Texas clamps down on ID requirements for vehicle registration

Those looking to register a vehicle in Texas will need to prove they entered the country legally after the state Department of Motor Vehicles clamped down on the identification requirements.

Texas DPS finds 137 pounds of cocaine during traffic stop; 2 men arrested

The cocaine, with an estimated street value of $1 million, was found in 50 bundles concealed in a false compartment beneath a pickup truck's bed.

Houston tornado: Is your home insured for storm damages?

Many northern Houston-area residents had their homes severely damaged on Monday and might be wondering if their home is properly covered by insurance.

Houston tornado: Report storm damage, resources available for residents

If you suffered from damage because of Monday's storms in the northern Houston-area, fill out a survey to see what resources may be available to you.

‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.

Paxton sues state housing agency for religious discrimination

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs over rules he says discriminate against religious groups.

3 Texans win $1M each in lottery scratch-offs

Three Texans have claimed top prizes of $1 million each from three different Texas Lottery scratch ticket games, according to lottery officials.

South Texas: 51 undocumented migrants found smuggled in refrigerated produce truck

A man who authorities say was in the U.S. illegally is facing federal charges after being accused of smuggling more than four dozen people, including two juveniles, in a cramped, hidden compartment of a refrigerated produce truck in South Texas.

Missing Virginia football coach wanted on child pornography charges

A head football coach who was reported missing in Virginia last week is now wanted by Virginia State Police for child pornography charges. 

Maria De La Rosa: Latin musician and influencer killed in California shooting

A rising Latin musician and influencer was shot and killed while sitting in her car in the San Fernando Valley over the weekend, authorities said.

WATCH: Houston tornado forces firefighters to hunker in resident's garage

Several Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in a home garage after high winds moved through a Houston-area neighborhood on Monday afternoon.

Trump Obamacare extension proposal: What to know

The fate of rising healthcare premiums for millions of Americans is still in limbo after the historic government shutdown, but a plan circulating the White House could bring some relief.

$10M in meth found hidden in salad greens at Texas-Mexico border

The nearly 1,153 pounds of alleged narcotics were discovered hidden inside a commercial vehicle carrying a shipment of lettuce from Mexico.

Texas trout fishing season kicks off for the holidays

Just in time for the holiday season, thousands of rainbow trout will be stocked in water bodies across Texas starting the day before Thanksgiving, marking the official beginning of the state's annual winter trout fishing tradition.

How much you need to make to live comfortably in Texas' biggest cities

If you've felt the pinch lately when paying rent, buying groceries, or filling up your gas tank, you're not alone. After years of high inflation, the cost of just living comfortably in America has skyrocketed.

Pentagon investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly over video

Arizona's senior senator is now under investigation by the Pentagon, after he took part in a video with other Democratic lawmakers where they told military members that they can "refuse illegal orders."

Texas State Park holiday events 2025: Lights, trails, and fun activities

Texas State Parks are hosting a variety of holiday-themed events across the state during November and December, inviting visitors to enjoy festive activities from watercolor painting to kayak tours.