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Unusual pet seized during operation targeting gang members in Texas
A multi-agency operation in Dallas resulted in the arrest of eight alleged gang members in…
Officer injured, suspect on the run after shooting in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -A Bryan police officer was shot Saturday night while investigating a report…
Ex-NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel’s mom arrested for DWI in Texas
READ MORE: Josie Canseco snubs ex-boyfriend Johnny Manziel after reunion By OLIVER SALT Published: 15:19…
Dallas convention center evacuated after incident during cheerleading event
Chaos erupted at a cheer competition in Dallas, Texas, causing panic among attendees. The 2025…
Dallas police responding to incident at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
At least 10 people were treated for injuries Saturday after a fight between two people…
Steelers star rips fans for booing Texas star after record-breaking guarantee
INDIANAPOLIS — Texas star wide receiver Isaiah Bond tried to call his shot. He stated…
No injuries reported in structure fire on County Road 2202 near Tyler
A married couple was in the house and able to escape with two out of…
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at northwest Houston apartment complex, HPD says
fatal shooting Saturday, March 1, 2025 9:50PM Watch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals around the…
At least 1 person dead after S. Broadway Ave. crash in Tyler
Officers are directing traffic in the roadway, and drivers should look for other routes at…
Dallas police investigate shooting reports at convention center during NCA cheer event
Police confirm no active shooter at Dallas convention center during NCA event ByVaishnavi Vaidyanathan Mar…
Measles in Texas: Austin doctor speaks on recent virus outbreak
AUSTIN, Texas – West Texas continues to deal with a measles outbreak. State health officials…
Heated phone argument leads to teenager being fatally shot in NE Houston inside car, HPD says
teen killed Saturday, March 1, 2025 5:42PM Watch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals around the…
Ryan Day’s Ohio State Receives $1.9B Internet Breaking News That Leaves Michigan & Texas in Dust
Ryan Day and Ohio State endured a lot of dirt in 2024 and threw it…
Officials investigating after man riding e-bike killed in East Texas hit-and-run
Those who have information are asked to call the Linden Highway Patrol office at 430-218-6500…
2 dead after two-vehicle crash in Nacogdoches County
DPS said the investigation into the crash is ongoing. NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas — Two people…
DART warns of hard hit to Dallas-Fort Worth service if Texas funding bill passes
A DART light rail train pulls into the the Pearl/Arts District Station in downtown Dallas,…
Earthquake reported near Ackerly, Texas, northeast of Midland
It was reported around 1:30 p.m. that a 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred southwest of Ackerly,…
2 students shot during fight near Pasadena Memorial HS, officials say
Friday, February 28, 2025 10:57PM Watch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals around the clock HOUSTON,…
Texas WR Isaiah Bond pledges to break Xavier Worthy’s 40-yard dash record at NFL Scouting Combine
Former Texas receiver Xavier Worthy set an NFL Scouting Combine record last year after posting…
The Final Pitch: In an explosive twist, St. Louis Cardinals’ record-breaking closer Ryan Helsley may be dealt to the Texas Rangers, shaking the MLB landscape
The Potential Trade: Ryan Helsley’s Future with the St. Louis Cardinals Amidst talks of an…
Texas surpasses Florida as the top relocation destination in 2023, study finds
TEXAS — In 2023, Texas surpassed Florida as the leading state in net migration for…
Northwest ISD announces construction on its fifth high school campus
Northwest ISD said the high school is expected to open in 2027. FORT WORTH, Texas…
Texas surpasses Florida as the top relocation destination in 2023, study finds
TEXAS — In 2023, Texas surpassed Florida as the leading state in net migration for…
In Cedar Hill, joy mingles with grief at one of the oldest roller rinks in Texas
Young skaters make their way to Cedar Hill Roller Rink, for a birthday celebration, on…
Mother of Robb Elementary shooting victim rally at Texas Capitol for gun reform
AUSTIN, Texas – Dozens rallied outside the Texas State Capitol on Thursday in a push…
Helicopter crashes off US Highway 90 in Uvalde, constable says
UVALDE, Texas – Two people are dead after a helicopter crashed off U.S. Highway 90,…
What questions, concerns do you have about measles?
