The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Truck driver in Texas smuggling attempt that resulted in the deaths of 53 migrants pleads guilty

The truck driver in a Texas smuggling attempt that ended in the deaths of 53 migrants in a sweltering tractor-trailer without air conditioner has pleaded guilty

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Feds refer Texas’ Harvey funding discrimination case to Justice Department

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development confirmed its finding that Texas unfairly favored white residents in rural areas when it distributed $1 billion in Harvey aid in 2021.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 16, 2025

Scott Turner says HUD is failing its mission and outlines plan for more housing

Picked to lead HUD, the former Texas House member tells senators there is a housing crisis. Democrats question whether any plans will succeed without more spending.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 16, 2025

Texas Reduces Illegal Crossings By 87% Through Operation Lonestar

Texas Governor Abbott's initiatives lead to a significant decrease in illegal crossings and criminal arrests, targeting Tren de Aragua gang activity.

Top News · Jan 16, 2025

Adonai Mitchell went through 'adversity' in his rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts

Adonai Mitchell went through 'adversity' in his rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts. He had 23 catches for 312 yards.

Sports Lens · Jan 16, 2025

How Fort Worth supplanted Austin as Texas’ top boomtown

The growth is fueling higher rents and home prices in the North Texas city that was once seen as a more affordable option to Dallas and other major cities.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 16, 2025

Texas lawmakers eye sharing health care workers with other states to address provider shortages

Advocates say interstate compacts, which allow professionals to use their work licenses in multiple states, can solve Texas’ workforce shortage. Skeptics fear Texas would send more workers than it would receive.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 16, 2025

A Texas Mom Accidentally Texted a Baby Photo to a Stranger. He Offered to Buy Her Child and 'Harvest' Its Organs, Police Say

A Texas family texted out an invitation to their baby's baptism, then received a reply from a stranger who said he wanted to "harvest" their baby's organs.

Latin Times · Jan 16, 2025

Texas developer at the center of attorney general's impeachment pleads guilty to federal charge

The Texas real estate developer whose relationship with state Attorney General Ken Paxton was at the center of the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of lying to a financial institution

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Winners and losers from the Texas House speaker’s race

The new speaker’s power over the budget and committee assignments is expected to bolster established Republican leaders and some Democrats who supported the winner.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 15, 2025