Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates

Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.

Standout Klein Oak student-athlete and mother killed in tragic Monday crash

A Spring mother and her 18-year-old son, a standout senior athlete at Klein Oak High School, were killed Monday evening in a two-vehicle crash on I-45 in Madison County. Kenny Kabano is now being memorialized by his classmates and former school community.

2 Texas universities named to Forbes "New Ivies" list for AI-ready graduates

Two top-tier Texas universities have officially been named "New Ivies" by Forbes for producing the elite talent today’s AI-driven workforce is looking for.

Kalshi fines, suspends Texas politician for betting on his own election

A Texas congressional candidate and two other politicians in other states have been fined and suspended from prediction market Kalshi for trading on their own races, the company said Wednesday.

Harris County detention officers 'no billed' for man's death while leaving jail

A grand jury has decided not to prosecute six Harris County detention officers for the death of Alexis Cardenas. He became unresponsive during an incident as he was leaving jail in July 2025.

Supreme Court allows wounded veteran's lawsuit against Texas-based company to move forward

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that an Irving-based company does not get a blanket shield from a lawsuit by a veteran wounded by a suicide bomb just because the incident happened during wartime.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.