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A man from Los Angeles has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a $12.5 million scam that victimized investors in the Southern District of Texas.
Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond, who is projected as a likely second-day pick in this month’s NFL draft, surrendered on a sexual assault warrant Thursday and was released after posting bail, according to published reports.
Two children were rescued and two arrests were made after a joint investigation into child exploitation at a Montgomery County home, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.
An Orange, Texas, man, who is a now-twice convicted armed kidnapper, has been sentenced to federal prison, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.
Spring is in the air, so why not raise a glass to Texas Wine Country? We were treated to some delicious Texas wines that are bursting with flavor. Plus, some ideas for where you can sip and sample award winning wines at unique hill country wineries -- and since it's wildflower season, it's the perfect time for a little road trip.
While American consumers and markets wonder and worry about President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs, Gulf coast shrimpers are cheering him on.
Senate Bill 36, a priority bill for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, would create an office within the Department of Public Safety focused on immigration enforcement, organized crime and threats to state infrastructure.
This controversial bill, running alongside House Bill 259, aims to remove these compact weapons from the prohibited list, sparking a heated debate on Second Amendment rights.
There appears to be a concerning rise in reported dog attacks across the Greater Houston area and nearby counties since 2024, with a significantly concentration of cases coming from Liberty County—many involving stray dogs.
A supercharged U.S. Senate GOP primary in Texas between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton is off to a fast start of personal attacks and expectations of a high-spending race.
A man dubbed a shooting suspect by constable deputies is behind bars but not before they found some sizeable bags of marijuana, a bit of cash, a container with pills hidden inside and a gun. A bloody shirt was also recovered, but the context behind that was not disclosed.
A woman who went to get some relief at a spa in Katy found herself more stressed than when she walked in after somehow ending up with a $3,000 loan she says she never signed up for.
As the Texas House prepares to vote on the budget, officials and other experts monitor national policy and state tax revenue.
Among hundreds of amendments are ones that focus on school vouchers, the attorney general’s office and the lottery commission.
An overhauled version of Senate Bill 37 would also allow anyone to file complaints that could lead schools to lose funds.
Students from University of North Texas, UT-Dallas, Texas A&M, UT-Rio Grande, Texas Women’s University, Texas Tech and other schools have been affected.
State health officials added four more counties to what they consider “outbreak areas” and advise those visiting or living in those counties to consult measles vaccination guidance for those areas.
Arianny Acedo didn’t cross the border illegally. She applied through the CBP One app, flew into the country from Chile with her husband, and began building a new life with the help of a sponsor — her sister in Houston. Like many others, she believed she had done everything right.
The sheriff’s office said it started as a weapons disturbance in the 10600 block of Lyndon Meadows Drive, near Queenston Blvd.
The proposal would require counties who opt for hand counts to use ballots that can be scanned and tabulated by a voting machine.
With oak pollen leading the charge and warm, breezy conditions keeping those tissues flying, we're in for a bumpy ride through mid-April.
Imagine bite-sized pearls bursting with bold, smoky pepperoni flavor, designed for a fun dipping and dunking experience. Would you try it?
The ACLU and its Texas chapter have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the deportation of Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act, a law from 1798.
This new system ties teacher salaries to student success, instructional quality, and effectiveness, moving away from traditional salary schedules. What do you think about this?
Judges in Texas and New York have temporarily barred the U.S. government from deporting Venezuelans jailed in parts of those two states while their lawyers challenge the Trump administration’s use of a rarely invoked law letting presidents imprison and deport noncitizens in times of war.
Texas was named the 9th least green state in America. The Lone Star State also was ranked among the lowest for air and water quality as well as energy and gas consumption per capita.
A recent study by the Texas Department of Health Services reveals that approximately 330,000 people are living in a cancer cluster in East Harris County. This cluster affects residents in a 250-square-mile area along the San Jacinto River.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced his entry into the U.S. Senate race against Republican Sen. John Cornyn in what will be one of the country’s most contentious 2026 primary contests.
The attorney general positions himself as a disruptor against the Republican establishment embodied in the longtime Senate fixture.
The Trump administration has said it has revoked the visas of more than 300 international students across the country in the last three weeks.
The small business owner said for one of her businesses, she imports wax from Spain and most of her medical supplies like gloves, wooden sticks, and gauze pads are imported from China.
This weekend, a deputy from Constable Mark Herman’s Office was assaulted while responding to a fight at an apartment complex on Stonefield Drive.
In a heartfelt discussion with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd on her new podcast, Meghan shared her story alongside insights into their shared experiences with this challenging condition.
From 2017 to 2021, the taxpayer allegedly added false credits or deductions on tax returns to fraudulently lower her clients’ overall tax liability.
A spokesperson for Avelo confirmed the airline "signed an agreement for a long-term charter program flying for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Immigration Control and Enforcement agency."
