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November 26, 2024

New wall construction at Texas border kicks off with family of slain Jocelyn Nungaray watching

A 1,400-acre Rio Grande ranch purchase marks Texas’ latest step in border wall expansion, with a new mile-long section underway in the coming weeks.

November 26, 2024

Federal judge sides with SpaceX after environmental group tried to stop rocket launches

A federal judge sided with Elon Musk's SpaceX after a Texas-based environmental group attempted to halt rocket launches at one of its sites.

November 26, 2024

Incoming border czar Homan issues warning in Texas to Dems opposing Trump deportations: 'Don't test us'

Incoming border czar Thomas Homan joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Tuesday, and will serve meals to troops stationed at the border.

November 26, 2024

Texas records first locally transmitted dengue fever case of 2024

The first locally transmitted case of dengue fever in 2024 in Texas has been recorded in Cameron County, the Texas Department of State Health Services says.

November 26, 2024

Texas police officer fatally 'ambushed' in shootout with fleeing suspect: law enforcement

A police officer was fatally "ambushed" during a shootout with a fleeing suspect in Greenville, Texas, on Monday, according to local law enforcement.

November 25, 2024

Texas influencer sentenced to 10 years in prison for murder-for-hire plot

A Dallas woman who runs an internet-based business was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after her conviction in a murder-for-hire plot.

November 24, 2024

Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers health incident after 'powerful' sermon during Sunday service

Bishop T.D. Jakes suffered a medical incident during a service at the Potter's House of Dallas on Sunday. He is currently in stable condition.

November 24, 2024

Wrong-way driver arrested after striking multiple vehicles, shootout with police officer: ‘He’s got a gun!’

A 19-year-old man is in custody for driving down the wrong street, striking vehicles and firing a rifle at multiple people, including an officer, police said.

November 23, 2024

Texas AG sues Dallas for decriminalizing marijuana

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the city of Dallas over a ballot measure that decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana, arguing it violates state law.

November 23, 2024

'Canary in the coal mine': Dallas mayor explains Trump's 'gift' to GOP after he switched parties

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discusses why he left the Democratic Party and how the Republican Party can build on its success with minority voters during a second Trump term.