Texas fireworks sales open June 24: What to know before buying
Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids.
NBA Draft 2026: Chicago Bulls draft Texas standout Dailyn Swain at No. 15
Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season.
Influencer Jake Lang released on bond, ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours
Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge.
State Senator warns Homestead Exemption cheaters to stop or else
Cheating by Texas property owners who improperly claim the state's generous Homestead exemption has drawn the attention of State Senator Paul Bettencourt, who is urging violators to stop or face…
Texas 7-year-old saves toddler brother from drowning, earns rare sheriff’s commendation
A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities…
Giraffe disappears from Texas ranch
Authorities in Texas are searching for a giraffe that went missing from a ranch Monday.
Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to two million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas agencies to expand trade and workforce training
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate expansion of workforce training and trade programs across four Texas agencies to help connect more residents with high-demand, skilled jobs.
Texas to spend $8 million to fix errors in controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in school
Texas is spending over $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix thousands of text and image errors in its controversial, state-published "Bluebonnet" school curriculum.