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NASA's latest nail-biting drama was far from orbit as the Senate narrowly confirmed President Donald Trump's choice of a tea party congressman to run the space agency.
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NASA's latest nail-biting drama was far from orbit as the Senate narrowly confirmed President Donald Trump's choice of a tea party congressman to run the space agency.
Deputy Constable Mark Diebold's photo with a little girl he delivered went viral. Sadly, Diebold has passed away.
It was a tea party invite Rowlett Corporal Patrick Ray couldn't turn down.
House Republicans are departing Washington having missed a deadline to pass their long-stalled budget and not appearing to be trying very hard to revive it.
Straus has been speaker since 2009 and has been targeted by tea party activists ever since.
Republican House Speaker Joe Straus and several of his top lieutenants attempted to beat back challenges from the far right during nominating contests in Texas, the largest of the 12 states that make up Super Tuesday.
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has dropped out of the race seeking the Republican presidential nomination, but Dr. Ben Carson remains and now the retired neurosurgeon is bringing his message to North Texas.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz sought to seal the deal with Republicans on Monday.
Donald Trump names Garland Tea Party leader Katrina Pierson as his new national spokeswoman.
After initially struggling with questions about the Iraq War and his brother's tenure as the nation's leader, Jeb Bush has tossed aside any hesitations about embracing former President George W. Bush's legacy and is searching for new ways to incorporate him into his White House campaign.
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are expected to headline a Capitol Hill rally against President Obama's proposed nuclear agreement with Iran, both candidates confirmed Thursday.
The former NFL defensive end who led an unsuccessful tea party revolt against incumbent Texas House Speaker Joe Straus isn't seeking another term in office.
The right-leaning Texas Legislature is struggling to deliver on promises, saying they're being torn in multiple directions while trying to represent a Tea Party-fueled base. From libertarians to "rock-ribbed Republicans," there is a fracture over countless agendas.
North Texas Republicans are rubbing elbows and raising money in Dallas Wednesday night for a potential White House run.
A senior campaign advisor tells me Texas Senator Ted Cruz will announce Monday he's running for President in 2016.
Julie Borik says she and other Garland Tea Party members are outraged after hearing about two speakers who will appear at an upcoming event to combat Islamophobia at the Curtis Culwell Center, which is owned by the Garland ISD.
Patrick pledged hefty property and business tax cuts, as well pushing to scrap a popular 2001 Texas law offering in-state university tuition to the children of people who came to the U.S. illegally.
Sen. Ted Cruz appears to be leaning toward a run for president in 2016.
Sounding more than ever like a 2016 presidential candidate, Texas Gov. Rick Perry is calling for a national "rebellion" against a "power-hungry, oppressive" president.
Protesters gathered outside of Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins house Saturday morning.
Tens of thousands of unaccompanied children from Central America who crossed into Texas are overwhelming Border Patrol Agents.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz says he raised more than $1.2 million in the year's second quarter, about 25 percent more than he received in the first three months of 2014.
Opposition and criticism are building against Dallas County Commissioner Clay Jenkins' plan to bring to Dallas 2,000 unaccompanied minors from Central America who crossed the Texas border.
The contest to fill the vacuum left by the lightning downfall of Rep. Eric Cantor narrowed on Thursday as Rep. Jeb Hensarling said he will not run for Cantor's vacated post as House majority leader.
Texas Republicans Pete Sessions and Jeb Hensarling both have their eye on the soon-to-be open House Majority Leader position. Eric Cantor announced Wednesday that he will resign his leadership post at the end of next month.
"The office of Speaker of the House of the United House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
The House on Tuesday voted to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker. Here's what comes next.
Principal Stacy Miles told parents in a letter that "the matter does not involve a current or former Northwest ISD students and police are not seeking additional victims.
The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves play Thursday in the first of two preseason games in the United Arab Emirates capital, but most of the real action is taking place off the court.
"Calderon tricked the victim into living with her, and then controlled her with unthinkable torture. She severely burned the victim's arms, chest, and back by pouring a pot of boiling water on her."
"The office of Speaker of the House of the United House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
The House on Tuesday voted to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker. Here's what comes next.
Principal Stacy Miles told parents in a letter that "the matter does not involve a current or former Northwest ISD students and police are not seeking additional victims.
There are some changes to policies at the State Fair this year. Here's what you need to know.
The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves play Thursday in the first of two preseason games in the United Arab Emirates capital, but most of the real action is taking place off the court.
The return of a woman nicknamed the "serial squatter" by eviction attorneys is raising questions about how difficult it can be to evict someone from a home.
A federal jury awarded the 15-year-old son of Tony Timpa $1 million in damages seven years after Timpa died in police custody.
"Why is Texas protecting her? Because she did this once or twice in Colorado and they put her in prison."
Texas schools received more than 77,000 threats last year, according to data collected by the Texas Education Agency.
More than seven years after 32-year-old Tony Timpa died in police custody after calling 911 for help, the civil trial against four Dallas police officers began Monday.
"The office of Speaker of the House of the United House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
The House on Tuesday voted to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker. Here's what comes next.
A deal that included a diversion in connection with a firearms charge and a guilty plea to two misdemeanor tax charges collapsed in court over the summer.
Cuellar's office said three men, two of whom had guns, swarmed the congressman and stole his car.
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway.
At one of the largest Amazon delivery hubs, associates and drivers are hitting the ground bright and early for Amazon Prime Day.
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
When it comes to finding a place to live in North Texas, renting has become just as competitive and expensive as a home, if not more so.
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
With the hope of sparing others from going through what they have, the families of 24 victims gathered in North Richland Hils next to a billboard they contributed $70 each to.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott shared a message to fans Sunday, reminding them prevention is key when it comes to cancer.
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
A local family from Anna says when you get this diagnosis, your world stops. And now, they're sharing their story in hopes it'll bring comfort to those battling this disease.
A California man who says he was harassed after Elon Musk amplified social media posts that made false claims about him is suing the billionaire.
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.
The Texas Hill Country is home to hundreds of wineries.
The fine is the largest ever for keeping passengers on delayed flights without giving them a chance to leave the plane.
Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break.
The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves play Thursday in the first of two preseason games in the United Arab Emirates capital, but most of the real action is taking place off the court.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is determined to deliver a championship performance in more ways than one.
Simone Biles became the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault internationally. The skill will now be renamed Biles II.
On Sunday, the Cowboys handed the king of all NFL coaches, Bill Belichick, the most lopsided loss in his 29 years as a head coach.
Perhaps it's fitting that the final month of this baseball season ended in roller coaster fashion for the Rangers this weekend in Seattle.
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
"Autumn Variations" features 14 heartfelt songs inspired by the people in Ed Sheeran's life.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
About 80% of birds travel at night, and those bright city lights can pose a deadly distraction.
Police are still searching for three male suspects after Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar was carjacked at gunpoint in Washington, D.C. Several schools in Kaufman County will be closed because of multiple boil water notices.
Rain chances will ramp up Wednesday evening and night as a cold front slides into the area from the northwest.
The Utah governor has a message for Keith, who has never visited the Beehive State.
Storms are expected to roll in tonight, bringing cooler temps with it!
ERCOT is asking residents to conserve electricity use
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care units at Texas Health won't be able to go home for this year's Fourth of July, but that doesn't mean they can't join in the festivities.
A tornado struck Matador, killing at least four people, injuring nine.
Strong to severe storms have kept North Texans on their toes this week, with large hail pelting some areas and a tornado claiming three people's lives in Perryton, about 115 miles northeast of Amarillo.