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71 Texas lawmakers call on Congress to pause immigration after the Sixth Street massacre

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:35:11 GMT

The state legislators delivered a letter to the Democratic and Republican leaders of Congress as the FBI investigates the shooting spree as potential terrorism.

Texas family relieved after daughter survives Austin mass shooting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:27:27 GMT

Faith Pitts says she was inside Buford's bar with friends late Saturday night, preparing to leave at closing time, when gunfire suddenly erupted outside.

Video shows police confronting suspect in deadly 6th Street shooting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:52:03 GMT

One UT student captured the moment police killed a mass shooting suspect, just minutes after narrowly escaping the gunfire himself.

CBP apprehends five people unlawfully in U.S. during 24-hour operation in Hidalgo

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:20:09 GMT

Customs and Border Protection officers in Hidalgo arrested five people found to be unlawfully present in the U.S. during 4 separate enforcement actions in 24-hours.

Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:20:07 GMT

One day out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.

Crews work to bring down hot air balloon after it crashes into communication tower in East Texas

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:59:49 GMT

The incident, which left two people trapped in the basket until they were rescued by first responders, has now entered a slow and technical recovery phase.

Wednesday's Child: Meet Charlie, the car-loving teen who refuses to give up on finding his forever family

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:52:28 GMT

Charlie, a spirited 16-year-old on the autism spectrum, dreams of finding a Forever Family. "I just want to be loved like other people," he said.💙

Large law enforcement presence at residence in Pflugerville tied to mass shooting suspect

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:46:53 GMT

The suspect has been identified as Ndiaga Diagne.

Lawmakers react to the mass shooting on 6th Street in Austin

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:47:51 GMT

Several Texas and national lawmakers are weighing in on the mass shooting in Austin that claimed the lives of two victims and injured 14 others.

Free Hungr-Busters? DQ celebrates Texas Independence Day in Lone Star style

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:04:32 GMT

DQ restaurants across Texas are giving away free Hungr-Busters on March 2 to celebrate Texas Independence Day.

CLEAR Alert issued for missing Brazos County woman

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:39:37 GMT

Brazos County authorities say Nicole "Nikki" Winder is believed to be in danger.

Dog found with mouth taped shut recovering, set for adoption this weekend in North Texas

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:59:22 GMT

A rescued dog named Hopper, once found bound and neglected in Johnson County, is now recovering and ready to find a new home this weekend.💙

North Padre Island Packed: Thousands Celebrate Mardi Gras and Tackle Trash

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:54:38 GMT

On Padre Island, a vibrant weekend unfolds as thousands gather for the Billy Sandifer Big Shell Beach Clean-Up and Barefoot Mardi Gras.

Officials identify East Texas firefighter who died while battling grass fire

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:53:43 GMT

A Texas firefighter, Jeff Derrick, tragically died in a Titus County grass fire. A sudden wind shift led to his disorientation in heavy smoke.

Texas pulls away late to beat Texas A&M 76-70 in Lone Star Showdown

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:51:52 GMT

Texas pulled away late to defeat Texas A&M 76-70 on Saturday afternoon in the Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown at Reed Arena.

Freer family with deep South Texas roots takes the Family Feud stage

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:48:40 GMT

A Freer family behind the iconic Muy Grande hunting tradition heads to national TV, sharing their Family Feud experience and South Texas pride.

Houston Cinco de Mayo parade canceled over ICE fears

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:43:22 GMT

The parade was set to take place on May 2, the Saturday before Cinco de Mayo. LULAC said the 2027 parade is still on.

'We don’t call it a war' | Bexar County leader, Iranian family react as U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:56:02 GMT

“War is an ugly thing right, and we would rather not be at war, but this is needed.”

'We are just all human beings' | Faith leaders walk 9 miles to call for humane immigration policies

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:55:01 GMT

Organizers say the nine-mile walk is roughly 20,000 steps and every three steps represents a migrant in detention.

Texas lawmakers react to US strikes in Iran

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:48:08 GMT

President Donald Trump said in a video posted on social media that the U.S. had begun “major combat operations in Iran.”

Two of Texas' 10 most wanted fugitives arrested in coordinated efforts

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:51:10 GMT

Texas has captured two of its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives, including Brian Kieth Coleman in Waco, who was wanted for indecency with a child since December 2025.