A new center at Rice University will bring together the insights of the social sciences and the power of computational methods to understand and address inequality in today’s society.
A new luxury ground transportation network is set to launch this summer, providing daily charter service through 12 major cities and college towns across Texas and the Gulf Coast.
A survey is shedding some uncomfortable light on Texas' quality of Children's health care. “The quality of children’s health care should be one of the most important considerations for parents when deciding where to live,” Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst said in a statement.
Daniel Byrd, a former high school teacher in Texas, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) via online platforms.
The battlefield for both parties is again converging on South Texas, where De La Cruz scored one of the GOP’s high-profile wins last year when she secured a second term.
The legislation would put new requirements on wind and solar companies that oil and gas companies in Texas do not face.
A month after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott finally issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 as the special election date to fill the 18th Congressional District seat.
While Democrats and abortion access advocates pushed to ensure pregnant women aren’t criminalized, some conservatives questioned whether this bill is needed.
The Texas Department of Public Safety and National Guard presence has largely disappeared from Shelby Park, which sits next to the Rio Grande.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is ending a half-century of partnerships with the federal government to serve refugees and children.
Get ready to enjoy the flavors of Killen’s Barbeque, Common Bond Bistro and Bakery, Spindletap Brewery, and Yard House as part of the airport's ongoing concessions improvement project.
A team of students from St. John’s School in Houston has advanced to the finals of the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge), a prestigious international math competition. The team’s innovative solution to the pressing issues of extreme heat and power grid failures earned them a spot among the nine finalist teams.
Announced last week Wednesday, Harmony Public School, a statewide public charter school system, is offering up to$10,000 to teachers who are teacher incentive allotment (TIA) recipients who are new to the district.
In a state with a checkered history with federal special education law, advocates say Texas students will see an erosion of their disability rights protections.
The Tamaulipan thornforest once covered 1 million acres on both sides of the border with Mexico. Restoring even a fraction of it could help the region cope with the ravages of a warming world.
The Houston area medical assistant accused of assisting an illegal abortion at a Waller County medical clinic has posted bond and has been released from Waller County jail, according to court records.
Officials in Frisco are warning the community against misinformation on social media surrounding the death of Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Frisco Memorial High School who was fatally stabbed by Karmelo Anthony, a fellow 17-year-old high school student at a track meet.
A recent immigration enforcement action that resulted in the arrests of employees and owners at a Texas bakery has shocked residents of the town of Los Fresnos.
Coogs take down Duke University during nail-biting Final Four in San Antonio 70-67, advance to National Championships.
The update comes just days after Harris County confirmed its first measles case, but officials say it's not connected to any local cases in the Greater Houston area.
Yaxel Lendeborg has announced he’ll transfer from UAB to Michigan and also go through the NBA draft evaluation process.
Paxton vowed to appeal the “bogus ruling” that found he improperly fired the four plaintiffs after they reported him to the FBI on allegations of corruption.
Defending national champion South Carolina left no doubt it would return to the title game, getting 14 points from Te-Hina Paopao and overwhelming Texas 74-57 in the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
A month after U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s death, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott explains his reasoning on why he has delayed in calling for a special election to fill the seat representing parts of Houston, a Democratic stronghold, in Congress.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Antonio after he says the city used taxpayer money to help pay for people to travel out of the state for abortions,.
A balloon release will take place this Saturday at 6 p.m. at 704 Sheldon Road, Channelview, followed by a candlelight vigil on April 9 at 7:45 p.m. at Inverness Gardens Apartment Complex.
Dr. Cesar Maldonado has been appointed as Coastal Bend College's interim president. He previously served as HCC's chancellor, where he faced a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against former employees.
The five bills that would require complete air conditioning in state prisons haven’t had a hearing yet, and the money set for the upgrades falls short of the estimated cost.
After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's path has become clearer since the dismissal of a federal investigation.
First responders are searching a creek in the Spring area after a 11-year-old child reportedly fell in and has not resurfaced.
Respondents to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey expressed concern about a reduction in consumer demand and a potential recession.
The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is expressing concern over the impact of rising tariffs on the state's foodservice industry, which employs 1.4 million workers. The TRA highlights that increased tariffs could elevate food prices, thereby increasing business costs for local restaurants, particularly affecting smaller operators. They emphasize the importance of strategic tariff use and advise businesses to discuss pricing with suppliers and consider alternative products. TRA urges consumers to support local restaurants to help sustain the industry and the communities it serves.
Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change.
The Frisco community is voicing support for Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Frisco Memorial High School who was fatally stabbed by a fellow high school student at a track meet.
With Wednesday night’s victory over the Utah Jazz, the Houston Rockets have clinched a top six seed in the NBA playoffs and avoided the play-in tournament.
