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FBI now investigating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for alleged corruption

November 17, 2020 5:49 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — The FBI is investigating allegations that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton broke the law in using his office to benefit a wealthy…

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones plans for more fans in stands despite surging Covid-19 cases

November 17, 2020 4:47 PM CNN

ARLINGTON, Texas — Despite a surge in Covid-19 cases in Texas and across the country, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones plans to continue his…

Boy lost both parents to Covid-19, his family asks Texas community for help celebrating his 5th birthday

November 17, 2020 2:25 PM CNN

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — At just 4 years old, Raiden Gonzalez has lost both his parents. Coronavirus stole their lives four months apart, leaving…

Ted Cruz calls Democratic senator an ‘ass’ following Senate floor mask dispute

November 17, 2020 12:18 PM CNN

.@SenSherrodBrown: "I'd start by asking the presiding officer to please wear a mask as he speaks…"@SenDanSullivan: "I don't…

Texas Amber Alert issued for 9-year-old boy believed abducted by woman

November 16, 2020 2:40 PM ABC News

BEEVILLE, Texas – A statewide Amber Alert was issued Monday afternoon for a 9-year-old south Texas boy who authorities said is in “grave or…

Texas surpasses 20,000 virus deaths, 2nd highest in U.S.

November 16, 2020 1:31 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas surpassed 20,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths Monday, as Covid-19 continues to surge in the United States. That is…

Thousands of cars form lines to collect food in Texas

November 16, 2020 6:30 AM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — Thousands of people lined up for groceries at a food bank distribution event in Dallas this weekend, with organizers saying the…

Texas prisons & jails worst virus hotspots of any in nation; El Paso jails struggle too

November 15, 2020 12:48 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

AUSTIN, Texas — More Texas jail and prison inmates and staff have been infected and killed by Covid-19 than those of any other state’s criminal…

The George Floyd Memorial Foundation and a Texas university have launched an internship program for Black men

November 13, 2020 7:18 PM CNN

COMMERCE, Texas — The George Floyd Memorial Foundation has teamed up with Texas A&M University-Commerce to launch an internship program for…

Texas opens largest indoor water park in U.S. during pandemic

November 13, 2020 2:08 PM CNN

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KTVT) — It’s been five years in the making and despite breaking Covid-19 records, the largest indoor water park resort in…

California becomes the second US state to top 1 million Covid-19 cases, after Texas

November 12, 2020 4:55 PM CNN

California just became the second state to surpass 1 million Covid-19 infections since the start of the pandemic — closely following Texas,…

10-year-old selected as Texas winner of Rolls-Royce car design competition

November 12, 2020 3:37 PM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — (KTVT) — Elijah Machado, 10, from Dallas was selected as the Texas winner for Rolls-Royce’s international young…

Texas becomes 1st state with more than a million Covid-19 infections

November 11, 2020 1:34 PM CNN

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has now surpassed one million Covid-19 infections since the start of the pandemic, according to data from Johns Hopkins…

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick offers $1 million reward for reports of voter fraud

November 11, 2020 12:06 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced he is offering up to $1 million to “incentivize, encourage and reward” people for reports of…

Red Sox manager Alex Cora apologizes for his role in Astros’ cheating scandal

November 10, 2020 8:06 PM CNN

BOSTON, Massachusetts — Alex Cora, back with the Boston Red Sox after a one-season suspension, apologized Tuesday for the role he played in…

Houston police arrest suspect in killing of officer responding to a call for help on his way to work

November 10, 2020 5:50 PM CNN

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police arrested a suspect in Monday’s fatal shooting of an officer, the fourth officer in the department killed…

U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to keep Affordable Care Act despite challenge from Texas, other states

November 10, 2020 9:47 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to leave in place the bulk of the Affordable Care Act, including key protections for…

Injured Big Ben rallies unbeaten Steelers past Garrett Gilbert & Cowboys, 24-19

November 8, 2020 6:10 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas— Ben Roethlisberger threw all three of his touchdown passes after shrugging off a knee injury, rallying Pittsburgh to a 24-19…

Cowboys’ Gilbert to get his 1st NFL start vs. Steelers

November 8, 2020 12:26 PM Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Garrett Gilbert appears set for his first NFL start for the Dallas Cowboys against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFL…

Texas boy wins first place in national mullet championship

November 7, 2020 1:08 AM CNN

CELESTE, Texas — Jaxson Crossland is good at a lot of things, like boxing, fishing and riding his dirt bike. But this 8-year-old also rocks a…

Texas reinstates work search requirements for jobless benefits; why El Pasoans don’t have to worry yet

November 5, 2020 4:55 PM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s unemployment rate has improved since this spring, but it’s still more than double what it was before the pandemic…

Texas’ 23rd Congressional seat stays in GOP’s hands with Gonzales win over Ortiz Jones

November 4, 2020 1:37 AM Associated Press

COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Republican Tony Gonzales has won election to U.S. House in Texas’ 23rd…

President Trump narrowly defeats Joe Biden in Texas

November 3, 2020 10:45 PM Texas Tribune

COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results AUSTIN, Texas — President Donald Trump narrowly carried Texas on Tuesday as national results…

Republican John Cornyn wins re-election to U.S. Senate from Texas

November 3, 2020 8:06 PM Associated Press

COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Sen. John Cornyn won re-election Tuesday night in Texas, where…

On eve of court hearing, Abbott claims Samaniego ‘failed to do job’ and ‘illegally’ gave shutdown order

November 3, 2020 5:08 PM David Burge

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego “failed to do his job” and claimed is “now…

Federal judge orders sweep of postal facilities in swing states – including Texas – for mail-in ballots

November 3, 2020 12:42 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC – A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to have postal inspectors sweep processing facilities in multiple battleground…

Massive Texas voter turnout as state becomes political battleground

November 3, 2020 11:32 AM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas was unusually shaky ground for Republicans on Tuesday as a record surge of voters in America’s biggest red state,…

El Paso State Rep. Joe Moody seeks to be next Texas House Speaker

November 3, 2020 9:43 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso State Representative Joe Moody announced his candidacy for Texas House Speaker Tuesday morning. The Democrat is…

As El Paso surges, Texas now ranks tops in nation in total virus cases

November 2, 2020 8:25 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, TEXAS — Texas has surpassed California in recording the highest number of positive coronavirus tests in the U.S. so far, according to…

Federal judge rejects GOP attempt to invalidate nearly 127,000 drive-thru votes in Dem-leaning Houston

November 2, 2020 1:54 PM CNN

HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas rejected a GOP-led challenge Monday seeking to invalidate nearly 127,000 drive-thru ballots cast in…