Texas House passes redrawn congressional district map
The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.
The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.
Texas truck driver busted with 15 kilos of cocaine in Chicago area: police
A truck driver from Texas is facing charges after a traffic stop netted 15 kilos of cocaine Saturday morning in Kankakee County.
A truck driver from Texas is facing charges after a traffic stop netted 15 kilos of cocaine Saturday morning in Kankakee County.
Texas Dems return from Illinois, face police oversight after walkout
Texas Democrats who spent two weeks in Illinois to block GOP redistricting plans are back home ? but under police surveillance. Lawmakers were forced to sign pledges to attend Wednesday?s session, each assigned a state trooper to monitor them. One representative, Nicole Collier of Fort Worth, refused to comply, calling her defiance an act of protest. While Republicans still hold the majority, Democrats say their walkout was a win, drawing national attention and derailing the first special session.
Texas Democrats who spent two weeks in Illinois to block GOP redistricting plans are back home ? but under police surveillance. Lawmakers were forced to sign pledges to attend Wednesday?s session, each assigned a state trooper to monitor them. One representative, Nicole Collier of Fort Worth, refused to comply, calling her defiance an act of protest. While Republicans still hold the majority, Democrats say their walkout was a win, drawing national attention and derailing the first special session.
Car crashes into Houston restaurant, narrowly misses influencers filming review
On Saturday afternoon, NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood were sitting in a booth reviewing food items inside CuVees Culinary Creations at 2712 Eldridge Parkway when a car crashed into the window, nearly killing the pair.
On Saturday afternoon, NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood were sitting in a booth reviewing food items inside CuVees Culinary Creations at 2712 Eldridge Parkway when a car crashed into the window, nearly killing the pair.
VIDEO: SUV crashes into influencers mid-food review at restaurant
A car smashed into a restaurant, hitting two social media influencers.
A car smashed into a restaurant, hitting two social media influencers.
Texas Dems who left for Illinois ending two-week walkout over gerrymandered map plan
Texas Democrats say they are ending a two-week walkout that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts to satisfy President Donald Trump’s demands for a greater GOP advantage.
Texas Democrats say they are ending a two-week walkout that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts to satisfy President Donald Trump’s demands for a greater GOP advantage.
Texas woman charged after alleged kidnapping attempt stopped at Midway airport: police
An unannounced visit to an Aurora home ended at Midway International Airport, where police said they stopped a Texas woman accused of trying to take two children to Mexico.
An unannounced visit to an Aurora home ended at Midway International Airport, where police said they stopped a Texas woman accused of trying to take two children to Mexico.
After 2 weeks in Chicago, Texas Democrats signal possible return
After two weeks in Chicago, Texas Democrats say they’re ready to "pass the baton" and may return soon.
After two weeks in Chicago, Texas Democrats say they’re ready to "pass the baton" and may return soon.
New Uvalde body camera video captures parents pleading with officers during 70-minute delay
Body cam video from the Uvalde school shooting shows parents pleading with officers to act. Nearly 400 law enforcement waited over 70 minutes to respond.
Body cam video from the Uvalde school shooting shows parents pleading with officers to act. Nearly 400 law enforcement waited over 70 minutes to respond.
North Austin Target shooting: 3 dead, suspect detained: APD
Three people are dead and a suspect has been detained after a shooting incident at a North Austin Target, says APD.
Three people are dead and a suspect has been detained after a shooting incident at a North Austin Target, says APD.
FBI joins effort to find Texas Democrats in Illinois, Sen. Cornyn says
A U.S. senator from Texas said the FBI is now on the lookout for the state's Democratic lawmakers hiding out in Illinois.
A U.S. senator from Texas said the FBI is now on the lookout for the state's Democratic lawmakers hiding out in Illinois.
"Did you get your package?": Car crashes into Amazon delivery truck
A driver who reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into an Amazon delivery truck in North Texas. A doorbell camera captured video of the crash, as well as the Amazon driver's concern for his customers.
A driver who reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into an Amazon delivery truck in North Texas. A doorbell camera captured video of the crash, as well as the Amazon driver's concern for his customers.
Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat
A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.
A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.
Texas Democrats continue holdout in Illinois over redistricting attempt
Texas Democratic lawmakers continued to hide out in Illinois to prevent a redistricting attempt by Republicans.
Texas Democratic lawmakers continued to hide out in Illinois to prevent a redistricting attempt by Republicans.
Texas Democrats flee to Illinois to block vote on redistricting plan supported by Trump
After one group of Democrats landed Sunday in Chicago, they were welcomed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, but declined to say how long they were prepared to stay away from Texas.
After one group of Democrats landed Sunday in Chicago, they were welcomed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, but declined to say how long they were prepared to stay away from Texas.
Elizabeth Holmes spotted at Texas prison where Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred
Elizabeth Holmes, the 41-year-old Theranos founder, is serving an 11-year sentence after she was convicted of knowingly misleading investors.
Elizabeth Holmes, the 41-year-old Theranos founder, is serving an 11-year sentence after she was convicted of knowingly misleading investors.
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to federal prison in Bryan, Texas
Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas.
Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas.
39 Illinois rescuers return home after assisting in Texas deadly flooding
An Illinois Urban Search and Rescue team went to Texas last weekend to assist after the deadly flooding earlier this month. The firefighters said this mission has been physically and mentally challenging.
An Illinois Urban Search and Rescue team went to Texas last weekend to assist after the deadly flooding earlier this month. The firefighters said this mission has been physically and mentally challenging.
Multi-state sex trafficking ring exposed at Southfield hotel
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
Body found on Caribbean island ends North Texas family's search for answers
Brian Patrick Tarrence had gone missing on June 25 while vacationing with his wife. His family, who live in Plano, have been seeking closure ever since.
Brian Patrick Tarrence had gone missing on June 25 while vacationing with his wife. His family, who live in Plano, have been seeking closure ever since.