Proposed Texas redistricting map targets Democrat seats
Texas lawmakers released the first draft of the newly proposed congressional map on Wednesday. The new map would shift several democratically held seats in the state as President Trump has said he would like to see Republicans gain five seats in the U.S. House of Representatives through Texas' redistricting.
Texas lawmakers released the first draft of the newly proposed congressional map on Wednesday. The new map would shift several democratically held seats in the state as President Trump has said he would like to see Republicans gain five seats in the U.S. House of Representatives through Texas' redistricting.
Proposed Texas redistricting map would drastically shift Democrat-held seats
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
Houston "jugging" gang member receives major sentence for Dallas crime
Houston's Johnny Juwan Clark received a 10-year federal prison sentence for his role in a 2024 "jugging" robbery where he and others stole nearly $250,000 from an ATM technician.
Houston's Johnny Juwan Clark received a 10-year federal prison sentence for his role in a 2024 "jugging" robbery where he and others stole nearly $250,000 from an ATM technician.
National Guardsman from Houston convicted for smuggling migrants into U.S., ICE says
According to ICE, the verdict was reached after a one-day trial and less than one hour of jury deliberation.
According to ICE, the verdict was reached after a one-day trial and less than one hour of jury deliberation.
Texas man sentenced for trying to smuggle 40+ kilos of meth in torque converters
Authorities became suspicious and found 41.35 kilograms (about 90 pounds) of methamphetamine hidden in the torque converters during a secondary inspection at the border.
Authorities became suspicious and found 41.35 kilograms (about 90 pounds) of methamphetamine hidden in the torque converters during a secondary inspection at the border.
Texas redistricting plan ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, that a Texas redistricting plan ahead of the midterm elections could gain republicans five seats in the U.S. house. A Texas congressman says both parties stand to lose big in the redistricting battle that's the focus of the special legislative session that starts on Monday.
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, that a Texas redistricting plan ahead of the midterm elections could gain republicans five seats in the U.S. house. A Texas congressman says both parties stand to lose big in the redistricting battle that's the focus of the special legislative session that starts on Monday.
SNAP benefits stolen from a disabled mother of three
A disabled mother of three from Houston says hundreds of dollars of her SNAP benefits were stolen from her account without a way to recoup the losses. She doesn't know how she's supposed to feed her family.
A disabled mother of three from Houston says hundreds of dollars of her SNAP benefits were stolen from her account without a way to recoup the losses. She doesn't know how she's supposed to feed her family.
Texas flooding: Houston native Camp Mystic attendee deceased, family says
A family member confirmed with FOX 26 the passing of 8-year-old Mary Kate Jacobe.
A family member confirmed with FOX 26 the passing of 8-year-old Mary Kate Jacobe.
Texas flooding: Green ribbons, lights honor Camp Mystic victims across state
As search efforts continue in Central Texas for 11 campers and a camp counselor from Camp Mystic, communities across the state are showing their support for the flood victims.
As search efforts continue in Central Texas for 11 campers and a camp counselor from Camp Mystic, communities across the state are showing their support for the flood victims.
Houston homeowner spots alligator in front yard
A Houston homeowner was surprised to find a large alligator in his front yard as he tried to leave his house on Tuesday morning.
A Houston homeowner was surprised to find a large alligator in his front yard as he tried to leave his house on Tuesday morning.
Beyoncé pauses first Houston 'Cowboy Carter' show due to mid-air malfunction
Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment, and fans made joking references of the singer's mid-air scare during and after the Saturday night show.
Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment, and fans made joking references of the singer's mid-air scare during and after the Saturday night show.
Houston man carjacked at gunpoint after withdrawing money from ATM, police say
Houston police say a suspect hid in the bed of a man's truck while he withdrew money from an ATM and then carjacked him. The suspect then led police on a chase.
Houston police say a suspect hid in the bed of a man's truck while he withdrew money from an ATM and then carjacked him. The suspect then led police on a chase.
Well Fargo customer who lost $6.8K in scam dies from heart attack day after learning he won't get money back
Paul's is the third case we've covered in which someone posing as a Wells Fargo employee comes to the door to collect a cut-up debit card.
Paul's is the third case we've covered in which someone posing as a Wells Fargo employee comes to the door to collect a cut-up debit card.
5 Texans sentenced up to 40 years for $17M fraud scheme, including romance scams
Five people from Texas were given lengthy federal prison sentences Monday for their roles in an elaborate, transnational fraud scheme that swindled approximately $17 million from victims worldwide, including vulnerable elderly individuals.
Five people from Texas were given lengthy federal prison sentences Monday for their roles in an elaborate, transnational fraud scheme that swindled approximately $17 million from victims worldwide, including vulnerable elderly individuals.
Houston woman arrested after 25 migrants found in box truck
A Texas state trooper found 25 migrants hidden in a sweltering box truck in South Texas on Wednesday after a tip from a concerned citizen. The migrants were found after a minor traffic accident.
A Texas state trooper found 25 migrants hidden in a sweltering box truck in South Texas on Wednesday after a tip from a concerned citizen. The migrants were found after a minor traffic accident.
Texas energy providers, Gov. Abbott meet about hurricane preparedness
Governor Greg Abbott met with Texas energy providers to make sure they are prepared for hurricane season.
Governor Greg Abbott met with Texas energy providers to make sure they are prepared for hurricane season.
Five Houston mothers pressing Texas Governor to sign SB3 into law banning synthetic THC
The moms say their young adult children were left with mental issues and addiction woes.
The moms say their young adult children were left with mental issues and addiction woes.
Texas Governor Greg. Abbott signs bail reform package
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Sex offender who escaped Austin psych hospital arrested in Houston
A sex offender who escaped an Austin psychiatric hospital is back in custody, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office.
A sex offender who escaped an Austin psychiatric hospital is back in custody, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office.
3 Texas men arrested in Illinois bank 'jugging' scheme
Three Texas men have been arrested and charged in a bank “jugging” incident in Illinois, according to the Elmhurst Police Department. The men are from Dallas, Houston, and Windemere, which is just outside of Austin.
Three Texas men have been arrested and charged in a bank “jugging” incident in Illinois, according to the Elmhurst Police Department. The men are from Dallas, Houston, and Windemere, which is just outside of Austin.