Texas city removes 'Defund the Wall' mural after Abbott's threat to pull road funds
The removal follows a letter to Laredo from the Texas Department of Public Safety, which said the city stood to lose $1.6 billion in funding if they refused to comply.
The removal follows a letter to Laredo from the Texas Department of Public Safety, which said the city stood to lose $1.6 billion in funding if they refused to comply.
Death row inmate who burned victim's eyes chooses firing squad for execution
Stephen Bryant will be executed Nov. 14 for fatally shooting man and burning his eyes with cigarettes.
Stephen Bryant will be executed Nov. 14 for fatally shooting man and burning his eyes with cigarettes.
SNAP Benefits Latest: Texans likely won't see emergency funding on Nov. 1
Despite rulings from two federal judges on Friday who said SNAP benefits could not be suspended for the first time in the program's 61-year history, many Texans are still likely to face payment delays.
Despite rulings from two federal judges on Friday who said SNAP benefits could not be suspended for the first time in the program's 61-year history, many Texans are still likely to face payment delays.
North Texas Wildlife Center gets new home in Plano
Just four months ago, the City of Plano gave the non-profit animal rescue notice that while it had a proper permit, it could no longer operate in a residential neighborhood.
Just four months ago, the City of Plano gave the non-profit animal rescue notice that while it had a proper permit, it could no longer operate in a residential neighborhood.
Fort Worth ISD teachers are worried about state takeover
Teachers in the Fort Worth Independent School District are waiting to see what changes will occur once the district is taken over by the Texas Education Agency.
Teachers in the Fort Worth Independent School District are waiting to see what changes will occur once the district is taken over by the Texas Education Agency.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
Texas voters pass Proposition 8 on state inheritance taxes
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
Texas deer and quail hunting seasons open Nov. 1
Deer season runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 4, 2026, in the North Zone and from Nov. 1 through Jan. 18, 2026, in the South Zone.
Deer season runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 4, 2026, in the North Zone and from Nov. 1 through Jan. 18, 2026, in the South Zone.
Mansfield ISD teacher arrested in child sex assault case
A teacher and coach at Legacy High School in the Mansfield Independent School District was arrested and is now facing multiple child sex charges.
A teacher and coach at Legacy High School in the Mansfield Independent School District was arrested and is now facing multiple child sex charges.
2nd teacher at Celina ISD school arrested this month
A Celina ISD teacher is in jail after police said she was impaired while on the campus of Moore Middle School. She’s the second teacher from the school to face criminal charges this month.
A Celina ISD teacher is in jail after police said she was impaired while on the campus of Moore Middle School. She’s the second teacher from the school to face criminal charges this month.
Previous Michigan terror attack plan falsely linked to Halloween weekend plot thwarted by FBI
Old information about an averted terror attack on the Army's TACOM facility in Warren is spreading on social media Friday after the FBI announced that a possible Halloween weekend terrorist attack was stopped and suspects were arrested in Michigan.
Old information about an averted terror attack on the Army's TACOM facility in Warren is spreading on social media Friday after the FBI announced that a possible Halloween weekend terrorist attack was stopped and suspects were arrested in Michigan.
Dallas weather: Halloween weekend forecast
Perfect fall weather is expected for Halloween! Enjoy sunshine and 70s, with mild trick-or-treating tonight before the next cold front arrives Saturday.
Perfect fall weather is expected for Halloween! Enjoy sunshine and 70s, with mild trick-or-treating tonight before the next cold front arrives Saturday.
FBI: Possible Halloween weekend terror attack averted, multiple suspects arrested in Michigan
Multiple suspects in Michigan are in custody after allegedly plotting a Halloween weekend terrorist attack.
Multiple suspects in Michigan are in custody after allegedly plotting a Halloween weekend terrorist attack.
Fort Worth ISD high school bomb threat delays football; student arrested
One juvenile student is accused of calling in the threat, and now faces criminal charges.
One juvenile student is accused of calling in the threat, and now faces criminal charges.
North Carolina man wanted for allegedly killing grandmother, attacking deputy
Dominic Connelly, 24, allegedly set his grandmother's house on fire, killing her, then fleeing in her car before abandoning the vehicle in New Bern.
Dominic Connelly, 24, allegedly set his grandmother's house on fire, killing her, then fleeing in her car before abandoning the vehicle in New Bern.
Health care premiums may skyrocket for millions of Texans as tax credits expire
The enhanced premium tax credits that kept plans affordable are set to expire at the end of this year, and if Congress doesn't extend them, premiums could be more than double for Texans next year.
The enhanced premium tax credits that kept plans affordable are set to expire at the end of this year, and if Congress doesn't extend them, premiums could be more than double for Texans next year.
Plano orders evacuation of city's 'worst apartment complex'
Over the past two years, 70 lawsuits have been filed against the complex for over 1,500 city code violations.
Over the past two years, 70 lawsuits have been filed against the complex for over 1,500 city code violations.
Dallas man shot while delivering DoorDash called 911 via Siri, family says
No arrests have been made, suspects named, or motives uncovered, police say.
No arrests have been made, suspects named, or motives uncovered, police say.
Bitcoin mining company files suit to remain operational in Hood County
The company wants a temporary restraining order against multiple Hood County officials in an effort to stop the election that would incorporate the area known as Mitchell Bend.
The company wants a temporary restraining order against multiple Hood County officials in an effort to stop the election that would incorporate the area known as Mitchell Bend.
Texans growing more pessimistic about the economy, new poll finds
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.