SAN ANTONIO – Although no measles cases have been confirmed in San Antonio and Bexar…
Here’s everything we know about measles in Texas
How many measles cases are in Texas? What are symptoms you should know? Here are…
1 person injured after police chase across East Texas ends in crash
Rains County Sheriff’s Office deputies found the driver and continued the pursuit that entered into…
POLICE: East Texas man faces multiple charges after slow, intoxicated car chase
The driver, Amil Ramos, 39, of Longview, got into a vehicle and drove away slowly…
1 injured after Longview apartment fire
Investigators found the cause of the fire to be empty cardboard food boxes left on…
BREAKING: Police Raid Yet Another Northern Texas Poker Room
The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department raided the Copa Club, a poker room in Westlake, Texas,…
What’s happening with measles and vaccinations outside Texas and the U.S.
A sign is seen outside of Seminole Hospital District offering measles testing, Feb. 21, 2025,…
3 measles cases reported in NJ as child becomes 1st to die in Texas outbreak
Health 3 measles cases reported in NJ as child becomes 1st to die in Texas…
North Texas regional group drafts latest plan for meeting booming population’s water needs
Aerial view of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge looking toward the downtown skyline from West…
Six-time deported gang member wanted for murder busted in Texas illegal immigration sting
A massive law enforcement operation in a subdivision in Plum Grove, Texas, resulted in the…
Arkansas beats Texas in OT despite Tre Johnson breaking a Kevin Durant-held record
Texas guard Tre Johnson (20) celebrates scoring against Kentucky during the first half of an…
First measles death reported in Texas child, amid outbreak infecting more than 120 people
HealthWatch By , Edited By Updated on: February 26, 2025 / 7:44 PM EST /…
Texas ranked as the fifth most sinful state in WalletHub study
TEXAS – In a recent analysis by WalletHub, Texas was found as the fifth most…
Unvaccinated West Texas child is first measles death amid surging outbreak
A child hospitalized with measles in West Texas has died from the illness, marking the…
Unvaccinated child dies in Texas measles outbreak
A child who was not vaccinated has died from measles in Texas – the first…
A child has died in the Texas measles outbreak
A school-age child has died from measles in west Texas. The death of the child,…
AG Ken Paxton latest to open investigation into Texas lottery
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is the latest to open an investigation…
Oklahoma 2-year-old remains missing after vehicle possibly used in disappearance found in Texas
Investigators found a vehicle in Texas believed to be involved with the disappearance of a 2-year-old…
Does Texas have a debt problem?
Recent studies show that Texas might have a personal debt problem.(Nam Y. Huh / AP)…
A person dies of measles in West Texas outbreak
A school-age child has died of measles in West Texas, the first death from the…
Breaking News: First measles death reported in West Texas outbreak
LUBBOCK — A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West…
West Texas reports first measles death amid outbreak
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A person who was hospitalized has died from measles in West…
Texas Measles Outbreak: First Death Reported As Over 120 Infected
Topline A child hospitalized with measles in Lubbock, Texas, has died, local officials said Wednesday,…
Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Officials Say
At least 124 cases of measles have been identified in Texas since late January, mostly…
Employees say lax safety protocols at Longview Gas Plant are a disaster waiting to happen
Current and former Longview Gas Plant employees say a chaotic working environment and cavalier attitude…
Latest News and Headlines in the Rio Grande Valley
Latest News and Headlines in the Rio Grande Valley House GOP pushes ‘big’ budget resolution to……
Oklahomans to hold vigil honoring Texas girl who died by suicide
Oklahomans are expected to gather in Oklahoma City on Sunday to honor Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, an…
Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, possible exposure in San Marcos and San Antonio
A sign is seen outside of Seminole Hospital District offering measles testing Friday, Feb. 21,…
Police searching for East Texas man who allegedly robbed gathering at gunpoint, assaulted victim
The Crockett Police Department is searching for Jordan Rayshad Strange, 20, of Crockett, in connection…
BREAKING NEWS: Tooth Fairy Continues to be Generous to Kids in Texas – Texas Dentists for Medicaid Reform
New findings from the Delta Dental 2025 Original Tooth Fairy Poll® revealed the average value…
Lawmakers push for sweeping reform of Texas toll road policies
Evening commuters using the TEXpress Lanes on I-35W (southbound, center right) approaches where a 130-car…
Who is Dan Crenshaw? Texas Republican caught on hot mic saying he’d ‘kill’ Tucker Carlson
Who is Dan Crenshaw? Texas Republican caught on hot mic saying he’d ‘kill’ Tucker Carlson…
13 arrested in North Texas ATM theft ring accused of 70 robberies
North Texas 13 arrested in North Texas ATM theft ring accused of 70+ robberies Officials…
East Texas man accused in shooting death of woman arrested
“The Gun Barrel City Police Department would like to extend our condolences to the Wisdom…
DPS and ICE operations underway in Colony Ridge, Liberty County officials say
immigration Monday, February 24, 2025 8:50PM Watch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals around the clock…
They dream of building Muslim-centric neighborhoods near Dallas. Will it work?