Trump visits Corpus Christi for rally, declines to endorse Cornyn, Paxton or Hunt in U.S. Senate primary race

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:12:46 GMT

The administration also authorized a 12% expansion in liquefied natural gas exports at the Corpus Christi terminal.

Wanted woman with several felony warrants out of 2 Texas counties arrested in Seguin

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:39:05 GMT

The woman was wanted out of two Central Texas counties for several family violence and drug related charges, officials say.

SAPD: One dead after shooting at west-side bus stop

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:21:09 GMT

SAPD says that an argument took place between two men at the bus stop off West Commerce. That argument led to the suspect allegedly shooting the victim.

Hays County corrections officer charged with sexual assault in Guadalupe County

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:05:35 GMT

Miguel Simpson, 28, was arrested on Feb. 25 in Guadalupe County for the alleged assault.

Texas lawmakers urge Governor Abbott to halt border wall expansion through Big Bend National Park

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:46:05 GMT

Some state lawmakers oppose the proposed border wall through Big Bend National Park, urging Governor Abbott to halt the project, citing its impact on tourism.

2 men wanted in connection to 2025 robbery of La Michoacana in San Antonio

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:09:36 GMT

Police are searching for a suspect and his getaway driver after injuring an employee during a robbery at La Michoacana in November 2025.

Record early voting turnout in Bexar County mirrors statewide surge across Texas

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:08:18 GMT

Key congressional races and the battle for Bexar County judge are prominent motivators driving people to the polls, according to the Bexar County Democratic chair.

Texas county ditches plans to rename highway after Charlie Kirk

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:29:09 GMT

In Central Texas, Bastrop County withdrew a proposal to rename FM 969 after Charlie Kirk. In North Texas, though, Hood County leaders celebrated theirs on Saturday.

Texas Game Wardens have a warning after what was found on boater's trailer

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:18:51 GMT

Texas Game Wardens posted photos of an invasive plant that a hunter at a Texas lake was recently cited for.

Blue Bell debuts Honey Vanilla ice cream — and yes, it’s as sweet as it sounds

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:31:51 GMT

The ice cream born in Brenham, Texas just dropped a new Honey Vanilla flavor — and fans are already buzzing.

Texas 10 Most Wanted man captured in Mexico, returned to US on 2025 murder charges

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:18:28 GMT

The suspect was a documented member of the Piru Bloods gang from El Paso and had been wanted on a murder charge since May 2025.

19-year-old arrested by FBI after drugs, cash, gun, vehicle seized during bust in San Antonio, BCSO says

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:17:13 GMT

220 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 174 grams of THC vape cartridges, a shotgun, $23,735 and a vehicle were seized as investigators executed the search warrant.

Texas grand jury won’t indict in 2025 fatal shooting of US citizen by ICE agent

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:16:35 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security said the 23-year-old was shot after intentionally hitting an agent with his vehicle on South Padre Island.

San Antonio community unites to fight fast-spreading fire, saves homes and beloved pets

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:29:22 GMT

A wind-driven fire threatened historic homes in the Tobin Hill neighborhood, but quick community response and firefighting efforts protected many.

Call KENS: VA mistakes mark thousands of living veterans as passed away. VA says they are still more than 99% accurate.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:20 GMT

KENS 5 asked the VA why still-living veterans are being wrongly marked as deceased. The VA's response: They are still accurate more than 99 percent of the time.

Early vote turnout in Texas outpacing past elections, fueled by Democratic primary voters

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:43:37 GMT

More Texans have voted early so far in the 2026 midterm election than the same period in the last two presidential elections, years that usually see higher turnout.

Hill Country fire 100% contained after burning more than 1,100 acres in Gillespie County

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:24:10 GMT

The fire began Tuesday afternoon, during a week of dry, windy and hazardous conditions across South-Central Texas. The cause is still under investigation.

'She was loved' | San Antonio family mourns mother killed in hit-and-run, asking for public’s help

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:19:38 GMT

Crime Stoppers is now offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

A Texas cheerleader’s death enters Trump’s State of the Union speech

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:04:20 GMT

President Donald Trump referenced the killing of a Texas cheerleader during his 2026 State of the Union as he argued for stricter immigration enforcement.