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June 15, 2021

Texas mother's ex-boyfriend arrested in murder of teen girl more than a decade ago

Shawn Adkins was arrested and charged with murder Monday, more than a decade after his ex-girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter mysteriously disappeared from their Texas home.

June 15, 2021

Texas library apologizes for including conservative book on transgender issues in its Pride Month display

A Texas library apologized this week for accidentally displaying a conservative book on transgender issues in its Pride Month showcase.

June 15, 2021

Cruz says it's time for Fauci to go: 'He's political and not scientific'

Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz joined the growing list of GOP lawmakers calling for the removal of Dr. Anthony Fauci Tuesday, arguing he is "political and not scientific."

June 15, 2021

Tropical storm off Carolinas poses threat to eastern US

Severe weather and a tropical storm are expected to hit the U.S. on Tuesday, bringing thunderstorms, potential flash flooding and other dangerous conditions to different regions of the country.

June 15, 2021

Texas Gov. Abbott to solicit public donations for border wall

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that his office will solicit public donations to provide funding for his planned border wall in the state.

June 14, 2021

Woman dead, man missing after kids rescued from Texas river

A woman has died and a man was missing Monday after emergency responders said they were swept away after rescuing two children who were struggling against the current in a Texas river that is popular for swimming and tubing.

June 14, 2021

Texas human smuggler pursuit ends in dramatic crash, photos show

A suspected human smuggler carrying a dozen illegal immigrants inside his vehicle has been taken into custody after leading authorities in Texas on a high-speed chase that ended in a dramatic crash.

June 14, 2021

First Latina Texas Supreme Court justice jumping into GOP attorney general primary

The 2022 Republican primary for Texas attorney general is adding another contender, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman.

June 14, 2021

Texas police searching for motorcyclist accused of shooting officer

Texas authorities are searching for a motorcyclist who allegedly shot a police officer during a traffic stop on Sunday night, a report said.

June 14, 2021

Austin mass shooting: 1 victim dies, brother says public should know he ‘suffered’

The Austin Police Department announced Sunday that one of the 14 victims in Saturday’s mass shooting in the city has died from his injuries.