Imran Chaudhary, executive officer and director of Community Capital Partners, poses for a photo at…
4 arrested after police chase over missing 14-year-old moves across East Texas
The pursuit continued into Van Zandt County, where the Van Police Department spiked the front…
Texas is No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10
Texas is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll for the…
Long lines and overflowing trash: Texas national parks brace for chaos following job cuts
At least five employees at Big Bend National Park in West Texas were fired as…
Dallas faithful pray for Pope Francis amid pontiff’s current health struggles
Mass concludes at The National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dallas, Texas,…
Breaking News: Possible measles exposures in San Antonio
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Measles Outbreak in Texas and New Mexico Sickens Nearly 100 People
Texas reported 90 cases this week, while New Mexico reported nine. A majority of the…
Breaking News: Measles alert in San Marcos
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Nacogdoches emergency officials responding to fuel leak near North Street
The extent of the spill is currently unknown. NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The City of Nacogdoches…
Cal Poly loses 4-3 at top-ranked Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas. – In what proved to be another defensive battle where Cal Poly…
One dead, multiple injured in major crash on Texas 249 south of Plantersville
PLANTERSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) -One person is dead, and multiple others are injured following a multi-vehicle…
Chatter and rumors about ICE went on for days at school of Texas girl who died by suicide
GAINSVILLE, Texas — In late January, students at Jocelynn Rojo Carranza’s school spread rumors and…
Chatter and rumors about ICE went on for days at school of Texas girl who died by suicide
GAINSVILLE, Texas — In late January, students at Jocelynn Rojo Carranza’s school spread rumors and…
Natural hair matriarch Isis Brantley reflects on activism, aims to train next generation
Isis Brantley, an activist and natural hair historian and scholar based in the Dallas-Fort Worth…
U.S., Texas housing markets slow in January, latest reports show
DALLAS – New housing starts tumbled across the country in January, pushing the home-building sentiment…
Cal Poly drops series opener at top-ranked Texas A&M
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Cal Poly found adequate offense against one of the country’s best…
TX House bill would curb funding to DART, other state transit agencies
A DART light rail train leaves the Pearl/Arts District Station in downtown Dallas, Wednesday, July…
Record-breaking measles outbreak plagues western Texas as cases…
A record-breaking outbreak of measles continues to worsen in western Texas — and has now…
Texas Measles Outbreak: Cases Of Highly Contagious Virus Near 100
Topline A measles outbreak in Texas’ South Plains neared 100 cases Friday, according to the…
Texas lawmaker files bill to ban medical research on corpses without consent
A North Texas lawmaker filed a bill this week that would make it illegal to…
Three Polk County jailers arrested, accused of assaulting inmate
The investigation is currently ongoing, and no further information was provided. CBS19 will update this…
Temperatures in North Texas drop to record-breaking low Thursday
Temperatures in North Texas drop to record-breaking low Thursday CBS Texas Posted: February 20, 2025 |…
Texas is the latest school to cancel its spring game, a college tradition that appears to be fading
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — College football’s annual rite of spring seems to be withering. Texas…
Texas House unveils its private school voucher bill
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National leaders mount pressure campaign on Texas House GOP to pass voucher bill
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San Antonio refugee center issues layoffs for 61 workers, Texas Workforce Commission says
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Sixty-one workers at the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and…
Water leak creates winter wonderland in Carrollton amid sub-zero temperatures
Local News By Updated on: February 20, 2025 / 11:34 AM CST / CBS Texas…
Texas House wants to give public schools $220 more per student
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Temperatures across North Texas remain frigid; Extreme cold warning in effect through 9 a.m.
