‘Hamilton’ team responds to Texas church’s unauthorized performance
Lin-Manuel Miranda is taking legal action against a Texas church that put on an unauthorized performance of “Hamilton.” Officials behind the musical…
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Texas Rescue Patrol offering Borderland teens the chance to become a cadet
Local teens are getting hands-on experience, and the skills that could help them save lives. “Not many 13 years are out there working on the…
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Found guilty at trial, Texas man drinks cloudy liquid, dies
DENTON, Texas (AP) — A man on trial in Texas died Thursday after drinking from a large water bottle containing a cloudy liquid as a jury found him…
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Houston ISD approves $2M funding for more guns and shields for district police
The Houston Independent School District has approved $2 million dollars in funding to buy more guns, shields, and ammunition for district police. The…
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Officials refuse to answer key questions about Uvalde response probes as anger grows
As students prepare to go back to school, Uvalde parents expressed their frustration to the school district after they shared their new security…
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WATCH: O’Rourke responds with expletive when man laughs during comments on Uvalde shooting
MINERAL WELLS, Texas — Democratic candidate for Governor, Beto O’Rourke, snapped back at a man who laughed as he spoke about the Uvalde school…
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Greg Abbott agrees to one debate with Beto O’Rourke, but O’Rourke wants more
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday he has agreed to debate Democratic opponent Beto O’Rourke on Sept. 30 in the Rio Grande Valley. O’Rourke said he…
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Twice accused of sexual assault, he was let go by Army commanders. He attacked again.
“Twice accused of sexual assault, he was let go by Army commanders. He attacked again.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…
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“This is horrific,” New York City mayor says of Greg Abbott’s policy as second busload of migrants from Texas arrives
““This is horrific,” New York City mayor says of Greg Abbott’s policy as second busload of migrants from Texas arrives” was first published by…
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Anthony ISD receives several grants for student programs, teacher incentives this school year
ANTHONY, Texas — Anthony ISD if one the smallest districts in the county welcoming back about 800 students this year. The district is investing in a…
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Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Texas
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Texas using data from the Census…
Continue Reading A toddler was killed after a cement truck tumbled over overpass onto a vehicle in Houston
By Melissa Alonso and Susannah Cullinane, CNN A toddler was killed Friday after a cement truck tumbled over an overpass in Houston and landed on top…
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Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas is now busing migrants to New York City
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that Texas is now busing migrants from the Mexican border to New York City, the state’s latest confrontation with…
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The Great Khalid Foundation to distribute backpacks to Riverside Middle School students
EL PASO, Texas — The Great Khalid Foundation is back to help students with the new school year. The foundation will be at Riverside…
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Almost 600 Texas youth are trapped in a juvenile prison system on the brink of collapse
Texas’ juvenile prison system is nearing total collapse. Its five lockups are dangerously understaffed, an ongoing problem that worsened…
Continue Reading An NRA charity planned to raffle an AR-15 at a Texas event. Then Uvalde families protested and the group lost its site
By Raja Razek and Michelle Krupa, CNN A fundraiser for a charity affiliated with the powerful National Rifle Association won’t be held as…
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Major news organizations sue Texas Department of Public Safety for public records on Uvalde shooting
More than a dozen major news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety to obtain public records relating to…
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Coalition of news organizations sues Texas Department of Public Safety over withheld records on Uvalde shooting
More than a dozen news organizations filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety on Monday, accusing the agency of unlawfully…
Continue Reading $2.1 million in liquid meth seized at Texas border crossing
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Officials found more than $2 million in methamphetamine hidden in a vehicle at the Rio Grande City Port of Entry in Texas, US…
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The Mega Millions jackpot is closing in on history
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7’s Sam Harasimowicz decided to get in on a chance to win with the Good Morning El Paso team. “I have $20, and here at…
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Here are the Mega Millions numbers for July 29; jackpot over $1 Billion
UPDATE 9:40PM: The winning numbers drawn on Friday, July 29 are 13, 36, 45, 57, 67 and Mega Ball 14. EL PASO, Texas – On Friday, the numbers to win…
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Family of slain El Paso woman sets up a GoFundMe on her behalf
EL PASO, Texas – Family members of the woman found dead in east El Paso have set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to cover funeral expenses. The El Paso…
Continue Reading CNN Exclusive: ‘I will second-guess myself for the rest of my life.’ Uvalde principal defends actions on day of shooting
By Rosa Flores and Ray Sanchez, CNN Robb Elementary Principal Mandy Gutierrez defended herself Wednesday against criticism about her handling of…
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Ted Cruz says Texas should repeal its now-defunct law banning gay sex
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, one of the most socially conservative Texans serving in Congress, told The Dallas Morning News that Texas should…
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Police: Woman who opened fire at Dallas airport shot at cop
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — A woman accused of firing several gunshots inside a Dallas airport faces a charge of aggravated…
Continue Reading A Dallas-area inferno damages 26 homes, with 9 a ‘total loss’
By Amy Simonson and Holly Yan, CNN What started as a grass fire in suburban Dallas turned into a devastating blaze, torching 10 to 20 acres and…
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Local Fort Bliss Soldier Moves Up the Ranks
El Paso, Texas – The 32nd Army Air Missile Defense Command welcomed a new Command Sergeant Major to Fort Bliss. He is no stranger to the Sun City.…
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Shipment of monkeypox vaccines arrives in Texas, over 14,000 doses in shipment
DALLAS, Texas – 14,780 doses of the monkeypox vaccine were shipped to the Texas Department of Public Health Monday. Almost half of the shipment,…
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Police shoot woman who had fired shots into ceiling at Dallas Love Field Airport, authorities say
Originally Published: 25 JUL 22 12:39 ETUpdated: 25 JUL 22 16:51 ETBy Eric Levenson, David Williams and Chuck Johnston,…
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El Paso homicide suspect captured in Killeen, TX
EL PASO, Texas — A suspect in a December, 2021 east side murder was arrested on July, 22nd, ABC-7 has learned. Jalen Jamal Jennings, 19, was taken…
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