Oliver Tree dies: Singer, producer killed in helicopter crash
American singer and producer Oliver Tree was one of six people killed Sunday morning when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and crashed,…
Texas AG warning Big 12 about sanctioning Texas Tech following recent court order regarding Brendan Sorsby
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to leaders of the Big 12 Conference stating that any effort to sanction Texas Tech following a valid court order regarding QB…
Ban on Big Bend border wall fails in U.S. House committee
A proposal to ban the Trump administration from building a border wall in Big Bend National Park failed Wednesday in the U.S. House Appropriations Committee in a vote along party…
American diplomat killed in Myanmar, Thai woman arrested
An American diplomat assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Yangon, the biggest city in Myanmar, was found dead with police investigating the death as a possible homicide.
Texas high school students see gains in all STAAR test subjects
Texas high school students made gains in every subject this year, according to state test results released Wednesday.
‘8647’ appears on National Mall, USPP investigating
The U.S. Park Police are investigating mysterious numbers that have appeared etched into the grass on the National Mall.
‘Screw scam’ spurs new fears for drivers when filling their tanks
A Virginia police department is warning drivers about a new way scammers are trying to rip off people when they fill their tanks: the gas pump screw scam.
Kennedy Center’s lawsuit against Chuck Redd dismissed
A judge dropped a Kennedy Center lawsuit against Chuck Redd after the musician refused to perform at a holiday event over the center’s board voting to rename it after President…
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe weather, flash flood threats
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a multi-day threat of severe weather and flash flooding across much…
Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current…
Texas GOP Convention underway in Houston
Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.