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October 17, 2024

On this day in history, October 17, 1835, Texas Rangers formally proposed among settlers patrolling frontier

The Texas Rangers, a legendary law enforcement agency, was formally proposed after more than a decade of "ranging" across the frontier to protect settlers, on Oct. 17, 1835.

October 16, 2024

'Coward' allegedly kills mother of his children and her boyfriend in Texas, Amber Alert issued

Sherles Gregorio Machado-Hernandez was arrested and charged in a double homicide case involving the mother of his children and her new boyfriend, according to police.

October 16, 2024

Texas board rejects clemency for man facing execution in shaken baby death

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Wednesday rejected a clemency request for a man facing execution over a shaken baby syndrome despite doubts over the evidence in the case.

October 16, 2024

Cruz, Allred trade barbs in heated Texas Senate debate: 'Extreme,' 'threat to democracy'

Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Colin Allred shared fiery exchanges over abortion, immigration and trans rights during Tuesday night's hour-long Senate debate in the Lone Star State.

October 16, 2024

Texas can probe 'vote harvesting' through Election Day, appeals court rules

A federal judge gave Texas officials the green light to proceed with a ballot harvesting probe, prompting outrage from critics who say they'll appeal to the Supreme Court.

October 16, 2024

Texas man invents 1.5K-mile adventure trail for hikers, bikers and horseback riders

A Texas man has set his sights on making the next great adventure trail like the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest that spans 1,500 miles across The Lone Star State.

October 15, 2024

Gun-wielding suspect gets beaten up by employees at pizzeria he tried to rob: police

A 19-year-old suspect in Texas was arrested after he allegedly tried to rob a Marco's Pizza location in Austin. Employees at the restaurant beat him up after he showed a gun.

October 15, 2024

Search for missing Texas mom Suzanne Simpson leads to San Antonio landfill

As the search for missing Texas mother of four Suzanne Simpson moves into its second week, authorities are reportedly searching a landfill after several other locations.

October 15, 2024

Billionaires backing a new 'anti-woke' university

University of Austin Senior VP Mike Shires on the need for free speech to be protected at universities as billionaires push back against censorship.

October 15, 2024

‘Boys playing girls’ sports’ ad lands Texas Dem in hot water with LGBTQ activists on eve of pivotal debate

Rep. Colin Allred, running to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas, is facing pushback from some progressive activists in his own party for a recent campaign ad.