Paxton vs. Talarico: Here’s how they stack up in the latest poll
The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S.…
1,200-year-old ‘Robin Hood’ oak tree has died, experts say
A centuries-old oak tree that was the fabled home of the legendary English bandit, Robin Hood, has died.
Texas trades tropical storm for heat wave before more heavy rain
World Cup visitors are getting a taste this week of just how much of a roller coaster the weather can be in Texas.
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Supreme Court strikes down federal gun ban for unlawful drug users
The Supreme Court has ruled that a federal law automatically banning unlawful drug users from possessing firearms is unconstitutional, dealing a major blow to the government’s efforts to disarm individuals…
Texas Highway Patrol trooper dies in northwest Texas crash with semi-truck
A Texas Highway Patrol trooper died Wednesday afternoon following a crash with a semi-truck while attempting a traffic stop in northwest Texas, state officials said.
Apple CEO says price hikes are ‘unavoidable’ as rising chip costs squeeze tech giant: report
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Iran latest: US-Iran peace agreement takes immediate effect after early signings
President Donald Trump signed the peace agreement between the United States and Iran while in France on Wednesday for the G7 Summit. Pakistani Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif confirmed the Iranian…
Houston weather: Flood Watch ends early, Heat Advisory to replace it
As rain chances become very limited and the heat increases, Heat Advisory has been issued for Houston Thursday and Friday.
Same rides, different prices: Uber and Lyft draw fire from Consumer Reports over fares
Popular ride-share services Uber and Lyft will charge different customers different rates for the exact same rides, even when they are ordered at the same time, a new Consumer Reports…
Confirmed cases of screwworm in Texas causing concern among pet owners
As concerns grow over the spread of New World screwworm, veterinarians say dogs and cats can be affected by the flesh-eating parasite, though the risk remains much higher for livestock.