Jane Nelson to step down as Texas Secretary of State, triggering search for replacement
Nelson, a former longtime state senator, oversaw major modernization efforts in elections and business filings during her tenure.
Ken Paxton divorce trial canceled as settlement nears, attorneys say
Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela Paxton, will no longer face a public divorce trial after making substantial progress toward a settlement, his attorneys said.
Texas child‑exploitation crackdown leads to 276 arrests and 89 children rescued
Investigators from more than 90 agencies worked together to uncover online abuse and locate previously unknown victims.
Burned resident sues Atmos Energy after deadly Clyde Apartments explosion in Dallas
Attorneys say Atmos ignored warning signs before the Oak Cliff blast that killed three and injured five.
First victim identified in deadly Oak Cliff apartment explosion linked to gas leak
Authorities say search operations have ended while the NTSB probes how a damaged gas line triggered the fatal explosion.
Search for missing boy ends in tragedy after body found in Celina pond
At about 11:15 a.m., the Celina Police Department posted on social media about the missing child, asking for the public's help in locating him.
At least 3 killed and 5 injured in Dallas explosion, officials say
The number of victims could change as details continue to unfold and crews search through the debris.
Texas secures 54,000 acres for new Hill Country state park, set to be the state's second‑largest
The project advances long‑term efforts to grow the state park system and safeguard natural resources, officials say.
Fort Worth ex‑officer pleads guilty in off‑duty road‑rage shooting that wounded driver
The 19‑year department veteran was terminated after an internal investigation found he used unjustified force in the 2024 confrontation.
DNA ties convicted killer to 1986 Dallas cold‑case murder, police say
A preserved DNA fragment helped detectives tie Holloway to a home break‑in that left Ruby Battee dead nearly four decades ago, according to authorities.
Video shows Texas DPS traffic stop finding 20 migrants hidden in truck
Authorities say the driver ran from the scene before being arrested and charged.
Rockwall County celebrates Ten Commandments monument at courthouse lawn unveiling
County officials said the privately funded display honors the nation's 250th anniversary and reflects the community's longstanding values.
North Texas man, Michigan woman charged in scheme to send drug‑infused pages to inmates
Investigators say the pair used drug‑infused paper to smuggle synthetic substances into correctional institutions across the U.S.
One dead, one injured in electrocution near Benbrook, officials say
The incident drew units from both Benbrook and Fort Worth as crews worked to stabilize the victims.
Where do you vote in the May 26 Texas runoff elections? How to find your polling location
Polling sites can shift between the primary and the runoff, so Texas voters are encouraged to verify their precinct and confirm where they'll cast a ballot before heading out on May 26.