CBP warns South Texas travelers of flesh-eating screwworm threat

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is warning travelers in South Texas of the threat of the New World Screwworm (NWS), a parasite that officials say poses a threat to the state's meat industry.

Dallas gas explosion at apartment complex leaves 3 dead, sends multiple others to hospital

A suspected gas explosion and fire were reported on Thursday at an apartment building in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. Officials confirmed that at least three people were killed in the explosion, including a child.

Remains found in 1992 disappearance case as husband, mother-in-law charged

Human remains believed to be connected to the decades-old disappearance of Anna Manning have been discovered in Boyle County, Kentucky, authorities said.

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting

On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.

Houston insulation company, manager face felony illegal dumping charges

Therm-All Insulation Inc. and a manager state-jail felony charges for allegedly dumping hundreds of pounds of commercial waste in north Harris County.

Camp Mystic nurse’s license reinstated but with patient-care restrictions

Camp Mystic's lead health official's nursing license was restored by the Texas Board of Nursing, but she can no longer work directly with patients.

75-year-old man arrested with $455K of cocaine and ketamine at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry intercepted a significant shipment of illicit narcotics, seizing more than $455,000 worth of cocaine and ketamine hidden inside a vehicle over the weekend.

GOP Senate campaign arm scrubs anti-Paxton posts following runoff win

The National Republican Senatorial Committee has seemingly erased all negative content against Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton following his runoff victory over Sen. John Cornyn.

David Rush: Ex‑CIA official’s booking photo released in government gold‑bars theft case

Officials have released the booking photo of David Rush, a former senior CIA official with top‑secret clearance who is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and storing them in his Virginia home.

Texas state parks: 2nd largest will be in Hill Country

A recently acquired property in the Hill Country will become the second largest park in Texas behind Big Bend Ranch.

Man sentenced to 30 years in deadly 2025 I-45 crash that killed mother, 9-year-old son

A judge sentenced Michael Arguijo to 30 years in prison for a drunken-driving crash that killed a mother and her young son and permanently injured the family’s daughter.

$40M in gold bars, $2M cash seized in arrest of former U.S. official David Rush

Tens of millions of dollars in gold bars, millions of dollars in cash, and dozens of luxury watches were seized after federal law enforcement searched the home of a former senior U.S. official earlier this month.

DA's office wants career thief with 20 theft charges held with no bond

A repeat felony theft suspect accused of stealing high-priced items from major retailers across the Houston area is now being held without bond as prosecutors push for an unusual detention request despite the charges being non-violent. Court records show Cody Boutte has faced 20 felony theft charges since 2020 and has served prison time three times.