How many electoral votes does each state have?
In the race for the White House, a candidate will have to win 270 of the 538 total electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.
In the race for the White House, a candidate will have to win 270 of the 538 total electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.
Houston helicopter crash: NTSB investigators continue investigation into deadly crash
A helicopter crash just east of downtown Houston led to “multiple fatalities" on Sunday night, according to officials.
A helicopter crash just east of downtown Houston led to “multiple fatalities" on Sunday night, according to officials.
American Airlines jet nearly collides with Cessna in mid-air close call: FAA
An American Airlines plane with 122 passengers on board came dangerously close to a Cessna that flew into its flight path as it was landing at a Texas airport this week.
An American Airlines plane with 122 passengers on board came dangerously close to a Cessna that flew into its flight path as it was landing at a Texas airport this week.
Texas Supreme Court halts Robert Roberson's execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' case
The Texas Supreme Court halted the controversial execution of Robert Roberson on Thursday night after an unorthodox move by Texas lawmakers.
The Texas Supreme Court halted the controversial execution of Robert Roberson on Thursday night after an unorthodox move by Texas lawmakers.
Texas man invents 1.5K-mile adventure trail for hikers, bikers and horseback riders
For hikers and bikers, there’s a new adventure route in town that's set to rival the Pacific Crest, Appalachian and Continental Divide trails.
For hikers and bikers, there’s a new adventure route in town that's set to rival the Pacific Crest, Appalachian and Continental Divide trails.
Norcross man convicted in 2021 murder of Brookhaven transgender woman
A DeKalb County jury on Thursday convicted 21-year-old Pedro Silva-Renteria in the shooting death of 36-year-old Sophie Vasquez, a transgender woman, in her apartment.
A DeKalb County jury on Thursday convicted 21-year-old Pedro Silva-Renteria in the shooting death of 36-year-old Sophie Vasquez, a transgender woman, in her apartment.
Mom left critically injured 9-year-old son behind after Dallas crash, report says
A Dallas woman and her relatives allegedly left her critically injured 9-year-old son behind when fleeing the scene of a drunken driving crash earlier this week.
A Dallas woman and her relatives allegedly left her critically injured 9-year-old son behind when fleeing the scene of a drunken driving crash earlier this week.
Zoo mourns death of baby giraffe after tragic leg fracture
The Abilene Zoo in Texas is mourning the loss of Zahara, a baby giraffe who died on October 2 after suffering a severe leg fracture.
The Abilene Zoo in Texas is mourning the loss of Zahara, a baby giraffe who died on October 2 after suffering a severe leg fracture.
Texas deputy killed in crash while responding to accident
Deputy Lex Allen Love, 26, of the Wise County Sheriff's Office, tragically died on October 2 while responding to a car accident on County Road 4421 in Texas.
Deputy Lex Allen Love, 26, of the Wise County Sheriff's Office, tragically died on October 2 while responding to a car accident on County Road 4421 in Texas.
$2.5 million worth of olive oil stolen in Houston, investigation underway
A Houston-based olive oil company is offering a reward for the return of thousands of gallons of olive oil that were stolen from a warehouse.
A Houston-based olive oil company is offering a reward for the return of thousands of gallons of olive oil that were stolen from a warehouse.
Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX over alleged trespassing in Texas
The makers of Cards Against Humanity allege SpaceX has essentially treated the game company’s property as its own for at least the past six months.
The makers of Cards Against Humanity allege SpaceX has essentially treated the game company’s property as its own for at least the past six months.
Bolivar Peninsula stray dog rescued from Galveston Bay by couple fishing
A stray dog on Bolivar Peninsula was rescued from the bay by boaters after swimming away from the ferry landing, where he was not allowed. The dog, named Bolivar, has since found a new home.
A stray dog on Bolivar Peninsula was rescued from the bay by boaters after swimming away from the ferry landing, where he was not allowed. The dog, named Bolivar, has since found a new home.
LIVE: La Porte pipeline fire near Spencer Highway causes road closures, evacuations, 4 total injuries reported
A pipeline fire near Spencer Highway and Summerton has caused major disruptions.
A pipeline fire near Spencer Highway and Summerton has caused major disruptions.
Mega Millions player strikes $800 million jackpot
The grand prize in Tuesday's drawing was the seventh-largest prize in the game's history.
The grand prize in Tuesday's drawing was the seventh-largest prize in the game's history.
Francine strengthens into hurricane as Texas, Louisiana rush preparations
Hurricane Francine has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday.
Hurricane Francine has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday.
Tropical system expected to strengthen near Mexico and Texas and bring heavy rains, forecasters say
A tropical system in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico was expected to strengthen this week into a tropical storm and dump heavy rains onto Mexico and Texas before reaching the U.S. as a potential hurricane, the National Weather Service said Sunday.
A tropical system in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico was expected to strengthen this week into a tropical storm and dump heavy rains onto Mexico and Texas before reaching the U.S. as a potential hurricane, the National Weather Service said Sunday.
Drunk woman tried to drown 3-year-old-girl, hurt her brother because they were Muslim: indictment
Investigators say Elizabeth Wolf was drunk and made racial statements before approaching a Palestinian woman wearing a hijab and her two kids at a Euless apartment pool. She's now formally charged with attempted capital murder with an added hate crime enhancement.
Investigators say Elizabeth Wolf was drunk and made racial statements before approaching a Palestinian woman wearing a hijab and her two kids at a Euless apartment pool. She's now formally charged with attempted capital murder with an added hate crime enhancement.
Lost and found: Texas family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure
The skinny stray cat's experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet's owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search.
The skinny stray cat's experiences and the encounters he made along the way are mysteries that will forever fascinate. Yet one thing is certain: The pet's owners are sleeping better tonight, reunited with their first family cat after a two-year search.
Dallas police shooting: Officer 'executed by coward' in ambush attack; 2nd officer remains critical
Police Chief Eddie Garcia says they lost a hero Thursday night after Officer Darron Burks was "executed" by a coward. Meanwhile, an officer who was shot in the face continues to fight for her life. Here's the latest.
Police Chief Eddie Garcia says they lost a hero Thursday night after Officer Darron Burks was "executed" by a coward. Meanwhile, an officer who was shot in the face continues to fight for her life. Here's the latest.
Brenna Swindell, daughter of former MLB pitcher, found in Oregon; ex-boyfriend arrested
Brenna Swindell, the daughter of former Longhorns and MLB pitcher Greg Swindell, was located in Oregon after she went missing on August 22.
Brenna Swindell, the daughter of former Longhorns and MLB pitcher Greg Swindell, was located in Oregon after she went missing on August 22.



















