Texas

Austin 5 hours ago

Austin murder trial begins for Army sergeant who claims he shot armed protester in self-defense in 2020

The murder trial for an Army sergeant who shot and killed a protester during demonstrations in the summer of 2020 began on Monday in the Texas state capital of Austin.

Texas 6 hours ago

Texas scientists name newly discovered ancient beaver after Buc-ee’s, the state's wildly popular rest stop

A new species of beaver confirmed by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin has been named after the mascot of the convenience store chain Buc-ee's.

Texas 6 hours ago

Texas DPS troopers to patrol in Austin amid city's police staffing crisis

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers will begin patrolling the streets of Austin in an effort to help the city out as it experiences a significant shortage of officers.

Democrats 11 hours ago

Texas Dem Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announces run for Houston mayor

Democratic Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, announced she will retire from Congress, where she served for more than 28 years, and will run to be the next mayor of Houston.

US 12 hours ago

Texas softball player's slide goes viral after fooling catcher: 'I didn't think she'd fall for it'

Texas high school soft ball player Jada Walton tricked her opponent in viral footage by avoiding being tagged before home base, helping her team secure the win

Media 16 hours ago

Fight breaks out at Texas capitol over trans activist's viral speech comparing lawmakers to Hitler

A transgender activist is going viral on TikTok after a fiery speech delivered in front of Texas state lawmakers turned into a physical standoff Thursday.

Nascar 16 hours ago

Here's why Zane Smith's NASCAR truck caught fire during his victory burnout

Zane Smiths NASCAR truck caught fire after a victory burnout, which was likely caused by the tire rubber getting caught by the rain flaps the vehicle was equipped with.

Digital Originals 20 hours ago

'Coal miner town situation': Elon Musk's reported plan to build 'utopia' worker town fires up locals

Bastrop County residents weighed in on a report that billionaire businessman Elon Musk plans to build a live-work 'utopia' for his staff in Central Texas.

OPINION 1 day ago

Everything's bigger in Texas, including school choice

Everything's bigger in Texas, including school choice. The education reform effort has huge support and Texas Gov. Abbott is wisely moving forward with it.

Texas 1 day ago

Texas bayou discovered remains belong to missing 2-year-old girl: report

Remains found in a Pasadena, Texas bayou last week were identified on Friday as 2-year-old Nadia Lee, who went missing in October when her father was charged with murder.