On border tour, VP Kamala Harris cites 'progress' in 'tough' situation

Kamala Harris is facing perhaps the most politically challenging moment of her vice presidency as she visits the U.S.-Mexico border Friday as part of her role leading the Biden administration’s response to a steep increase in migration.

Texas Six Flags roller coaster stops mid-ride, 20 riders rescued

Several riders were trapped Saturday on a roller coaster that stopped in the middle of a ride at the Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park in San Antonio.

Texas law enforcement can no longer contract with reality TV shows

The law, known as Javier Ambler's law, now prevents law-enforcement agencies in Texas from participating in reality TV shows.

Texas poised to allow unlicensed carrying of handguns

Texas is poised to remove one of its last gun restrictions after lawmakers approved allowing people to carry handguns without a license, and the background check and training that go with it.  

Texas couple’s Facebook posts helped identify them in police bodycam footage from Capitol riot, FBI says

The FBI says they were tipped off about the since-deleted photos and videos on Facebook, which helped them find and identify the man and woman in police officers’ body cam footage. They’re both now charged with assaulting officers.

Grand jury to consider criminal charges in death of Garrett Foster

Foster was fatally shot while participating in a protest in Austin in July 2020. The grand jury will consider if criminal charges will be filed.

Responders rescue German Shepherd stuck under truck in Lufkin

Firefighters, police officers, and animal control officers rescued a German shepherd that became stuck in the undercarriage of a truck Sunday. 

Large industrial fire extinguished at Channelview facility

Company officials say they are working with local officials and agencies to ensure the site is stable and secure after an industrial fire sparked up in the Channelview area on Wednesday afternoon.

Family of George Floyd, activists rally for police reform at Texas Capitol

Those that came together weren’t just gathering to honor George Floyd. They were fighting for something they believe could bring change, the George Floyd Act.

'NOT an April Fools' Day joke': AFD saves squirrel stuck in tree

Austin Fire Department says This is NOT an April Fools' Day joke, but it may be the 1st time they've literally rescued an animal OUT of a tree.

VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast

Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.

DC police arrest man at VP’s mansion carrying rifle, large capacity clip

D.C. police say a man they arrested outside of the Vice President’s residence on Wednesday afternoon had a rifle and a large capacity clip.

Internet buzzes over viral video from Austin-area beekeeper

Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is drawing quite the buzz online with a viral video of her removing bees from a property.

Mom warns other parents after toddler dies from swallowing button battery

A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.