Texas Amber Alert: Murder suspect said to abduct ex-girlfriend, 1-year-old daughter
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A man wanted for murder is accused of kidnapping his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend and her 1-year-old daughter, prompting the…
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Employees protest against Houston hospital’s policy that all staff must be vaccinated against Covid-19
A group of Houston Methodist Hospital workers protested on Monday the health care system’s requirement that staffers be vaccinated against…
Continue Reading Abbott signs 2 new laws to overhaul Texas’ electrical grid
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed two sweeping pieces of legislation Tuesday to overhaul the state’s power grid after the disastrous…
Continue Reading Colonial Pipeline CEO grilled on Capitol Hill after crippling ransomware attack
WASHINGTON, DC — Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount told lawmakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday it was the “right decision” to halt…
Continue Reading Feds threaten legal action against Abbott over migrant shelters
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is threatening to pursue legal action if Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doesn’t rescind his order shutting down…
Continue Reading Jeff Bezos is going to space on 1st crewed flight of Blue Origin rocket from Van Horn
VAN HORN, Texas — Jeff Bezos will be flying to space on the first crewed flight of the New Shepard, the rocket ship made by his space company,…
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Abbott signs law to punish Texas businesses that require proof of Covid-19 vaccination
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas businesses that require customers to be vaccinated against Covid-19 will be denied state contracts and could lose their…
Continue Reading DOJ seizes millions in ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department has recovered the majority of a multimillion-dollar ransom payment to hackers after a cyberattack that…
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Texas Republican leaders promised action on gun safety after the El Paso shooting; instead, they passed permit-less carry
AUSTIN, Texas — There was hope in the air when state lawmakers from El Paso arrived in Austin for the 2021 Texas Legislature. For them, this was…
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El Paso women protest 6-week abortion ban in Texas
EL PASO, Texas- – Dozens of El Paso women and men took to the streets of downtown El Paso this weekend to rally for reproductive rights. “It really…
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West Texas crude oil hits $70 for 1st time in nearly 3 years
MIDLAND/ODESSA, Texas — U.S. oil prices hit $70 a barrel on Sunday for the first time in nearly three years. While prices have since backed off…
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Baby found dead in porta-potty near river area in Texas park
HOUSTON, Texas — The body of a newborn baby was found this week in a portable toilet at a Houston-area riverside park, authorities said. Maj. Susan…
Continue Reading Ransomware attackers used compromised password to access Colonial Pipeline network
HOUSTON, Texas — Ransomware attackers gained access to Colonial Pipeline’s computer networks in April using a compromised password,…
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Houston woman allegedly kept missing child’s body in a plastic storage tote
HOUSTON, Texas — A Houston woman who was charged with tampering with physical evidence in the case of a missing 6-year-old boy kept his body in…
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Up to 80 people found inside trailer in San Antonio human smuggling case
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — San Antonio police are looking for dozens of people who escaped from an 18-wheeler, parked on a road outside of town, in what’s…
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Border Patrol says 19-year-old U.S. citizen who ran Hudspeth checkpoint shot self
UPDATE, June 4: U.S. Border Patrol officials now say a man who died after refusing to stop at the Sierra Blanca checkpoint earlier this week took his…
Continue Reading Texas GOP chair Allen West resigns, may run for office
WHITEHOUSE, Texas — Allen West, the chair of the Texas Republican Party, announced his resignation on Friday as he teased a potential run for…
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El Paso, other border counties lead Covid-19 vaccination efforts across Texas
EL PASO, Texas — Texas counties on the U.S.-Mexico border that once dealt with the brunt of the load of Covid-19 are now outpacing the state…
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Texas offers $1,200 in food aid to families getting free or reduced cost school lunch
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas families who relied on the Pandemic EBT card, which previously provided a one-time benefit of $285 for students receiving free…
Continue Reading Texas high school valedictorian switches speech to speak out on state’s abortion law
DALLAS, Texas — A high school valedictorian exhaled as she pulled a piece of paper from underneath her graduation gown. Gathering her courage,…
Continue Reading Ted Cruz wins challenge to campaign reimbursement rules
WASHINGTON, DC — A three-judge panel has struck down the federal cap on candidates using political contributions to repay personal loans they…
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George P. Bush to challenge Texas AG Ken Paxton in primary
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday night that he’s running for attorney general in Texas, setting…
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Fiery I-10 crash near Van Horn kills 2
VAN HORN, Texas — An SUV that spun out of control along a rainy Interstate 10 in Culberson County over the holiday weekend triggered a three-vehicle…
Continue Reading Texas Democrats call on Congress to act on voting rights but key obstacles loom
AUSTIN, Texas — Democrats are intensifying their demands for Congress to pass sweeping voting rights legislation, but even with the party in…
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Texas man allegedly planned Walmart mass shooting; had assault guns, racist symbols
KERRVILLE, Texas — Authorities in Texas arrested a man accused of plotting to carry out a mass shooting at a Walmart, and a search of the…
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Trump endorses Abbott for re-election as Texas governor
AUSTIN, Texas – Former President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for re-election on Tuesday, giving him an early and crucial stamp of…
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Biden to suspend oil and gas drilling leases in Arctic refuge
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration plans to suspend oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a senior administration…
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Mobile vaccinations for Texas businesses, homebound offered
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas state officials want to make it easier for residents to get vaccinated. The state has launched a new call center to…
Continue Reading Texas Dems celebrate blocking vote restrictions, but warn of future threat
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Democrats on Monday cheered their derailment of a restrictive voting bill, while warning of the continued threat of the…
Continue Reading Texas Dems leave House floor, blocking passage of restrictive voting bill
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republicans’ push to enact a slew of new voting restrictions was stymied — at least for now — by Democrats…
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