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.…
Chocolate bar recall expanded over salmonella concerns, FDA says
Spring & Mulberry expanded its recall of select chocolate bars after a Food and Drug Administration investigation tied an ingredient to possible salmonella contamination.
Trump “seriously considering” Venezuela as a possible 51st state
President Donald Trump is again eyeing adding another star to the U.S. flag, and he is looking much further south than Greenland.
Dems push back on $1 billion proposal for White House ballroom security
Democrats have already voiced their opposition to a massive security upgrade proposed by their colleagues in the Senate.
Man accused of deadly hit-and-run crash on SH 6 in west Houston
Houston police say a driver fatally hit a pedestrian with his Land Rover and didn’t stop to help after the crash.
Map: How much are federal, state gas taxes?
State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.
USDA issues health alert for headcheese that may be contaminated with listeria
Health officials warn pork headcheese may be tied to a listeria outbreak that sickened at least three people. Here's what to know.
Texas school enrollment sees second-largest historic drop, falls below 5.5 million
Texas public school enrollment has fallen below 5.5 million students this year, marking the second-largest decline in the state’s recent history, according to data from the Texas Education Agency and…
The Woodlands man arrested in Harris County for online solicitation of a minor
A man from The Woodlands was arrested after allegedly showing up at an elementary school to meet who he believed to be a 13-year-old Harris County girl he had been…
Honduran man accused in New York beating, rape arrested in Fort Bend County
A suspect accused of beating and raping a man in New York was arrested in Fort Bend County while allegedly trying to flee to Mexico, officials say.
Harris County off-duty deputy accidentally shoots wife in the hand
A Harris County deputy is back at work after accidentally shooting him and his wife while off-duty, according to Constable Mark Herman.