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Repeat offender released early from jail now charged with capital murder of pregnant woman

April 20, 2026

Repeat offender released early from jail now charged with capital murder of pregnant woman

A Texas repeat offender allegedly murdered a pregnant woman after early release. Kevin Faux was arrested by U.S. Marshals on a capital murder charge.

Texas AG Paxton sues Dem fundraising platform ActBlue, alleging 'fraudulent and foreign donations'

April 20, 2026

Texas AG Paxton sues Dem fundraising platform ActBlue, alleging 'fraudulent and foreign donations'

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues ActBlue, accusing the Democrat fundraising platform of deceiving donors and enabling alleged fraudulent and foreign donations.

Texas Tech to recognize only two sexes, freezes gender programs

April 20, 2026

Texas Tech to recognize only two sexes, freezes gender programs

Texas Tech University announced it will recognize only two human sexes and initiate the closure of all academic credentials centered on gender and orientation topics.

Sledgehammer murder spurs ICE manhunt for illegal immigrant suspect

April 20, 2026

Sledgehammer murder spurs ICE manhunt for illegal immigrant suspect

ICE asks Harris County not to release an illegal immigrant accused of fatally beating a co-worker with a sledgehammer at a Houston construction site.

WATCH: Houston faces $110M hit as Texas gov lays down law on 'sanctuary' policies

April 20, 2026

WATCH: Houston faces $110M hit as Texas gov lays down law on 'sanctuary' policies

Gov. Greg Abbott says Houston is in breach of contract and must repay Texas $110 million or repeal its sanctuary-type ordinance limiting ICE cooperation.

Texas AG sues Houston mayor and city council over new sanctuary city ordinance limiting ICE cooperation

April 17, 2026

Texas AG sues Houston mayor and city council over new sanctuary city ordinance limiting ICE cooperation

Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Houston's mayor and city council over a sanctuary ordinance that ended a police policy requiring officers to wait for ICE agents.

Texas emerges as the top destination for companies leaving blue states

April 17, 2026

Texas emerges as the top destination for companies leaving blue states

Texas ranks No. 1 in job creation and economic output growth, attracting major corporations like ExxonMobil and Chevron to relocate their headquarters.

Missing pregnant woman found dead after mysterious Texas disappearance

April 16, 2026

Missing pregnant woman found dead after mysterious Texas disappearance

Ashanti Allen, a 23-year-old woman who disappeared while eight months pregnant, was found dead in Houston, her family confirmed. No arrests have been reported.

GOP zeros in on South Texas Dem who urged Trump to 'allow people to cross freely'

April 16, 2026

GOP zeros in on South Texas Dem who urged Trump to 'allow people to cross freely'

Republicans say Rep. Vicente Gonzalez is vulnerable in his redrawn South Texas district due to his record on border security and immigration policies.

Athena Strand's mother reveals final words with slain child as jury weighs death penalty for FedEx driver

April 16, 2026

Athena Strand's mother reveals final words with slain child as jury weighs death penalty for FedEx driver

Athena Strand's mother took the stand at the trial of former FedEx driver Tanner Horner, who pleaded guilty to the capital murder of the 7-year-old.