Big Bend border security: $1.7B project to bring 200+ miles of roads, cameras, and more

After the story broke last week of $1.7 billion being awarded for border security efforts in the Big Bend region despite "no wall" in the works, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has explained the details of their plans. 

Sheriff: Man threatened Walmart mass shooting if hantavirus led to lockdown

An Arkansas man is facing felony charges after authorities say he threatened to carry out a mass shooting at a Walmart if the country went into another lockdown because of the hantavirus.

Jan. 6 officers sue to block payouts from Trump’s new ‘Anti-Weaponization’ fund

Two of the officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, are suing to prevent a new $1.776 billion settlement fund from making payments to anyone, including supporters of President Donald Trump accused of participating in the assault that day.

Bond for Crosby murder suspect Courtney Smith set at $1 million

Bond was set at $1 million for the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 21-year-old woman at the home where they were both staying in Crosby.

Sabine Pass crash: 5th person dies after van crashes into bus on highway 87

Texas DPS has identified Caleb Burge, 22, as the fifth person who has died in the crash between a passenger van and a bus on Highway 87 in Sabine Pass.

Oklahoma trucker charged after 42 migrants found locked in hot tractor-trailer at Texas checkpoint

An out-of-state truck driver faces federal charges following a failed human smuggling attempt involving 42 migrants who were found trapped inside a hot, locked tractor-trailer at a South Texas Border Patrol checkpoint, federal prosecutors announced Monday.

Iowa man sues Nintendo over denied Pokémon Professor status

An Iowa man sued Nintendo after being denied Pokémon Professor certification despite scoring 100% on the exam.

Planet Fitness free summer pass returns for teens: What to know

Planet Fitness is bringing back its free Summer Pass, giving teens ages 14-19 free gym access. Here’s what to know.

Lockdown lifted at Klein Forest HS after report of weapon deemed false

Klein ISD says a lockdown was lifted at Klein Forest High School on Wednesday morning after law enforcement determined that a report of a person with a weapon on campus was false.

Target reports best quarterly sales growth since 2022 under new CEO

Still facing backlash over several boycott attempts, Target is reportedly seeing a surge in sales after launching a major turnaround plan under its new CEO.

Kerr County installs first flash flood warning sirens under Senate Bill 3

Officials announced Wednesday that Kerr County has become the first municipality to fully install and test its outdoor warning siren technology under Senate Bill 3.

27 bricks of cocaine wash up on Galveston beach

Galveston police say 27 individually-wrapped packages of cocaine washed up on a beach Tuesday morning.

Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86

Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.

Traffic: I-610 North Loop main lanes closed due to heavy truck

There will be major traffic delays northeast of Houston due to I-610 North Loop eastbound lanes being closed on Wednesday due to a heavy truck crash.