Texas

SCOTUS will allow Texas to use redrawn congressional map for 2026 election

The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.

December 4, 2025 5:17pm CST

President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges

Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.

December 3, 2025 10:29am CST

Texas men planned to murder all men, enslave women and children on foreign island: Indictment

Two Texas men have been indicted for plotting to invade a Haitian island, kill its men, and enslave women and children. Here's what we know.

November 21, 2025 9:48am CST

Texas could be home to new FEMA headquarters, source says

Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.

November 18, 2025 2:37pm CST

Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map

A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.

November 18, 2025 2:06pm CST

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.

November 9, 2025 7:22pm CST

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced Thursday morning.

November 6, 2025 10:36am CST

Tom Brady used Texas-based company to help clone his dog

Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady revealed his dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his former pet thanks to a Texas-based biotech company.

November 4, 2025 2:47pm CST

Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam

The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.

October 30, 2025 4:32pm CDT

Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills

Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle

October 16, 2025 5:29pm CDT

Robert Griffin III 'thankful to God' after family gets into 'worst car accident of our lives'

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III said he and his family were involved in a "scary crash" in Texas on Friday.

October 5, 2025 11:58am CDT

Austin yogurt shop murders linked to known serial killer, rapist through DNA

After more than three decades, Austin police investigators on Monday identified a dead serial killer as the man they believe is responsible for the unsolved 1991 quadruple murder at an Austin yogurt shop.

September 29, 2025 1:54pm CDT

Texas brothers federally charged in $8M cryptocurrency kidnapping in MN

Two Texas brothers are now facing federal charges for allegedly holding a Minnesota family hostage at gunpoint for hours and taking more than $8 million in cryptocurrency.

September 25, 2025 12:15pm CDT

Texas brothers charged in cryptocurrency kidnapping, robbery in MN

A Washington County family was reportedly kidnapped and held hostage at gunpoint for hours by two Texas brothers who ultimately took more than $72,000 in cryptocurrency. The incident led to a shelter in place order that led to the Mahtomedi homecoming game being canceled.

September 24, 2025 2:16pm CDT