Trump declines endorsement in heated Texas Senate Primary between Paxton, Cornyn, and Hunt

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads incumbent John Cornyn as early voting begins in a high-stakes Republican primary for U.S. Senate, marked by a lack of a presidential endorsement and escalating legal tensions.

Montgomery Co. non-profit that has fixed thousands of dogs, cats seeks community’s help

For almost two decades, Lone Star Animal Welfare League has spayed, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped almost 12,000 dogs and cats in Montgomery County. A mobile van increased the league's impact considerably, but the mobile van is no longer operational. They're turning to the community for help.

Former Harris County Tax Office employees, business owners charged in 'brazen' scheme

Two former Harris County Tax Office employees and two business owners have been charged in a “brazen" scheme involving tens of thousands of dollars in bribes, authorities say.

New Mexico mother accused of drowning newborn in portable toilet after giving birth

A New Mexico woman is facing charges after she allegedly gave birth in a portable toilet and then killed the newborn by drowning them in the holding tank.

‘He was family’: Houston reflects on the life and local impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson

From mobilizing students at TSU to building the ‘Rainbow Coalition’ in the city, local leaders discuss how Jesse Jackson helped to redefine power and politics in Houston.

Officials warn of highly pathogenic avian influenza cases in Texas

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is alerting the public to cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in wild birds in the state.

Mistrial in federal domestic terrorism case over Alvarado ICE facility attack

A mistrial was declared in the federal domestic terrorism case involving a July 4 ambush on an Alvarado ICE facility after a defense attorney's shirt displayed civil rights messaging to potential jurors.

Man arrested after running toward US Capitol with loaded shotgun, police say

A man was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday after bringing a loaded shotgun onto the premises, U.S. Capitol Police say.

Hunt pursues charges in 'doxxing' incident with Cornyn staffer

U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt is seeking charges in connection with Sen. John Cornyn's campaign allegedly endangering the Texas congressman's family.

Rhode Island hockey rink shooting: What we know

A gunman killed his ex-wife and adult son during a high school hockey game at a Rhode Island ice rink Monday afternoon.

Spring 2026: What does The Old Farmer’s Almanac forecast for Texas?

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its long-range Spring 2026 forecast, predicting warmer-than-average temperatures across most of the nation. Here's the forecast for Texas and the rest of the country.

Texas 2026 primary election: What can I take to vote? Do I need an ID?

Can I bring my sample ballot to vote in Texas? How about my phone? My child? My gun? Here's what you can and can't bring with you to polling locations. Plus, what forms of ID are acceptable.

Firefighters past and present urged to register with the CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer

Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.