ICE agent shoots man in North Austin, victim hospitalized

A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in North Austin, prompting a joint investigation by Austin police, Texas Rangers and HSI.

Hero who duct-taped violent Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out after suspect fired from Tucson firm

"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.

Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections

An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.

Tropical Depression Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds

Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.

Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge

A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. 

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.

Texas launches investigation of LinkedIn over claims of 'ghost jobs'

The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.