas
H-E-B is celebrating Earth Day by giving away reusable bags to its customers.
H-E-B is celebrating Earth Day by giving away reusable bags to its customers.
Spring ISD teacher allegedly ran from police while half naked, HPD says
A Spring ISD middle school teacher was arrested and is facing charges after leading police on a chase and running from officers while half naked, according to authorities.
A Spring ISD middle school teacher was arrested and is facing charges after leading police on a chase and running from officers while half naked, according to authorities.
DA's office wanted $250K bond for student accused of bringing gun to school twice, judge disagrees
Records show a suspect accused of of having a gun at school twice received a lower bond than another student facing his first accusation.
Records show a suspect accused of of having a gun at school twice received a lower bond than another student facing his first accusation.
Houston City Council to consider immigration policy change to restore $110M in grants
Facing the potential loss of $110 million in public safety funding, Houston City Council will meet Wednesday to consider changing a city ordinance that dictates how police interact with federal immigration authorities.
Facing the potential loss of $110 million in public safety funding, Houston City Council will meet Wednesday to consider changing a city ordinance that dictates how police interact with federal immigration authorities.
How a vape shop near a Houston-area school is following state law
A Texas law banning e-cigarette advertisements within 1,000 feet of schools is being put to the test at a Houston vape shop located directly across from Spring Woods High School.
A Texas law banning e-cigarette advertisements within 1,000 feet of schools is being put to the test at a Houston vape shop located directly across from Spring Woods High School.
Texas sues California companies for shipping illegal, high-potency kratom into state
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against two California-based companies, Pure Leaf Kratom and Outcast Distribution, for allegedly shipping illegal, high-potency synthetic kratom products to Texas consumers in violation of state safety laws.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against two California-based companies, Pure Leaf Kratom and Outcast Distribution, for allegedly shipping illegal, high-potency synthetic kratom products to Texas consumers in violation of state safety laws.
Houston police groups react to alleged video of local officer
Two police officer groups in Houston have spoken out against a racist video that is said to be from a local officer. Sources say she is being investigated for her behavior in this video.
Two police officer groups in Houston have spoken out against a racist video that is said to be from a local officer. Sources say she is being investigated for her behavior in this video.
Texas A&M women’s volleyball honored by President Trump at White House for 2025 NCAA National Championship
President Donald Trump honored the Texas A&M women’s volleyball team at the White House on Tuesday to celebrate their historic 2025 NCAA national championship win.
President Donald Trump honored the Texas A&M women’s volleyball team at the White House on Tuesday to celebrate their historic 2025 NCAA national championship win.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
James Talarico calls for suspension of federal gas tax; John Cornyn calls move "short-sighted solution"
High fuel prices are becoming a key talking point in the Texas race for U.S. Senate.
High fuel prices are becoming a key talking point in the Texas race for U.S. Senate.