Texas lawmakers split as Trump orders U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran
Republicans praise the operation as overdue force, while Democrats warn it is unauthorized and risks a wider war.
Man gets life without parole for killing two men in Fort Worth alley, prosecutors say
Authorities said the shootings unfolded behind a home off Irion Avenue after the three men walked into the alley together.
Texas airman gets life for kidnapping, sexually abusing Colorado girl he groomed online, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say the Sheppard AFB airman abducted the 14‑year‑old after years of online grooming and hid her in his trunk to smuggle her onto base.
4 Republicans compete in primary for Texas' 33rd Congressional District
Patrick David Gillespie, John Sims, Monte "Doc" Mitchell and Kurt Schwab are running in the March 3 GOP primary for a district long rated solidly Democratic.
2026 Texas primaries: Dates and times to know to cast your vote
Texas voters will head to the polls four times in 2026. Here are the key dates, deadlines, and voting hours to know.
Two men killed in Grand Prairie shootout; two 18-year-olds charged with capital murder, police say
Police say a verbal dispute in a parking lot escalated into gunfire Wednesday afternoon, leaving two men dead and leading to the arrests.
Plano makes formal pitch to attract Dallas Stars as arena talks intensify, Dallas council member says
Chad West says Plano has submitted a letter of intent to the NHL franchise, even as the Stars continue negotiating a path to stay at American Airlines Center beyond 2031.
Suspect arrested, two wanted after man kidnapped, stripped and abandoned in dumpster in Garland
Police say the victim had gone to the park for an online sale meetup when three people confronted him and forced him into his own vehicle before abandoning him miles away.
Dallas man sentenced for stealing $1 million from investors in concert‑ticket and luxury‑box scheme, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say he claimed he was flipping tickets and suites for shows by artists like Ludacris, Beyoncé, and Bad Bunny, but instead used investor money for personal expenses.
Democratic primary for Texas attorney general draws three‑candidate field
The Democratic field includes candidates with backgrounds in law, public service and the Legislature as the party prepares for a competitive statewide contest.
Salvadoran national living in North Texas illegally gets 45‑year sentence in child exploitation case
Prosecutors say he groomed a 12‑year‑old boy and possessed hundreds of child sexual abuse images.
Scammers posing as state officials target Texas workers in benefits payment scheme
Regulators say impostors are using fake titles and pressure tactics to demand payments for benefits that are always free.
Man assaulted Whataburger manager, later flooded Northeast Texas city jail, police say
Officers found the man injured behind the restaurant before taking him for treatment and later to the city jail.
Itasca ISD warns families after ex-student arrested in AI‑generated pornography case
District says a former student used photos of staff and students to create explicit AI images.
Trump throws support behind Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in new endorsements
In his endorsement, Mr. Trump praised the two Republican leaders for their roles in past campaigns and outlined the issues he says they will continue to champion in the upcoming election cycle.