Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child
A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said.
Texas firefighter killed, several others injured in residential blaze
Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isai Huerta, a nine-year veteran, tragically died and several other firefighters were injured while battling a fast-moving residential trailer fire.
Texas students make gains in math and social studies, but reading growth stalls
Texas elementary and middle school students showed improvement in social studies and math, but little to no growth in reading, according to STAAR test results released Tuesday.
Texas driver dies after vehicle is swept away by fast-moving floodwaters
A woman died Monday after her vehicle was swept into a creek by high, fast-moving waters and carried several miles downstream, authorities said.
Gallery: Photos, videos of Houston high-water, flooding; June 16
We are still seeing localized flooding in areas around Houston as heavy rain continues to fall on Tuesday and a flood watch is still in effect. Check out the gallery…
Screwworm in Texas: Pest found in Sutton Co. goat, state cases climb to 11
Federal officials have detected 11 cases of New World screwworm in Texas as of Tuesday as state officials continue to limit livestock movement.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to be sentenced for money laundering charges
Fort Bend County Judge KP George is expected to be sentenced after being convicted of felony money laundering.
Texas couple charged in $2.5M ‘psychic’ fraud, preying on grieving victims
A Texas couple faces federal charges for a $2.5M "fortune teller fraud" scheme. Posing as a psychic, the woman targeted vulnerable individuals, convincing them their hardships were "curses." Victims handed…
Hurricane season update: Invest 90L being tracked along Texas Gulf coast
The first invest of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is being tracked along the Texas coast.
MLB issues warning to Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride caps
Major League Baseball has reportedly issued a warning to several San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their specialized hats during the team's Pride Night celebration.
Outdoor retailer closing nearly 60 stores amid bankruptcy
Boating and fishing supply retailer West Marine is planning to close 59 stores around the country as it works through bankruptcy proceedings.