Texas women used crow drones to fly drugs into Louisiana prison, authorities say

Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.

Driver dies in Texas shootout after fleeing border patrol checkpoint, officials say

A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.

James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech

Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night. 

Texas primary update: Talarico gives victory speech
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After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon." This comes as incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff during Tuesday’s primary. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is getting the latest updates from yesterday’s primary race with Lauren Green, a congressional reporter at the Washington Examiner. We are also hearing from Democratic state lawmaker James Talarico as he gives his victory speech from Austin. 

Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’

After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in US Senate race

State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

Texas primary 2026 results, Senate race updates
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We are getting all the latest updates as we take a look at election results coming out of the Lone Star State. Texans have gone to the polls tonight to decide the candidates for November's midterm election. The Associated Press is reporting that Ken Paxton and John Cornyn will be heading to a runoff election for U.S. Senate. The runoff election will take place on May 26, 2026. We are also hearing from current Representative Jasmine Crockett, who addressed supporters before the night ended regarding election results. 

Republican race for US Senate in Texas headed to runoff

The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.

Austin 6th Street shooting: FBI probes attack as terrorism after 3 killed, 14 injured

Three people, including the gunman, were killed, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting outside a bar in Austin's bustling Sixth Street entertainment district early Sunday morning that authorities said may have ties to terrorism.

Austin 6th Street shooting: What we know about gunman seen wearing 'Property of Allah' shirt

The story details a mass shooting in Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district that left three dead and 14 wounded, with investigators currently probing the gunman's potential ties to terrorism.

US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say

The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say. 

Calls for Rep. Gonzales to resign after alleged affair
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We are learning more as U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not leap to conclusions about U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' alleged sexting scandal with an ex-staffer. This comes even as the Texas Republican faces additional calls to resign. "I've said to him publicly and privately, he's got to address that directly and head on with his constituents," Johnson said.  LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about Congress’ reaction with Juliegrace Brufke, a congressional reporter and host of ‘Sources Say with Juliegrace Brufke’. 

Coast Guard swimmer who saved 165 during Texas floods honored at State of the Union

A member of the Coast Guard who was credited with saving more than 100 people from the deadly Texas floods in 2025 was honored at the State of the Union address Tuesday night.

Conflict arises after El Paso airspace closing
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The Federal Aviation Administration and the Pentagon appear to be at odds over Wednesday morning's sudden closure and reopening of the airspace over the city of El Paso. Flights resumed as normal after the FAA grounded all flights to and from El Paso on Tuesday night. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the airspace closure was due to a "cartel drone" breach. Duffy said after the incident that the FAA acted swiftly to address the incident in West Texas. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Oriana Pawlyk, POLITICO's aviation reporter, who covers drones, airlines, and commercial space. 

El Paso flights resume; Trump official says cartel drones breached airspace

Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.