Local News By Brittany Rainey, Updated on: February 20, 2025 / 10:38 AM CST /…
First holographic zoo in the U.S. sets up in Texas
Zoocade is the first holographic Zoo in the U.S. which opened in Austin this year…
Over 5,000 people without power in Dallas and Tarrant counties during biting cold
Kelly Brooker (left) and Darell Dongallo, both of Colorado City, Texas, carefully walk on a…
One North Texas business is sweating to save the palm trees amid latest arctic blast
Local News By J.D. Miles Updated on: February 20, 2025 / 6:56 AM CST /…
Layne’s Chicken Fingers to open 2nd East Texas location
A second Pineywoods location will open up in the fall of 2025 in Nacogdoches, near…
Record-Breaking Cold to Slam Central US and Test Texas Grid
Article 0 Comments Winter storms and record-breaking cold will descend on the central and southern…
Breaking down claim Texas girl took her life because bullies threatened to report her family to ICE
Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, 11, died by suicide on Feb. 8, 2025. Image courtesy of @other98/Instagram…
Federal agents execute search warrant at East Texas animal safari
CBS19 will update this story as more information becomes available. VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas —…
Feds Approve Another Deepwater Oil Export Terminal Off Texas
The Trump administration on Friday approved plans for a second deepwater oil loading terminal off…
Measles spreads in Texas. And, how U.S. funding cuts could benefit China
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Employees, former staff claim raw chicken put North Texas fast food customers at risk, question company’s response
Local News By J.D. Miles Updated on: February 18, 2025 / 11:30 PM CST /…
Breaking down school vouchers and Senate Bill 2 for San Antonio families
Senate Bill 2 was passed in the State Senate and awaits approval from the Texas…
STC, National Dual Credit Organization Host Record-Breaking Summit
The fourth annual Summit for Dual Credit Programs recently hosted by South Texas College and…
5 North Texas restaurants made Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Places to Eat’ list
Five North Texas restaurants made Yelp’s “Top 100 Places to Eat in the US 2025”…
Measles outbreak grows bigger in rural Texas, and officials say expect more cases
At least 58 new cases of measles have been reported across northwest Texas in recent…
Breaking: Texas Wesleyan University to close at 4 p.m. due to Extreme Cold Watch [updated 2:40 p.m. 2/18]
Texas Wesleyan University will close at 4 p.m. Tuesday due to an Extreme Cold Watch…
Inmate who escaped from Bellville hospital captured after weeks on the run
most wanted Tuesday, February 18, 2025 6:09PM A manhunt is underway after Salvador Saucedo, a…
East Texas man charged with capital murder in 2024 death of elderly man
Herbert “Andy” Allen, 78, of Crockett, was found dead inside his home in the 800…
BREAKING: Fugitive captured after escape from Bell County Jail
BELTON, Texas — A 27-year-old inmate who escaped from the Bell County Jail on Tuesday…
Record-Breaking Cold to Slam Central US and Strain Texas Grid
Winter storms and record-breaking cold will descend on the central and southern US this week,…
Texas rocked by four earthquakes in less than 12 hours
READ MORE: Geyser erupts in US state’s oilfield recently hit by earthquakes By STACY LIBERATORE…
Pilot injured after crash at Gladewater Municipal Airport
The airport is shut down pending further investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety,…
Imaginarium of South Texas in Laredo hosting Spring Break Camp for kids
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – Spring break is coming up, and parents looking for a fun…
Gov. Greg Abbott to hold briefing on winter weather preparedness ahead of hard freeze
Gov. Greg Abbott said the state’s power grid will be able to handle the challenge…
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake sends tremors across western Texas
CNN — A 5.0 magnitude earthquake was detected in western Texas Friday night, according to…
Gov. Greg Abbott to update Texans this morning on dangerous winter weather
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks inside the Governor’s Mansion on Feb. 3, 2025, in Austin.…
East Texas game wardens save hog hunters suffering from possible hypothermia after being stranded in forest
Around 3 a.m., game wardens responded to a call from a hog hunter who said…
Winners and losers: Who came out on top — and who didn’t — in the Texas House’s committee assignments
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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes western Texas, EMSC says
An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck western Texas on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.…
