USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines

Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.

ICE agent charged in north Minneapolis shooting arrested in Texas

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who was charged in a north Minneapolis shooting has been arrested in Texas Friday morning.

Dallas gas explosion at apartment complex leaves 3 dead, sends multiple others to hospital

A suspected gas explosion and fire were reported on Thursday at an apartment building in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. Officials confirmed that at least three people were killed in the explosion, including a child.

Trump warns Oman amid new strikes on Iran
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The US has carried out new strikes against Iran as Kuwait faces drone and missile attacks overnight. US officials confirmed the shootdown of several Iranian attack drones, as well as an attack on a ground control station. During a recent cabinet meeting, President Trump stated that Iran wants a deal, while also issuing a new threat to Oman over access to the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump endorsement shakes up Texas senate race
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President Donald Trump is looking to tip the scales in the Texas Senate primary runoff election between incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Pooh Shiesty trial date set for alleged Gucci Mane kidnapping, robbery case

Rapper Pooh Shiesty is set to stand trial this July over federal allegations that he and eight others kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane in Dallas.

'Ted Lasso' star Cristo Fernández signs professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC

El Paso Locomotive FC has signed forward Cristo Fernández, the club announced Tuesday, completing a professional soccer comeback for the athlete and actor best known for his role in the television series "Ted Lasso."

Six people found dead in train boxcar near Texas-Mexico border

Authorities in South Texas are investigating a grim discovery after six people were found dead Monday inside a rail car near the U.S.-Mexico border.

Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home

After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.

Timberwolves lose to Spurs 133-95 in Game 2 of Western Conference Semifinals

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a 133-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of their playoff series, marking their worst playoff defeat in franchise history.

Texas plane crash: Victims were members of same pickleball club

The five people killed in Friday's plane crash in Hays County have been identified as members of the same Amarillo pickleball club.

Six Flags ride abruptly shut down over cell phone violation, leaving riders stuck 200-feet high

More than a dozen riders aboard Supergirl Sky Flight at Six Flags Fiesta Texas were given an unexpected – and extended – view of the Six Flags theme park after the ride was abruptly shut down for several minutes, as the ride was near its highest peak. 

Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply

Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation.