Governor Abbott creates leadership team to pitch Texas for permanent US Space Academy
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a state leadership team led by Rep. Greg Bonnen to pitch Texas as the permanent home for the newly created U.S. Space Academy.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a state leadership team led by Rep. Greg Bonnen to pitch Texas as the permanent home for the newly created U.S. Space Academy.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Trump rallies GOP during midterm convention in Texas
The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention. President Donald Trump took to the stage to rally Republicans who gathered in Dallas ahead of what experts are seeing as a historic and critical Midterm election. Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton also spoke during the day’s events. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday.
The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention. President Donald Trump took to the stage to rally Republicans who gathered in Dallas ahead of what experts are seeing as a historic and critical Midterm election. Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton also spoke during the day’s events. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday.
‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
Ken Paxton takes the stage during RNC convention
We were watching this Wednesday as Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton took the stage in Dallas for the RNC midterm convention. Paxton shook hands with members of the National Border Council before his speech. "The press, the courts and the establishment all tried to take President Trump down, but he's won every single time," Paxton said. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday.
We were watching this Wednesday as Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton took the stage in Dallas for the RNC midterm convention. Paxton shook hands with members of the National Border Council before his speech. "The press, the courts and the establishment all tried to take President Trump down, but he's won every single time," Paxton said. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday.
Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.
Hero who duct-taped violent Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out after suspect fired from Tucson firm
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
WATCH: ‘Dead’ deer scares Texas deputy in viral video
Sometimes, even the bravest of us can get scared half to death.
Sometimes, even the bravest of us can get scared half to death.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
Tropical Depression Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.
Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year.
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year.
Army resumes Apache helicopter training after fatal crash near Fort Hood
Less than a week after two U.S. Army soldiers were killed in a deadly crash in Bell County, the U.S. Army has resumed training missions involving Apache helicopters.
Less than a week after two U.S. Army soldiers were killed in a deadly crash in Bell County, the U.S. Army has resumed training missions involving Apache helicopters.
Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
California couple claims surrogate violated wishes
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Marla Neufeld, a Florida-based surrogacy and reproductive law attorney, as a legal battle continues to play out surrounding a California couple and their surrogate who gave birth to their baby in Texas. The couple are reportedly claiming that the surrogate gave birth to the child, who has a rare heart defect, against their wishes. This comes after reports that McKenna West, 28, agreed to act as a surrogate for Los Angeles couple Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar.
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Marla Neufeld, a Florida-based surrogacy and reproductive law attorney, as a legal battle continues to play out surrounding a California couple and their surrogate who gave birth to their baby in Texas. The couple are reportedly claiming that the surrogate gave birth to the child, who has a rare heart defect, against their wishes. This comes after reports that McKenna West, 28, agreed to act as a surrogate for Los Angeles couple Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar.
US Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training following deadly Texas crash
The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers.
The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers.
Former Texas Rep. Kay Granger, trailblazing Fort Worth mayor, dies at 83
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, Fort Worth's first female mayor, has died at 83.
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, Fort Worth's first female mayor, has died at 83.
Willie Nelson slams ‘water thieving’ data centers in Texas
Willie Nelson is urging residents to oppose an AI data center planned near his hometown of Abbott, Texas.
Willie Nelson is urging residents to oppose an AI data center planned near his hometown of Abbott, Texas.