Texas man put to death for decapitating his three children

Texas death row inmate John Allen Rubio was executed Thursday by lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the 2003 murder of his three young children in Brownsville.

Hurricane Harvey relief fraud: 56-year-old Texas woman sentenced to federal prison

A Texas woman has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $537,209 after fraudulently obtaining a custom Hurricane Harvey relief home and threatening a witness.

Federal jury convicts two brothers in $240 million Fort Worth cattle Ponzi scheme

A federal jury in Fort Worth convicted brothers Joshua and Jason Link for orchestrating a $240 million Agridime cattle investment Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 2,200 victims.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice files for bankruptcy facing $3M in debt

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy as he deals with the financial fallout from a 2024 crash in Dallas.

Who is James Talarico? What to know about the lawmaker who turned Texas blue

On Tuesday, Texas elected its first Democrat to statewide office in more than 30 years when James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the next senator from Texas.

Texas family of 4 among 9 killed in horrific Florida plane crash

A family of four from Texas were among the nine people who were killed when a plane crashed in Greenacres, Florida, on Sunday.

Texas’ 2026 Senate race: What to know about Ken Paxton vs James Talarico

The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, which has become one of the most expensive non-presidential races in history, could end with a Democrat taking a seat that has long been considered a Texas stronghold, polls suggest. 

4 dead, 15 injured in Dallas' Deep Ellum Halloween shootings

At least 15 people were injured, and four people are dead after three separate shootings in Dallas' Deep Ellum district early Sunday morning.

El Paso civil rights leaders, officials condemn youth in KKK robes and demand school action

El Paso civil rights leaders and city officials gathered at the courthouse to condemn youth wearing KKK robes and demand immediate action on racial harassment in schools.

Millions of AT&T customers to receive payouts following approval of $177 million settlement

Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement.

New World screwworm found in elk killed by Texas hunter

New World screwworm was recently found in an elk that was killed by a Texas hunter, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

It took 3 months to get inside this massive Texas data center — here’s what we saw

EXCLUSIVE: As massive data centers rise across the country to power America's artificial intelligence boom, one of the industry's biggest builders is making the case that the benefits extend far beyond the technology inside.

Air Force specialist dies after rappelling fall at a college football game

An Air Force specialist died in a tragic accident Saturday night after falling while rappelling in the Alamodome before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game.

Austin man allegedly told Houston teen he wanted to get her pregnant, invited her to Trump rally

An Austin man has been booked into Harris County jail after being arrested on felony charges for attempting to sleep with 15-year-old Houston teen, including wanting to bring her to a President Trump rally and get her pregnant.