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.

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.

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.

Prop. 50's push to redistrict California: How rare is this ask from voters?

States typically redraw their congressional districts every 10 years, following the completion of the U.S. census. But with the Nov. 4 Special Election, Californians are being asked whether to allow for a rare mid-decade action to redistrict.

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

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.

Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?

Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.

Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus

An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.

Dallas beheading: Victim identified, suspect charged with capital murder

The preliminary investigation determined that the suspect cut the victim with an edged weapon several times. Reports from the scene suggest the victim was beheaded.

Texas convenience store sells winning Powerball ticket, winning half of $1.8B jackpot

A single winning Powerball ticket for the $1.8 billion jackpot was sold in Fredericksburg, Texas, and will split the prize with another winner from Missouri.

SpaceX scrubs launch for Starship's 10th test flight

SpaceX is preparing for the tenth flight test of its Starship spacecraft from its Texas facility, with a launch window opening as early as Sunday evening.

Texas House passes redrawn congressional district map

The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.

Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat

A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.