Two Venezuelans Arrested on Firearms Trafficking Amid Texas' Crackdown on 'Tren de Aragua' Gang
Governor Abbott recently promised that "Texas will not let these thugs use our state as a base of operations to terrorize our citizens"
Ted Cruz Retakes the Lead in Texas Senate Race as Contest Remains Razor Thin
The incumbent went back on top in the latest polls after appearing behind Colin Allred in a recent study
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents in South Texas Stay Increase Cocaine Seizures Along the Border
With one month remaining in Fiscal Year 2024, CBP has conducted more drug seizures than in all of 2023 (53,699)
Influx of Population Set to Exacerbate Texas' Lack of Water Issues, Putting Economic Growth at Risk
Estimates say Texas loses 572,000 acre-feet of water every year, enough to supply Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Laredo and Lubbock combined for an entire year
Texas Latinos See Immigration as a Top Issue, a Vision Not Far Off From the Rest of the State Population
Immigration emerges as a top issue for Texans as migrant apprehension decrease and violent rhetoric from Gov. Abbott continues
Top Texas Judge Wrote Racist Facebook Posts Under Fake Name to Boost His Election Chances: Authorities
The Texas judge is out on bond after an investigation revealed he used a fake Facebook profile to garner voters' sympathy during his reelection campaign.
Texas Supreme Court Deals New Blow to AG Ken Paxton, Upholds State Fair's Gun Ban
The attorney general had been waging a legal fight to overturn the decision, implemented after a shooting took place at the event last year
Senate Democrats Commit Multimillion-Dollar Investment to Boost Colin Allred's Bid Against Ted Cruz
As Democrats intensify their focus on Texas, Republicans are matching their efforts
Texas AG Ken Paxton Targets New Nonprofit Providing Aid to Migrants
Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center received an investigative demand over any ties with the sponsorship program allowing people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to migrate legally to the U.S.
Black Texas Teen Forced to Leave School District After Refusing to Cut Hair
Darryl George, 18, is requesting a temporary restraining order to return to school while his family's federal lawsuit against the district proceeds.
Three Texas Sisters Sentenced For $3M Tax Fraud Scheme: They 'Enjoyed the Financial Spoils'
The three women filed thousands of fraudulent tax returns, according to authorities.
Dems Allocate Campaign Cash to Florida in Hopes of Unseating Republican Rick Scott
Senate Democrats vie to retain control of the chamber, moving their attention to Montana's race, to the one in Florida, where the gap has significantly narrowed
Border Crossings are Dropping Across the U.S., but New Mexico Saw a 22% Increase in August
So far this Fiscal Year, New Mexico has reported over 110,000 illegal crossings, 60,000 less compared to Fiscal Year 2023
Court Rules Texas State Fair Can Ban Guns But AG Paxton Wants to Take it With the State Supreme Court
The event is set to start on Friday
Texas School Cop Accidentally Shoots Himself, Is Rescued by Students Armed with First Aid Knowledge
The teens immediately applied a tourniquet to the officer's leg, staying with him until he was helicoptered to a nearby hospital.
Ten Massage Spas In Houston To Close Amid Anti-Trafficking Efforts; 'Lady Comes Out in Lingerie' Review Says
Owner agrees to shut down multiple establishments following investigation into illicit activities and human trafficking.
Greg Abbott Offers Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Tren de Aragua Members
The governor is offering up to $5,000 for each one of the suspects. Last week he declared the Venezuelan-born gang a "foreign terrorist group"
Texas Man Unintentionally Kills Girlfriend While Using Gun to Smash Window of Locked Car She Was Hiding In During Argument: Police
Detectives said that the boyfriend gave two different statements to two different officers, and refused to answer questions or let them search his truck.
Texas Attorney General Sues Biden Administration Over Endangered Listing Of Lizard In Oil-Rich Texas
In Texas, the lizard has been spotted in Andrews, Crane, Gaines, Ward, and Winkler counties. This land is also home to some of Texas' largest oil and gas fields.
Texas Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Female Passenger During Lyft Ride in Austin
The driver took the victim's phone to submit a 5-star review after the attack, highlighting rideshare safety concerns
Ted Cruz Challenger Gains Major Republican Endorsement in Tightening Texas Senate Race
Liz Cheney, who has also endorsed Kamala Harris, is also formally supporting Colin Allred. "The choice for the people of Texas is just a very clear one,"
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred Agree to Debate as Texas Race Tightens Ahead of Senate Elections
The latest poll showed the Democratic candidate ahead in the race for the first time
Nationwide Surge in School Threats Prompts Authorities to Turn to Parents; 'Parents do Your Job'
Arrests of Minors, Community Outcry, and Strained Resources as Schools Grapple with Wave of Online Threats Post-Georgia Shooting
Missing 6-Year-Old Texas Boy Found Safe; Parents Arrested on Kidnapping Charges
The child's disappearance triggered an Amber Alert, sparking a statewide search.
Despite Recent Cases, a Texas District Attorney says El Paso is not "Ground Zero" for Tren de Aragua Activity
By labeling the gang as a foreign terrorist organization, Texas can now increase resources to combat the group as well as creating a dedicated task force
Democrats and Republicans Struggle to Figure Out Latino Protestants, Which Could Help tip the Electoral Scale
The demographic, which makes up 4% of the U.S. population, shows varied political affiliations, with 30% of them identifying as independents
New Mexico Gov. Says Greg Abbott Wants to 'Make Texas its Own Country' As Razor Wire Between States Surfaces
"Gov. Abbott's latest political stunt at the border will have no meaningful impact on our nation's broken immigration system" said governor Lujan Grisham
Texas Counties are Resorting to Teenagers to Solve Prison and Jail Guard Shortages
Smith County and Randall County officials have partnered with local high schools to house training programs that allows students to become correctional officers
Ted Cruz Opponent Colin Allred Takes the Lead for the First Time in Texas Senate Race, New Poll shows
The survey, conducted by Morning Consult among over 2,700 likely voters, has the Democrat ahead by one percentage point
Members of Texas National Guard are Verbally and Physically Abusing Migrants and Asylum Seekers, Group Says
According to a 2020 report by the Kino Border Initiative, the group received 442 reports of alleged abuse by U.S. agents towards migrants and asylum seekers