TxDOT, UIL announce ‘Saved by the Belt’ seat belt challenge for Texas high schools

TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.

Mexican cartel leader killed: Global intelligence expert provides analysis on violence

The death of the notorious Mexican cartel leader known as "El Mencho" has thrown parts of Mexico into chaos. A global intelligence expert is providing analysis on the violence in Mexico.

Dallas police release video of suspect killed in confrontation with SWAT officers

The Dallas Police Department is expected to provide an update and release body camera video of a deadly confrontation between a suspect and SWAT officers.

Large fire damages Arlington apartment building

Firefighters battled a large fire at an apartment complex in Arlington on Monday afternoon.

When is daylight saving time in 2026?

Clocks will spring forward soon. Here’s when DST starts, who skips it, and Americans’ opinions about time changes.

Women’s US Olympic hockey team declines State of the Union invite

President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it. 

Attack on Iran would have low support in US, poll finds

Most Americans would oppose the U.S. initiating an attack on Iran, a new poll found, as tensions with the country continue to rise and bring the threat of a war in the Middle East once again.

Texas trooper wounded in shooting that left fleeing person dead, officials say

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was wounded in a shooting and another person was killed during a traffic stop-turned-foot chase Monday morning.

Plano missing mother, 2 young daughters found safe

Plano police are asking for the public's help in locating a 30-year-old woman and her two young daughters who have been missing since leaving a movie theater Sunday night.

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

At his arraignment on Monday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murder for the killing of actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.

Abbott steps up Texas security amid Mexico unrest after killing of cartel leader

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state Department of Public Safety to step up security efforts, especially along the southern border with Mexico.

Alvarado ICE facility terrorism trial restarts following mistrial

The trial for nine people accused of attacking a North Texas ICE facility restarts on Monday in Fort Worth. The new date was set last week after a judge declared a mistrial over what one of the defense attorneys was wearing while questioning potential jurors.

Mexico travel warnings: Gov. Abbott urges Texans to pay attention amid violence

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans to pay attention to federal travel warnings to Mexico amid violence following the death of drug cartel leader "El Mencho".

Texas primary elections: Candidates make final pushes ahead of March 3

With primary election day now less than two weeks away, many have their eyes on both state and local seats, including a handful of GOP races.

US Men’s hockey team invited to Trump’s State of the Union

President Trump invited the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team to his State of the Union address after the team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday.