Heavy turnout reported across the state as Texas begins early voting

Long lines were reported at several Texas polling places across the state as early voting got underway three weeks before election day.

Trans activist, journalist Monica Roberts dies at 58

The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.

Dallas woman charged with murder after allegedly performing illegal butt injection

A woman who has allegedly been performing illegal silicone butt injections in Dallas for years is now charged with murder for the death of one of her clients.

Maliyah Bass' mother and her boyfriend charged in girl's death; grandmother speaks

Travion Thompson, 21, and Sahara Ervin, 20, have both been taken into custody and charged with multiple felonies in connection to little Maliyah Bass's death.

40 miles of new border wall to be built in Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it has awarded two contracts to build roughly 40 miles of new border walls in Webb County, Texas.

Kaufman County children found alone after 71-year-old mother dies

Police in the Kaufman County town of Talty found a 5 and 7-year-old living alone after their 71-year-old mother died. They had tried to call for help but didn't know the passcode on her phone.

English assignment listed Kyle Rittenhouse as modern-day hero

The school district apologized and is investigating the assignment that also listed Joseph Rosenbaum, one of the protesters Kyle Rittenhouse is accused of killing.

Congress investigates Fort Hood following soldier deaths

Congress will launch an investigation into sexual assault, disappearances, deaths and the leadership’s response at Fort Hood after 28 soldiers stationed at the U.S. Army base in Texas died this year, two subcommittee leaders announced Tuesday.