Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Brianna Aguilera: Tony Buzbee questions death investigation of Texas A&M student
On Friday, the Buzbee Law Firm and the Gamez Law Firm held a press conference to discuss the investigation into the death of Texas A&M University student Brianna Aguilera. Austin Police later issued a statement in response.
On Friday, the Buzbee Law Firm and the Gamez Law Firm held a press conference to discuss the investigation into the death of Texas A&M University student Brianna Aguilera. Austin Police later issued a statement in response.
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.
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.
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.
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
New nonprofit joins search for missing Texas attorney near Blood Mountain
A second nonprofit search team is joining the effort to find attorney and law professor Charles Hosch, who disappeared while hiking near Blood Mountain on Nov. 11 after the official search was called off.
A second nonprofit search team is joining the effort to find attorney and law professor Charles Hosch, who disappeared while hiking near Blood Mountain on Nov. 11 after the official search was called off.
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.
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.
Why Monarchs are staying in the south, and how you can help
Scientists need winter monarch sightings because many butterflies stay in the Deep South instead of migrating to Mexico.
Scientists need winter monarch sightings because many butterflies stay in the Deep South instead of migrating to Mexico.
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.
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.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend is pregnant, Dallas Cowboys coach reveals
Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer shared a heartbreaking new detail about Marshawn Kneeland’s family in the wake of his death. The 24-year-old player's girlfriend is pregnant with their first child.
Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer shared a heartbreaking new detail about Marshawn Kneeland’s family in the wake of his death. The 24-year-old player's girlfriend is pregnant with their first child.
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.
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.
Teen driver sentenced to 65 years for crash that killed 6 Georgia family members
Following his sentencing, Luke Garrett Resecker received 65 years in prison after a jury found him guilty in a 2023 Johnson County crash that killed six family members while he was driving under the influence of marijuana.
Following his sentencing, Luke Garrett Resecker received 65 years in prison after a jury found him guilty in a 2023 Johnson County crash that killed six family members while he was driving under the influence of marijuana.
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.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced Thursday morning.
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.
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady revealed his dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his former pet thanks to a Texas-based biotech company.
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.
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
Spooked monkey at Spirit Halloween swings from rafters
Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.
Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.
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
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
Passenger allegedly assaults Alaska Airlines crew members, forces emergency landing at Boise Airport
A 61-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking at least one Alaska Airlines crew member on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Dallas, prompting an emergency landing at Boise Airport in Idaho.
A 61-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking at least one Alaska Airlines crew member on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Dallas, prompting an emergency landing at Boise Airport in Idaho.
Texas National Guard members removed from 60-day Illinois deployment for failing 'mission requirements'
The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.
The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.