Hinojosa, Abbott split Texas voters in latest governor’s poll
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa are statistically tied in the race to become the state's next governor, according to a new YouGov poll.
Talarico leads Paxton among younger Texas voters, new poll shows
Younger voters are propelling Democrat James Talarico into the lead in his U.S. Senate campaign against Republican Ken Paxton.
Camp Mystic deadly flood probe: Eastland family calls search warrants a ‘fishing expedition’
The Texas Rangers are investigating possible criminal conduct related to Camp Mystic’s preparation and response to the deadly July 4 flooding in 2025.
Afghan national pleads guilty to online suicide bomb threat in Fort Worth
A 32-year-old Afghan national living in Fort Worth pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to transmitting a threatening communication in interstate commerce after threatening to carry out a suicide attack.
South Texas to get $22B power project tied to data center
The United States and South Korean governments are working together on a plan that would bring a large gas power plant to La Salle County, Texas, to directly power data…
Texas man found guilty of smuggling migrants in cattle trailer behind hay bales
A 28-year-old Corpus Christi man was convicted of transporting people who were in the country illegally after authorities found eight migrants hidden behind hay bales in a cattle trailer, according…
Isaias becomes Atlantic’s first hurricane of 2026
Hurricane Isaias has formed in the Gulf as of Wednesday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Texas comptroller moves to eliminate taxes on medical records
A proposed rule change could mean Texans will no longer have to pay a tax to view their medical records.
New Longview ISD Esports arena to train students for tech and media careers
Longview ISD has announced the opening of a new e-sports arena designed to give students experience in competitive gaming, digital media and live event production.
Texas wages: Study reveals where workers are making the most money
Everything’s bigger in Texas, but is that true when it comes to wages? Turns out, it varies quite a bit by county, and some areas have seen wages rise faster…