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September 23, 2024

Texas attorney general challenges liberal county's guaranteed income program, calls it a 'welfare scheme'

A Texas county's guaranteed income program is being challenged by Attorney General Ken Paxton after it was revived by county officials.

September 23, 2024

Texas offers reward for info on Tren de Aragua members that spread 'terror and carnage,' Gov. Abbott says

Texas is taking a more aggressive approach to targeting the Tren de Aragua street gang by offering rewards for the whereabouts of its members.

September 23, 2024

Gun rights, gender transitions, medical pot among issues SCOTUS will tackle this term

The Supreme Court this term will hear a range of high-impact cases dealing with issues like gun rights, regulation of e-cigarettes and gender transition medical procedures for minors.

September 22, 2024

Harris would unveil 'most destructive border policy ever': Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott explains why he designated Tren de Aragua as a foreign terrorist organization and discusses the impact of a Harris presidency on the border crisis.

September 21, 2024

Texas murder suspect released on bond 4 days after arrest for 2021 fatal stabbing

A Texas suspect in a 2021 cold case was arrested for a deadly stabbing in Austin before he was released on bond just days after he was booked into jail.

September 20, 2024

Turkish 'special interest' migrant tells Texas troopers he paid $12K to cross into US illegally

A large group of migrants was caught near the Texas-Mexico border Friday, according to authorities. Some were reportedly from Turkey, Pakistan, India and Vietnam.

September 20, 2024

US Army soldier Travis King, who fled to North Korea, is 'now free' after pleading guilty to desertion

U.S. Army soldier Travis King has pleaded guilty to desertion and four other charges following an incident last year in which he ran into North Korea.

September 20, 2024

Meet the American who was the first paid professional football player: Pudge Heffelfinger

Gridiron goliath and Yale star Pudge Heffelfinger was later paid $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic Association in 1892, becoming the first professional football player.

September 19, 2024

Texas troopers find 16 illegal immigrants behind 'false wall' inside trailer on hot day, driver arrested

The driver of a trailer was arrested after Texas authorities allegedly found 16 illegal immigrants hiding behind a fake wall inside

September 19, 2024

Houston home invaders pose as DoorDash, tie up mom in front of kids before shootout with officer: police

Houston police say three men involved in forced entry of a home, tying up a mother and shooting an officer were arrested and charged.