Ken Paxton details childhood eye injury during Dallas USHBC event

U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Fort Worth at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care.

Gov. Greg Abbott declares statewide emergency over soaring diesel prices in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster proclamation for all 254 Texas counties on Monday as record diesel prices and fuel shortages threaten agriculture and freight.

SpaceX achieves orbit with Starship Flight 14 before cutting test mission short

SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.

Harris County deputies discover 18-year-old in fatal crash was shot multiple times

An 18-year-old driver died at the hospital after being found shot multiple times following a crash on Kuykendahl Road, according to Harris County authorities.

12 teens wounded Georgia shootout at birthday party

Eleven teenagers were shot during a large gathering early Sunday morning at a park in Macon, Georgia.

Fatal pedestrian crash on I-10 leads to second crash injuring Houston officer

A pedestrian was struck and killed late Friday night on the East Freeway, and a Houston police officer was injured shortly after when a motorist crashed into a patrol vehicle blocking the accident scene, authorities said.

Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal

Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.

No. 1 Texas Longhorns holds off No. 14 Tennessee Vols 20-17 in Knoxville

Top-ranked Texas stayed undefeated by holding off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 behind two Raleek Brown touchdowns and a record-tying five-sack performance from edge defender Colin Simmons.

12-year-old boy shot while sitting in minivan in Harris County parking lot

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said a 12-year-old boy was wounded Friday night when he was caught in the crossfire as someone in a sedan fired at a truck driving through a parking lot.

Houston weather: Saturday brings a break in humidity

Slightly drier air has moved in, with dew points dropping into the 60s. It won’t feel like fall, but it's noticeably less humid.