Dallas Shooting: Dallas ISD officer wounded in Sam's Club parking lot

A Dallas ISD police officer was shot while trying to help someone near the Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in Northwest Dallas on Thursday morning.

Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Rebecca Hill dismissed by judge who says clerk doesn’t owe him for defense

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Alexander Murdaugh seeking to recover $600,000 in legal expenses from the county clerk accused of interfering with the jury in his murder trial.

Screwworm cases in Texas continue climbing

A new case of screwworm was reported in Texas this week, bringing the total reported cases in the state this year to 44.

Rep. Chuck Edwards ends campaign after ethics committee cites inappropriate conduct

North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured.

Ex-Harris County deputy accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl

A former Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, according to court documents.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces $16.8 billion SpaceX chip manufacturing plant in Texas

SpaceX is building a $16.8B semiconductor plant in Grimes County, Texas. The "Terafab" facility will create 3,000 jobs and consolidate chip manufacturing for space and AI.

Three people charged with making threats in Nolan Wells case

Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.

Massive fire at Galveston seafood warehouse

Firefighters battled a large fire at a seafood warehouse in Galveston on Wednesday night.

State Fair of Texas 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists revealed

The State Fair of Texas revealed 15 finalists for the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards across savory, sweet, and drink categories. One of those entries is a chocolate version of the classic Fletcher’s Corny Dog.

Florida man accused of cutting off diver's air supply in fight over coveted lobster diving spot

A battle over a lobster diving spot off the Florida coast allegedly escalated into an underwater nightmare after a man was accused of shutting off another diver's air supply, a confrontation that landed him behind bars on an attempted murder charge.

Texas Game Wardens investigate illegal killing of nearly 12-foot alligator in Liberty County

Texas Game Wardens are investigating the illegal killing of a nearly 12-foot alligator in northwest Liberty County. A family said they found the gator floating along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River in July after it was shot in the head.

Harris County officials warn families as e-bike, e-scooter injuries surge

Officials say the devices are becoming increasingly popular among elementary and middle school students, but many families may not fully understand how fast they can travel or the injuries they can cause.

Mold in Friendswood ISD school postpones school year

Westwood Elementary remains closed as Friendswood ISD addresses mold found around the campus over the summer.

Texas county accused of changing voting maps after primary elections

Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.