Texas primary 2022: Greg Abbott, Beto O'Rourke easily win nominations for governor
Texas kicked off the 2022 midterm election season on Tuesday, serving as an early preview of the nation’s political mood.
Greg Abbott: Investigate gender-transitioning care for trans youth as ‘child abuse’
Abbott's letter said doctors, nurses, teachers, and anyone who comes into contact with a child has a requirement to report parents or face "criminal penalties."
Austin-based tequila brand files lawsuit against Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila
According to a report from TMZ, Austin-based company Tequila 512 is suing Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila for "brazenly" ripping them off.
Icy conditions strand hundreds of vehicles on I-10 in Kerrville, Texas for hours
Hundreds of vehicles have been stranded Friday because of icy conditions on a stretch of Interstate 10 west of San Antonio in Texas.
Texas synagogue hostage-taker identified by FBI as British national
The FBI has identified the man killed after taking four people hostage inside a North Texas synagogue Saturday as 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram.
Texas synagogue hostage situation sparks reaction from public officials
Public officials around the globe reacted after news broke of a man reportedly holding four people hostage inside a North Texas synagogue.
Ancient rock vandalized at Big Bend National Park in Texas
Authorities at Big Bend National Park in Texas said vandals etched their names and date on a panel of ancient petroglyphs in the Indian Head area.
Texas board withdraws pardon recommendation for George Floyd
The Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles, which unanimously supported a posthumous pardon for George Floyd over a 2004 drug arrest in Houston, withdrew that recommendation over "procedural errors" after sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, his office says.
Texas substitute teacher brings karaoke machine to class, sings
A substitute teacher in Texas was suspended after he spent class time belting out Toxic by Britney Spears on a karaoke machine he brought in.
Tesla officially moves headquarters from California to Texas
The filing said the relocation from Palo Alto, California, to what Tesla calls a “Gigafactory” on Harold Green Road near Austin was done on Nov 24.
Travis Scott's offer to pay for 9-year-old Astroworld victim's funeral denied by family
The family declined the offer, asking for Travis Scott to "respect" that his "devastation" over the tragedy does not compare to the loss of the family’s 9-year-old son.
Illinois families file lawsuit against Travis Scott, Live Nation
The families of Jacob "Jake" Jurinek, 20, and Franco Patino, 21, are among the latest to file lawsuits as a result of the Nov. 5 Astroworld concert tragedy.
Astroworld lawsuits: More than 100 victims sue Travis Scott, Live Nation
Among those victims are the family of 9-year-old Ezra Blount, who died Sunday after being taken off of life support.
70 minutes at Astroworld: A countdown to catastrophe
In the 70 minutes the headliner was on stage in a show that left nine dead, one thing was certain: Nearly everyone felt the waves of humanity, borne of excitement but soaked with risk, as they spread.
Astroworld 2021 event operations plan didn’t mention what to do if there was a crowd surge situation
The 56-page document, which FOX 26 received on Monday evening, listed what to do in situations including severe weather, high winds, an active shooter, riots/civil disturbances, and other situational issues that may affect life and property.
Houston police chief 'expressed concern' to Travis Scott, head of security prior to Astroworld performance
Houston’s police chief says he expressed concerns about safety to Travis Scott before the rapper performed at a sold-out music festival where eight people were killed in a crush of fans.
Travis Scott will cover Astroworld victims' funeral expenses, offer therapy to festival attendees
The rapper previously vowed to do everything he can to assist the victims of the Astroworld Festival tragedy
Travis Scott, Drake sued over Astroworld concert incident
The two performers were accused of inciting the crowd, which eventually turned deadly.
Justice Department files voting rights lawsuit against Texas
The United States is alleging the new voting restrictions violate Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act and Section 101 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Jan. 6 rioter who tweeted she was ‘definitely not going to jail’ gets 2 months
Jenna Ryan, a Jan. 6 rioter bragged she wasn’t going to jail because she is White, has blond hair and a good job, was sentenced on Thursday to two months.