Texas

Politics 20 hours ago

America’s smallest cattle herd in 70 years means rebuilding will take years and beef prices could stay high

America's cattle herd hits 70-year low as drought and costs devastate ranchers nationwide, driving beef prices up 16%.

Politics 20 hours ago

'ShamWow' guy files to run for Congress in Texas as Republican candidate

"ShamWow guy" Offer Vince Shlomi files to run for Congress as a Republican in Texas, aiming to unseat incumbent John Carter in the crowded GOP primary race.

Politics 20 hours ago

Texas National Guard to return from Illinois ahead of Thanksgiving, Gov Abbott says

Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas National Guard troops will return from Illinois before Thanksgiving after the controversial interstate deployment.

U.S. 20 hours ago

Texas A&M committee finds professor’s firing over transgender-related lesson unjustified

A Texas A&M committee ruled that a professor's firing over the teaching of a gender identity lesson was unjustified, and the university president will review its recommendation.

Politics 20 hours ago

Texas files emergency Supreme Court petition after Trump-backed congressional map blocked by federal judges

Texas' redistricting battle heads to the Supreme Court after the state challenged a ruling that blocked a congressional map designed to help Republicans gain five seats.

U.S. 20 hours ago

Two Texas men charged in plot to invade Haitian island and make women, children 'sex slaves': prosecutors

Two Texas men were charged in an alleged conspiracy to invade a Haitian island, kill male residents and enslave women and children as "sex slaves."

Politics 20 hours ago

Muslim civil rights group CAIR sues Texas over Abbott's ‘terrorist’ designation

CAIR filed a federal lawsuit challenging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's designation of the group as a "foreign terrorist organization" and "transnational criminal organization."

VIDEO 20 hours ago

Gov. Greg Abbott on Texas redistricting battle, terror designations for two Muslim groups

Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss a federal ruling on Texas' redistricting and his designation of CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations.

Politics 20 hours ago

Reagan-appointed judge torches colleagues in Texas map fight, calls ruling ‘fiction,’ ‘judicial activism’

Circuit Court Judge Jerry Smith wrote a fiery 104-page dissent attacking colleague Judge Jeffrey Brown's decision to block Texas redistricting maps.

U.S. 20 hours ago

Holiday crime fears grow as ‘jugging’ thieves target shoppers carrying cash and gifts: ‘Only a matter of time’

Authorities warn of "jugging" crime surge during holiday season as thieves target shoppers leaving ATMs and stores with cash. Learn safety tips to protect yourself.

U.S. 20 hours ago

Texas father dies in accidental shooting on hunting trip, daughter says family is ‘heartbroken’

A Texas father died over the weekend after he accidentally shot himself while removing his firearm from the car during a hunting trip in northeast Texas, officials said.

Politics 20 hours ago

Federal judge allows Texas AG to challenge Harris County bail reforms: ‘Unleashing criminals’

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins court approval to intervene in a Harris County bail reform lawsuit, vowing to do "everything in my power" to reverse the policy.

U.S. 20 hours ago

Illegal immigrant wanted for brutal bathtub murder arrested in Texas after crossing southern border again

Fugitive task force arrests suspect in murder of Texas woman in 2020 after illegal border crossing. Hernan Perez Juarez now faces charges in brutal Georgetown case.

Politics 20 hours ago

Social media erupts after far-left firebrand botches Epstein claims: 'Insane accusation'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, drew scorn after falsely tying GOP officials to Epstein, prompting a strategist from her own party to dub her “the worst candidate possible."

Politics 20 hours ago

Republicans protest double standard after judges call Texas redistricting plan 'racially gerrymandered'

Federal judges block Texas GOP redistricting plan, sparking Republican backlash over racial gerrymandering claims as case heads to Supreme Court.

VIDEO 20 hours ago

Trump-appointed judge BLOCKS red state redistricting map

'Ruthless Podcast' co-host Josh Holmes joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Texas' redistricting fight after judges blocked a red-leaning map and how the Supreme Court's ruling could impact upcoming midterms.

Opinion 20 hours ago

MIKE DAVIS: SCOTUS must save Texas from meddling liberal judges

Texas appeals federal court ruling that blocked new redistricting map, potentially costing Republicans five House seats in upcoming midterm elections.

Politics 20 hours ago

House Dem, 79, indicates he may not retire after judges strike down Texas congressional map

Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett pauses retirement plans after federal judges block GOP redistricting map in major gerrymandering ruling.

Politics 20 hours ago

Texas investigating USTA for possible violation of law banning biological males in women’s sports

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the U.S. Tennis Association Texas League over possible transgender participation in women's matches.

Politics 20 hours ago

Federal judge rules law requiring display of Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that Texas' law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms violates the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

Entertainment 20 hours ago

Glen Powell escapes to his Texas hometown over Hollywood's 'app' you can't ever sign off from

Glen Powell left Hollywood for Austin, Texas, seeking a "spiritual place" away from LA's constant entertainment buzz. The "Twisters" star discusses his move back home.

U.S. 20 hours ago

ICE arrests illegal immigrant accused of brutal tire iron attack, sexual assault of Texas woman

ICE has arrested an illegal immigrant from El Salvador accused of beating and sexually assaulting a Texas woman with a tire iron in early 2023.

Politics 20 hours ago

Federal judges block Texas from using redrawn congressional map

A panel of three federal judges ruled that a congressional map passed by Texas lawmakers was "racially gerrymandered" and cannot go into effect Tuesday.

Politics 20 hours ago

Texas Gov Abbott declares CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups, preventing land purchases

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott designated CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations, banning them from acquiring land in the state.

Sports 20 hours ago

Ex-Yankees star goes to bat for ICE agents amid 'dangerous threats'

World Series champion Mark Teixeira, who is running for Congress in Texas, went to bat for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

U.S. 20 hours ago

Houston ICE operation nets over 3,500 criminal illegal aliens in six weeks during shutdown

ICE Houston arrested over 3,500 criminal aliens during government shutdown, including gang members, murderers and child predators in major enforcement operation.

U.S. 20 hours ago

Texas raid targeting Tren de Aragua gang leads to arrest of 140 illegal immigrants

A San Antonio raid on a Tren de Aragua–linked human trafficking ring led to the arrest of more than 140 illegal immigrants, Texas officials confirmed Monday.

U.S. 20 hours ago

Suspected illegal immigrant arrested in Texas after allegedly sending nude photos to 12-year-old boy

Texas authorities arrested a suspected illegal immigrant after parents accused her of sending nude photos and vulgar messages to their 12-year-old boy.

U.S. 20 hours ago

Illegal immigrant with rap sheet charged in hammer attack on woman jogging in park, released under Biden: DHS

Immigration officials place detainer on suspect in Texas park hammer attack. Biden administration previously released alleged attacker despite 2024 criminal arrests.

U.S. 20 hours ago

Houston thug charged with murder after 8 arrests shows ‘revolving door’ failures: GOP lawmaker

Houston murder case involving repeat offender Gabriel Menefee reignites debate over Harris County bail practices and release of violent criminals with long records.

Entertainment 20 hours ago

Comedian Jeff Dye joins Hollywood exodus, says LA fires were 'quite a wake-up call'

Comedian Jeff Dye joins the celebrity exodus from Los Angeles, citing fears about Gov. Gavin Newsom and poor wildfire management as reasons for his Texas move.