Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
SMU law professor still missing; family hires private search team
Police have ended the official search for a Southern Methodist University law professor who disappeared while hiking in the mountains in Georgia three weeks ago. However, Charles Hosch’s family has not given up hope
Police have ended the official search for a Southern Methodist University law professor who disappeared while hiking in the mountains in Georgia three weeks ago. However, Charles Hosch’s family has not given up hope
DHS: Afghan TikTok user suggested he was building bomb targeting Fort Worth
An Afghan national was arrested after posting a video of himself on TikTok indicating that he was making a bomb with the intention of targeting the Fort Worth area, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
An Afghan national was arrested after posting a video of himself on TikTok indicating that he was making a bomb with the intention of targeting the Fort Worth area, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Montgomery County authorities rescue 12-year-old after cave in
A 12-year-old girl was rescued by authorities after receiving reports of a child trapped after a cave in.
A 12-year-old girl was rescued by authorities after receiving reports of a child trapped after a cave in.
Texas men planned to murder all men, enslave women and children on foreign island: Indictment
Two Texas men have been indicted for plotting to invade a Haitian island, kill its men, and enslave women and children. Here's what we know.
Two Texas men have been indicted for plotting to invade a Haitian island, kill its men, and enslave women and children. Here's what we know.
Texas could be home to new FEMA headquarters, source says
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Crews fight fire at decommissioned power plant in TX
A limited shelter-in-place order was issued for parts of San Leon, TX after an overnight fire at the long-dormant PH Robinson Power Plant. It required response from fire departments across Galveston County and nearby departments from Brazoria County. An old cooler tower at the decommissioned power plant caught fire and collapsed. A second tower also caught fire. Other parts of the dormant plant also collapsed as the morning went on.
A limited shelter-in-place order was issued for parts of San Leon, TX after an overnight fire at the long-dormant PH Robinson Power Plant. It required response from fire departments across Galveston County and nearby departments from Brazoria County. An old cooler tower at the decommissioned power plant caught fire and collapsed. A second tower also caught fire. Other parts of the dormant plant also collapsed as the morning went on.
BREAKING: Epstein email referencing Trump released
House Democrats Oversight Committee has released emails involving Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, including an email from Epstein himself, which says Donald Trump spent “hours” with a sex trafficking victim and that Trump quote “knew about the girls.”
House Democrats Oversight Committee has released emails involving Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, including an email from Epstein himself, which says Donald Trump spent “hours” with a sex trafficking victim and that Trump quote “knew about the girls.”
THC products could be banned by federal spending bill
There is more news tonight as nearly all THC products would be banned in Texas, and many other states, if a new rule from inside the federal spending bill passes the House this week. The funding bill looks to reopen the government after the shutdown, but it also closes a loophole that triggered the spread of the THC industry. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more tonight from Isaac Yu, a politics reporter with the Houston Chronicle, who shares more of his reporting on the issue.
There is more news tonight as nearly all THC products would be banned in Texas, and many other states, if a new rule from inside the federal spending bill passes the House this week. The funding bill looks to reopen the government after the shutdown, but it also closes a loophole that triggered the spread of the THC industry. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more tonight from Isaac Yu, a politics reporter with the Houston Chronicle, who shares more of his reporting on the issue.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced Thursday morning.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced Thursday morning.
Tom Brady used Texas-based company to help clone his dog
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady revealed his dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his former pet thanks to a Texas-based biotech company.
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady revealed his dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his former pet thanks to a Texas-based biotech company.
Wells Fargo customer loses $4,000 hours after depositing check, bank denies fraud claim
The timing in this case is eye-opening. About nine hours after Willie Delane deposited a $10,000 check, she got a text that claimed to be Wells Fargo questioning a transaction.
The timing in this case is eye-opening. About nine hours after Willie Delane deposited a $10,000 check, she got a text that claimed to be Wells Fargo questioning a transaction.
Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills
Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle
Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle
Texas National Guard members removed from 60-day Illinois deployment for failing 'mission requirements'
The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.
The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.
30+ children rescued in US trafficking raid amid growing crisis warning
Federal and local authorities rescued more than 30 missing children and uncovered multiple trafficking operations targeting vulnerable youth during a coordinated crackdown across Texas
Federal and local authorities rescued more than 30 missing children and uncovered multiple trafficking operations targeting vulnerable youth during a coordinated crackdown across Texas
2 dead after small plane crashes near Fort Worth's Hicks Airfield
A twin-engine plane that departed Alliance Airport crashed near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth, killing two people, igniting a fire that damaged at least ten semi-trucks.
A twin-engine plane that departed Alliance Airport crashed near Hicks Airfield in Fort Worth, killing two people, igniting a fire that damaged at least ten semi-trucks.
Woman killed outside Dallas PetSmart after argument over not saying 'thank you'
An arrest affidavit for a shooting outside a PetSmart store in Dallas on Tuesday reveals the situation started when the victim opened the door for the suspect, and the suspect didn't thank her, according to a witness.
An arrest affidavit for a shooting outside a PetSmart store in Dallas on Tuesday reveals the situation started when the victim opened the door for the suspect, and the suspect didn't thank her, according to a witness.