Average tax refund up nearly 11% from a year ago, IRS data shows
The IRS reported the average tax refund is up nearly 11% so far this tax filing season.
The IRS reported the average tax refund is up nearly 11% so far this tax filing season.
State seeks $1 million in penalties following West Texas facility fire and contamination
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Permian Basin Containers, LLC over a "catastrophic" 2024 Odessa fire. The state claims the company ignored orders to clean up toxic chemicals that spread to nearby homes and groundwater.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Permian Basin Containers, LLC over a "catastrophic" 2024 Odessa fire. The state claims the company ignored orders to clean up toxic chemicals that spread to nearby homes and groundwater.
TSA gets paid as DHS shutdown becomes longest in government history
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached 45 days on Monday, setting a new record for the longest shutdown in government history as Congress begins a two-week spring recess.
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached 45 days on Monday, setting a new record for the longest shutdown in government history as Congress begins a two-week spring recess.
Trump administration launches official White House mobile app
President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts.
President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts.
Paxton picks up CPAC’s endorsement in Texas Senate runoff on final day of convention
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has gotten the nod from the Conservative Political Action Conference in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has gotten the nod from the Conservative Political Action Conference in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
Trump says military building 'massive complex' beneath new White House ballroom
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.
When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Artemis II mission: The road to the Moon runs through Texas
As NASA prepares for the historic Artemis II mission, Texas is reinforcing its role as the primary hub for America’s return to the moon.
As NASA prepares for the historic Artemis II mission, Texas is reinforcing its role as the primary hub for America’s return to the moon.
Amber Alert canceled after missing 1-year-old from Houston found safe
A Houston Regional Amber Alert has been canceled after the 1-year-old at the center of it was found safe on Monday.
A Houston Regional Amber Alert has been canceled after the 1-year-old at the center of it was found safe on Monday.
14 units affected by apartment fire in Westside Houston area, firefighter injured
The Houston Fire Department battled a 2-alarm fire at an apartment complex in the west Houston area on Sunday evening. One firefighter was injured.
The Houston Fire Department battled a 2-alarm fire at an apartment complex in the west Houston area on Sunday evening. One firefighter was injured.
$26 million in grant funding announced for projects in Texas military communities
Governor Greg Abbott recently announced more than $26 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in Texas military communities.
Governor Greg Abbott recently announced more than $26 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in Texas military communities.
Teen shot in the leg near Bellaire Boulevard after interaction with other group
One teen was shot while walking in southwest Harris County on Sunday evening, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
One teen was shot while walking in southwest Harris County on Sunday evening, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Galena Park shooting: 1 dead, 2 injured after shots fired at basketball court
One person is dead and two others are in critical condition after a shooting in Galena Park at a basketball court on Sunday evening.
One person is dead and two others are in critical condition after a shooting in Galena Park at a basketball court on Sunday evening.
American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon
A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.
A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.
Watch: Colorado fugitive found asleep in attic after police deploy drone
A Colorado man wanted on a felony warrant was arrested after police used a drone to locate him hiding in the attic of a Wheat Ridge home.
A Colorado man wanted on a felony warrant was arrested after police used a drone to locate him hiding in the attic of a Wheat Ridge home.
7 people shot during birthday party at rented lounge in Dickinson
Seven people were wounded in a shooting outside a rented lounge in Dickinson early Sunday morning as a birthday party was ending.
Seven people were wounded in a shooting outside a rented lounge in Dickinson early Sunday morning as a birthday party was ending.
$17 million in methamphetamine hidden in blackberry shipment found at Texas-Mexico border
More than $17 million worth of methamphetamine was seized by federal agents at the Pharr International Bridge hidden inside a shipment of blackberries.
More than $17 million worth of methamphetamine was seized by federal agents at the Pharr International Bridge hidden inside a shipment of blackberries.
Pedestrian killed after apparent hit-and-run in Cloverleaf area
Harris County authorities are investigating a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run while walking in the Cloverleaf area early Sunday morning.
Harris County authorities are investigating a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run while walking in the Cloverleaf area early Sunday morning.
Driver fleeing police crashes into woods in north Harris County, killing two in fiery crash
Two people were killed in a fiery crash in north Harris County after a driver sped away from a deputy's attempted traffic stop.
Two people were killed in a fiery crash in north Harris County after a driver sped away from a deputy's attempted traffic stop.
6 shot at north Houston house party, police investigating
Six people were shot, one critically, after gunfire erupted at a large house party in north Houston on Saturday night, according to the Houston Police Department.
Six people were shot, one critically, after gunfire erupted at a large house party in north Houston on Saturday night, according to the Houston Police Department.