Ted Cruz 2018 Reelection Bid Has The Eyes Of Texas And America

Here's a voter's guide to all eight candidates — 5 Republican and 3 Democrat — running for U.S. Senator. Early voting starts Feb. 20.

Former Rangers Pitcher Busted With 44 Pounds of Cocaine: Police

Police allege former Rangers pitcher Esteban Antonio Loaiza was found with a 44-pound stash of cocaine intended for sale.

Allstate Fights Domestic Violence With Statewide Fundraiser

Participating Allstate agency owners raised $91,000 for the Helping Hands foundation.

Texas Drops To No. 2 Spot Nationwide In Flu Cases

Oklahoma takes top spot, but Texas still has 5 of the top 10 national markets with highest flu outbreaks.

15-Year-Old Girl Dies Months After Massive Manhunt For Her

Heaven Cox disappeared from her family's home and was thought to be traveling with a much older man. She was later reunited with her family.

Single On Valentine's Day? Study Says Texas Is The Place To Be

Texas has some of the most restaurants and movie theaters per capita. Grab a date and make Valentine's Day worthwhile.

Why Do Texans Have Bad Oral Hygiene? WalletHub Explains

Texas ranked low among U.S. states for oral hygiene and dental health. WalletHub's latest study can help us understand why.

Texas Has 847 Structurally Deficient Bridges: Report

In 21 states, at least 9 percent of bridges were rated structurally deficient, the analysis found.

Texas Program Helps End Rape Kit Backlog

In less than three weeks the program grossed nearly $25,000 to help end the backlog of sexual assault testing kits in Texas.

Escaped Texas Inmate Arrested Sneaking Back To Jail

Federal inmate caught trying to get back to jail with bag full of booze, homemade food and snacks.

Major Texas Markets See New Home Sales Gains: Report

Austin only major new homes market among four largest with slight slowdown compared to Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.

Road Trip: Texas Tops Survey As The Best Place To Drive

A WalletHub.com survey rates Texas as tops when it comes to hitting the open road.

Texas Ranks 23rd In State Unemployment Rates

The state with the lowest unemployment rate may surprise you

All-State Agencies Provide Grant To Fight Domestic Violence

The grant will support the nonprofit organizations’ mission to empower women and children to create a violence-free world.

37 Texas Utilities Had High Radium Levels In Tap Water: Report

Texas had the most widespread contamination​ ​among state utilities producing water with high radium levels.

Texas Foreclosure Rate Drops For 2017, Report Says

A new report shows the overall number of foreclosure filings in the U.S. decreased compared to 2016, reaching their lowest level since 2005

Andy Warhol Paintings Damaged After Date With Houston Lawyer

Authorities say Lindy Layman caused at least $300,000 in damage and damaged two Andy Warhol paintings while intoxicated.

NBA Minor Leaguers Falsely Accused Of Stealing Blankets On Plane

Memphis Hustle guard Marquis Teague and forward Trahson Burrell were accused of theft on Sunday at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Resolving To Trim Down In 2018 Depends On Where You Live

Survey Says: A WalletHub.com survey shows us the healthiest and least healthiest places in the USA.

US Now Has 931 Active Fossil Fuel Rigs

The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404.

Can Texas Renters Afford The Holidays?

Bottom line: Average American renter household can't afford holiday season without $549 in savings, leaving anemic balances for some.

Girl's Letter To Santa Inspires Blanket Drive At Texas School

A 7-year-old girl in Texas asked for a blanket for Christmas because the one she has isn't warm enough.

Family That Lost 3 In Texas Shooting Sues Gun Seller

Academy Sports & Outdoors failed to follow protocol in selling rifle that was later used to slaughter 26 people in church, lawsuit claims.

Rep. Blake Farenthold, Accused Of Harassment, Won't Run Again

Farenthold's district includes the Texas Gulf Coast from Corpus Christi and vicinity to Matagorda County and inland to Bastrop.

Texas Natural Gas Pipeline Catches Fire, Flames Visible For Miles

Authorities are still trying to figure out what caused the pipeline to catch fire.

FBI Probing Abel Reyna For Corruption: Biker Shooting Affidavit

A retired Waco police officer said the FBI is investigating McLennan County District Attorney Abel Reyna for alleged public corruption.

Texas HS Football State Quarterfinals Kick Off Tonight

Some lower classification schools played Thursday night, but the bulk of teams remaining in the state play tonight and tomorrow

Winter Weather: Texans Celebrate Unexpected Snowfall

Flurries of snow landed across western and southern parts of the state Thursday, and Texans wasted no time enjoying the rarity

Tom Ridge, Ex-Homeland Security Secretary, Out Of Hospital

Ridge was in Austin on Nov. 16 attending a Republican Governors Association conference when he suffered a heart attack.

Texas Sheriff Will Not Implement Trendy 'No Hug' Policy

Grimes County Sheriff: 'We tip our hats to the ladies, we open doors for them, and we hug unless the recipient prefers a hand shake.'

Does Texas Have Your Money? $4 Billion In Funds Unclaimed

The Texas Comptroller has returned more than $2 billion in unclaimed assets, but $4 billion more remains untouched.

American Airlines Could Pay $10M Due To Schedule Flap

A scheduling glitch​ granted too many pilots vacation over Christmas​ and left thousands​ of scheduled flights without pilots.

Texas High School Football Playoff Regional Semifinal Results

Teams have completed three rounds of the high school playoffs. The state quarterfinals begin this Thursday

62 High, Medium Risk Hazardous DOD Sites In Texas: ProPublica

ProPublica identified 40,000 sites across the U.S. polluted by the military, some of which present a risk of exploding bombs and munitions.

TX Rep. Used Treasury Fund To Settle Sex Harassment Claim: Report

The one member of Congress who used the fund in the past 5 years to settle a sexual harassment claim is reportedly Rep. Blake Farenthold.

Texas State University Op-Ed Declares Whiteness An Abomination

Texas State University President Denise Trauth criticizes column as “abhorrent and contrary to the core values,” of the university.

Air Force Aims To Prevent Reporting Lapses After Texas Shooting

The Air Force said its failure to report Devin Kelley's criminal history was "not an isolated incident" and has implemented new protocols.

Student-Led Prayer: Supreme Court Rejects Case Out Of Fort Worth

At issue was whether the practice violated the Constitution's banning of a government-established religion.

TCU Football Coach Gary Patterson Inks New Deal

The new contract for Patterson goes through TCU's 2023-24 academic year, which would end before the start of the 2024 football season.

SMU Basketball: Mustangs Stun No. 2 Arizona Wildcats In Bahamas

The Mustangs will now play Western Kentucky in Friday's fifth-place game.