Beaumont police searching for 17-year-old after toddler sibling accidentally shot

Police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect wanted on an aggravated assault charge after his 2-year-old sibling was shot early Monday morning, authorities said.

Indiana university to pay $225K settlement to woman fired over Charlie Kirk post

A former employee of Ball State University in Indiana will be awarded $225,000 to settle a lawsuit after she was fired last year over a social media post about the death of Charlie Kirk. 

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues directive keeping college tuition frozen for upcoming school year

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday issued a directive reinforcing a freeze on undergraduate tuition and fees at all public institutions of higher education in Texas for the upcoming academic year.

Texas DPS arrests driver after 20 migrants discovered inside semi on I-35

State troopers discovered 20 undocumented migrants, including four minors, hidden inside the sleeping compartment of a commercial truck tractor during a traffic stop in South Texas last week, authorities said.

Trump administration pushes NDAs to curb federal media leaks

The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.

Election results: Republican, Democratic Harris County judge primary runoff winners

Letitia Plummer beat Annise Parker in the Democratic runoff for Harris County Judge. On the other side, Orlando Sanchez was able to get the victory against Warren A. Howell as the Republican candidate for county judge.

Texas 2026 election: Here's who's facing off in November

As results are finalized in the May 2026 primary runoffs, the Nov. 3 general election matchups are being set.

ELECTION RESULTS: Texas AG GOP, Dem candidates facing off in November

Texans have made their choices Tuesday night for who will represent them on either side of the aisle in the Nov. 3 election for state attorney general.

Talarico calls Paxton 'most corrupt politician in America' after runoff win

Shortly after Texas AG Ken Paxton was announced as the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, his Democratic opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, released a video in opposition to the nomination. 

Live updates, results: Texas primary runoff election 2026 in Houston

Live updates on the Texas Democratic and Primary Runoff Elections in Houston, Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County and the surrounding areas on May 26, 2026.

Election results: Alex Mealer wins Republican runoff in Texas' 9th Congressional District

Alex Mealer beat Briscoe Cain in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. representative in Texas' 9th Congressional District, the Associate Press projects. She will face Democrat Leticia Gutierrez in the November election.

Election results: Jon Bonck wins Republican runoff in Texas' 38th Congressional District

Jon Bonck beat Shelly deZevallos in the Republican runoff for U.S. representative in Texas' 38th Congressional District, the AP projects. He will face Democrat Melissa McDonough in the November election.