Texas lawmaker asks Ken Paxton to investigate Transgender Education Network of Texas
Texas Rep. Jeff Leach has asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate the Transgender Education Network of Texas over a "Back to School Toolkit" he claims may violate state law.
Texas Rep. Jeff Leach has asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate the Transgender Education Network of Texas over a "Back to School Toolkit" he claims may violate state law.
Paxton vs. Talarico: Where They Stand on the Border
Democrats and Republicans have long held strong, differing viewpoints on immigration and border security and those differences are still apparent in the Texas Senate race, with Republican Ken Paxton known for defending the state's enforcement of its own border policies and Democrat James Talarico calling for federal reform.
Democrats and Republicans have long held strong, differing viewpoints on immigration and border security and those differences are still apparent in the Texas Senate race, with Republican Ken Paxton known for defending the state's enforcement of its own border policies and Democrat James Talarico calling for federal reform.
Man's body found in Buffalo Bayou in Downtown Houston
Police say the body of a 23-year-old man was found in Downtown Houston Wednesday morning.
Police say the body of a 23-year-old man was found in Downtown Houston Wednesday morning.
Texas bans use of state grant money for Flock cameras
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting state grant money from being used for Flock cameras and other license plate trackers.
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting state grant money from being used for Flock cameras and other license plate trackers.
Best Colleges in Texas 2027: Rice, Trinity, UT Austin lead WalletHub rankings
Rice University was named the top college in Texas and ranked 11th nationwide in WalletHub's 2027 College & University Rankings.
Rice University was named the top college in Texas and ranked 11th nationwide in WalletHub's 2027 College & University Rankings.
Harris County authorities arrest suspect on 3 counts of possession of child pornography
One man is facing multiple charges after being arrested on Tuesday by Harris County authorities.
One man is facing multiple charges after being arrested on Tuesday by Harris County authorities.
DHS confirms target in Harris County ICE operation crash as new witnesses come forward in investigation
DHS confirmed that Jose Mendoza Cervantas was not the intended target of last weekend's ICE operation. Four new witnesses have stepped forward, including two men who were held inside the unmarked ICE vehicle alongside non-target detainee Luis Enriquez.
DHS confirmed that Jose Mendoza Cervantas was not the intended target of last weekend's ICE operation. Four new witnesses have stepped forward, including two men who were held inside the unmarked ICE vehicle alongside non-target detainee Luis Enriquez.
Houston crime: Man critically injured in robbery, authorities searching for suspect
One person was critically injured following a robbery that occurred in west Houston on Wednesday afternoon, police say.
One person was critically injured following a robbery that occurred in west Houston on Wednesday afternoon, police say.
Voting rights groups sue Texas over delayed online voter registrations
Voting rights groups in Texas have filed a lawsuit alleging the state violated a 2021 settlement agreement after technical problems with the Department of Public Safety's web portal caused a delay in voter registrations for months.
Voting rights groups in Texas have filed a lawsuit alleging the state violated a 2021 settlement agreement after technical problems with the Department of Public Safety's web portal caused a delay in voter registrations for months.
Texas Senate race remains a dead heat as early voting approaches
Texas' top candidates for the U.S. Senate again find themselves in a virtual tie with less than a week before early voting begins.
Texas' top candidates for the U.S. Senate again find themselves in a virtual tie with less than a week before early voting begins.
City of Clute police chief placed on paid administrative leave
The City of Clute announced the police chief has been placed on administration leave for unknown reasons at this time.
The City of Clute announced the police chief has been placed on administration leave for unknown reasons at this time.
East Texas 26-year-old sentenced to 25 years for production and distribution of child pornography
A Texarkana man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
A Texarkana man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Lubbock County Judge denies sexual contact allegations made by justice of the peace
Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish called allegations of unwanted physical contact by Justice of the Peace Susan Rowley "preposterous" following an audio release.
Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish called allegations of unwanted physical contact by Justice of the Peace Susan Rowley "preposterous" following an audio release.
16 alleged Houston gang members indicted, accused of drug trafficking and robbery
Sixteen alleged members and affiliates of a violent Houston gang are facing several federal charges, including drug trafficking conspiracy and firearms offenses.
Sixteen alleged members and affiliates of a violent Houston gang are facing several federal charges, including drug trafficking conspiracy and firearms offenses.
Sister of reality TV personality charged in connection to her death in Oakland
Charges have been filed in the case of a reality TV personality who was shot and killed in downtown Oakland over the weekend.
Charges have been filed in the case of a reality TV personality who was shot and killed in downtown Oakland over the weekend.
The true meaning behind the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
A former St. Jude patient who beat childhood cancer is sharing how the hospital saved her life and gave her family the support they needed during treatment. The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway raises funds so families never receive a bill for treatment, housing, travel, or food.
A former St. Jude patient who beat childhood cancer is sharing how the hospital saved her life and gave her family the support they needed during treatment. The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway raises funds so families never receive a bill for treatment, housing, travel, or food.
Houston police: Man suffering stab wound allegedly stole bystander's vehicle at knifepoint
Houston police are investigating after a man allegedly crashed a vehicle and then robbed bystanders at knifepoint Tuesday night.
Houston police are investigating after a man allegedly crashed a vehicle and then robbed bystanders at knifepoint Tuesday night.
Baytown mother holds community meeting to discuss proposed 'Andrew's Law'
A Baytown mother is pushing for change after her teenage son was allegedly stabbed to death by a classmate at school last year. On Tuesday night, Rebecca Meismer held a community meeting in Baytown, bringing together school district leaders, city council members and community advocates to discuss the proposal.
A Baytown mother is pushing for change after her teenage son was allegedly stabbed to death by a classmate at school last year. On Tuesday night, Rebecca Meismer held a community meeting in Baytown, bringing together school district leaders, city council members and community advocates to discuss the proposal.