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February 6, 2023

Oklahoma AG Drummond takes over prosecution of top Republican legislator

Republican Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is taking over the prosecution of state Rep. Terry O'Donnell and his wife. O'Donnell is one of the Legislature's top Republicans.

February 6, 2023

Arizona rancher held on $1M bond in murder charge in Santa Cruz County

An Arizona rancher was arrested last week and held on a $1 million bond for a charge of first-degree murder. Police believe he is responsible for last week's shooting of a Mexican man.

February 6, 2023

Texas border mission results in nearly 130 arrests over five days, targets brush, smuggling guides

Nearly 130 suspected human smugglers and guides were arrested in Texas over several days as part of a border mission.

February 6, 2023

Texas woman indicted for murder after husband dies of 'suspicious illness,' police say

Sarah Jean Hartsfield, a Texas woman whose husband died of a "suspicious illness" last month, was indicted by a grand jury for murder on Friday.

February 6, 2023

New Mexico considering naming a first-in-the-nation 'state aroma,' thanks to fifth-grade class

The state of New Mexico may become the first state in the nation to have an official aroma, thanks in no small part to the advocacy of a fifth-grade class with a passion for chilies.

February 6, 2023

Radical-left superintendent in fiery political turmoil after 'racist views' against White people exposed

Scott Menzel, a superintendent of Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona, is facing political turmoil after Fox News Digital exposes divisive statements about White people.

February 6, 2023

3 New Mexico teenagers die from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Three teenagers in New Mexico were found dead in a garage with a propane heater turned on Sunday. The victims appeared to have died from suspected carbon monoxide posioning.

February 6, 2023

Wall construction commences along U.S.-Mexico border in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott watches as crews begin to erect a wall along the southern border in Texas

February 6, 2023

Thousands of Austin residents still without power week after storm, prompting evaluation of city manager's job

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson called for a meeting to evaluate the city manager's job on Thursday as the state capital of Texas struggles to recover from last week's winter storm.

February 6, 2023

A near-collision between 2 planes in Austin prompts an FAA investigation

A FedEx cargo plane and a Southwest plane avoided a collision on the Austin airport runway on Saturday morning. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.