Former Army soldier from Texas pleads guilty to child exploitation crimes

A former Army solider pleaded guilty last week to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, the Department of Justice announced.

Texas forecast to be hit by huge plume of Saharan dust

A large plume of dust from the Sahara Desert is forecast to hit Texas last this weekend or early next week.

New power plant to bring more energy to West Texas

The two natural gas units will add to Vistra's Permian Basin Power Plant in Ward County and create 860 megawatts of energy.

Florida man accused of kidnapping teen, hiding her in dryer

A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home, authorities said.

17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules

A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.

Fort Worth homicide: Father charged with Feb. murder of 9-year-old child

A Fort Worth man faces a capital murder charge after police arrested him in connection to the death of his 9-year-old daughter this past February.

Amazon driver caught on camera driving on lawn

An Indiana couple says they were stunned after their home security camera captured an Amazon delivery gone off the rails. 

Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season may air next month: Report

After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report.

Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation

Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.

Coast Guard searches for father and son off coast of Hawaii

The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.

CBP intercepts $10.1 million methamphetamine shipment at Laredo World Trade Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the World Trade Bridge intercepted a massive shipment of methamphetamine with an estimated street value exceeding $10.1 million, federal authorities announced Monday.

Texas DPS Trooper seriously injured, driver killed in head-on crash in West Texas

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was seriously injured and a pickup truck driver was killed Tuesday morning in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 67 in Brewster County, authorities said.

TSA partners with Google Wallet for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID

The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available.

Two undocumented immigrants sentenced for trafficking 16-year-old orphan in Texas

Two Venezuelan nationals living illegally in the United States have been sentenced to a combined 32 years in federal prison for the multi-state sex trafficking of a 16-year-old undocumented orphan.

Texas judge who refused to officiate same-sex weddings awarded $640K

A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs.

Trump headlining Great American State Fair kickoff celebration on National Mall

President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.