Gov. Greg Abbott gets virus vaccine to reassure Texans it’s safe & easy
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott received the Covid-19 vaccine Tuesday, as newly confirmed cases and hospitalizations continue soaring in the…
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Texas virus hospitalizations climb past 10,000 as state touts more vaccines on the way
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of patients hospitalized with the coronavirus in Texas again climbed past the troubling mark of 10,000 on Monday for…
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Texas Capitol reopening after being closed over virus fears
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Capitol will reopen to the public in January after being closed for much of the year because of the pandemic, a…
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Texas mail carrier makes a special delivery for a mom battling Covid-19
HOUSTON, Texas — A Houston postal worker delivered more than just the mail to a mom recovering from Covid-19 with her two sons. She left a care…
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Cowboys rip 49ers 41-33 despite inactive Ezekiel Elliot due to injury
ARLINGTON, Texas — Tony Pollard ran for two touchdowns with Ezekiel Elliott sidelined by an injury for the first time in the two-time rushing…
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College Football Playoffs set: Alabama vs. Notre Dame, Clemson vs. Ohio State; Texas A&M left out
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — Notre Dame was picked Sunday over Texas A&M for the final College Football Playoff spot and will face No. 1 Alabama in…
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Amber Alert issued for 4 Texas children missing and in danger
AUSTIN, Texas — A statewide Amber Alert has been issued for four children in central Texas who are believed to be in grave or immediate danger. ABC…
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The College Football Playoff semifinal is moving from California’s Rose Bowl to Texas due to coronavirus restrictions
The Rose Bowl will no longer host of one of this season’s College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year’s Day due to Covid-19…
Continue Reading Texas virus death toll rises above 25,000; 2nd highest in nation
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Saturday surpassed 25,000 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, the second-highest total in the country. El Paso’s virus…
Continue Reading Ohio State wins Big Ten title as Texas A&M makes final case for College Football Playoff spot
After a regular season replete with stops, starts and multiple schedule changes, the College Football Playoff picture is coming into focus. Saturday…
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Canada’s Trudeau congratulates L.P. Ladouceur of Dallas Cowboys on pending NFL record
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Dallas Cowboys long snapper L.P. Ladouceur ahead of his 251st NFL game, which will set a…
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Texas dog was hit by a car and peppered with shotgun pellets; now, she’s found a grateful forever family
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Tammi, an adorable 9-month-old retriever, arrived at the San Antonio Humane Society last month with with multiple…
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Texas’ next round of 620,000 virus vaccine doses going to smaller hospitals, long-term care facilities
AUSTIN, Texas — Some 620,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines are expected to land at 1,100 providers in 185 Texas counties starting Monday,…
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Houston voter fraud vigilante suspect has Covid-19, his lawyer says
HOUSTON, Texas — A former Houston police captain charged with running a man off the road and pointing a gun at his head over a voter fraud…
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Gov. Abbott touts virus vaccine distribution in Texas, says quarter-million doses delivered so far
AUSTIN, Texas — Texans can expect to see “widespread distribution” of Covid-19 vaccines by March to recipients beyond the front-line health care…
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Texas man arrested for allegedly dismembering woman while still alive in ‘gruesome’ killing
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – A man has been arrested in connection with the “gruesome” slaying and dismemberment of a San Antonio woman, ABC…
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Texas woman dies from Covid-19 just 2 months after giving birth
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Jennifer Mendoza, of Grapevine gave birth to her fourth child in October. A few days after coming home from the hospital with her…
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Married Texas couple, both teachers, die of Covid-19 while holding hands with their children
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Married for 30 years, they died together from Covid-19 complications sharing one final embrace — holding each…
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Former Houston police captain charged with pointing gun at repairman, believing he was a voter fraud ‘mastermind’
HOUSTON, Texas — A former Houston police captain was charged Tuesday with running a man off the road and pointing a gun to his head two weeks…
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Texas boy with cancer and his ‘dancing dad’ get surprise from celebrities Will Smith, Jason Derulo
FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — A dedicated dad who’s been dancing outside Cook Children’s Hospital while his son gets chemotherapy, is getting…
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10 states, led by Texas, sue Google for alleged anti-competitive behavior
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas and nine other states sued Google on Wednesday, alleging that the company has stifled competition and enjoys…
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Mexican national arrested for trying to smuggle 19 migrants from El Paso to Dallas
ALBANY, Texas — Authorities have charged a Mexican national with trying to smuggle a group of 19 migrants from El Paso to Dallas in a pickup truck.…
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Texas high school athlete facing assault charge in ref attack is now suspended by UIL
EDINBURG, Texas — A Texas high school football player who ran onto the field and blindsided a referee who had ejected him from a game has now…
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1-year-old boy at center of Texas Amber Alert after mom threatens both harm
PEARLAND, Texas — A statewide Amber Alert was issued Tuesday morning for a 1-year-old after the boy’s mother reportedly made threatening statements…
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1st doses of virus vaccine that arrived in Texas went to Houston, Dallas, San Antonio & Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — The first doses of a Covid-19 vaccine began arriving arriving throughout the U.S. on Monday including in Texas, with…
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Elon Musk is leaving Silicon Valley for Texas. These millionaires and companies are joining him
Silicon Valley has been the epicenter of the tech industry for decades, starting in 1938 when Bill Hewlett and David Packard started tinkering in a…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 launches and deploys satellite, days after another rocket crashed in Texas
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched into space Sunday, successfully deploying a satellite for radio provider…
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Country music legend Charley Pride dies at 86 in Dallas from virus
DALLAS, Texas — Country music legend Charley Pride died Saturday at age 86, a representative for the singer announced. Pride died in Dallas of…
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Have you seen her? Texas Amber Alert issued for 6-year-old girl believed to be abducted
BELLS, Texas — A statewide Amber Alert was issued early Saturday morning for a child believed to have been abducted who is in grave or immediate…
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas Attorney General’s election lawsuit
WASHINGTON, DC — In an order late Friday afternoon, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton – and…
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