ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
State Fair of Texas 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards winners include chocolate Corney dog, burger tacos & more
The winners of the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards include several creative mashups, such as hamburger tacos in a tater tot shell and a dessert-flavored Fletcher's Corny Dog.
The winners of the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards include several creative mashups, such as hamburger tacos in a tater tot shell and a dessert-flavored Fletcher's Corny Dog.
Texas mom arrested after scared 6-year-old left alone at Florida park
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments in schools law
Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
Missing 18-year-old North Texas woman found safe, police say
An 18-year-old North Texas woman reported missing days before she was scheduled to move to Pennsylvania for college has been found safe, police announced.
An 18-year-old North Texas woman reported missing days before she was scheduled to move to Pennsylvania for college has been found safe, police announced.
Frisco mom arrested in child abuse case
A 49-year-old Frisco woman was arrested and held on a $1.5 million bond following a police welfare check that led to charges of injury to a child and child endangerment.
A 49-year-old Frisco woman was arrested and held on a $1.5 million bond following a police welfare check that led to charges of injury to a child and child endangerment.
3 children killed in recent crashes across Texas
Three children were killed in crashes across Texas over the weekend.
Three children were killed in crashes across Texas over the weekend.
Minnesota AG suing Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.
Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Talarico pulls former Cornyn staff member to campaign team
James Talarico has hired a former member of Sen. John Cornyn's staff to work on his Senate campaign.
James Talarico has hired a former member of Sen. John Cornyn's staff to work on his Senate campaign.
Buc-ee's opens first Arkansas location as chain expands across US
Buc-ee’s planted its flag in Arkansas on Monday, opening its first location in the Natural State as the Texas-based travel center chain continues an aggressive expansion across the U.S.
Buc-ee’s planted its flag in Arkansas on Monday, opening its first location in the Natural State as the Texas-based travel center chain continues an aggressive expansion across the U.S.
Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Montgomery County deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after car chase
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office.
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
'Are you ready to die?': Masked man sought for threats near City Hall
Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'
Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'
Three people killed in late-night Parker County house fire, officials say
Three people were killed in a house fire late Monday evening in Parker County, emergency officials said.
Three people were killed in a house fire late Monday evening in Parker County, emergency officials said.
Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Westlake data center vote halted after court order
Westlake Town Council delayed a vote on a proposed data center near Keller after a Tarrant County judge issued a temporary restraining order following resident opposition.
Westlake Town Council delayed a vote on a proposed data center near Keller after a Tarrant County judge issued a temporary restraining order following resident opposition.
Vacant South Dallas home destroyed in midnight blaze
Firefighters battled a heavy blaze that gutted a vacant two-story home in South Dallas late Monday night.
Firefighters battled a heavy blaze that gutted a vacant two-story home in South Dallas late Monday night.