A 29-year-old man was critically injured after being shot multiple times during an ambush in a Houston garage by five masked suspects who fled the scene. The victim and his 22-year-old girlfriend were

Inflation and federal funding cuts have squeezed Texas’ child care subsidy, causing the Texas Workforce Commission to scale back the program.

Granger was the first GOP woman from Texas to be elected to Congress, where she served for nearly three decades.

Davis Riley shot a 7-under 63 to reach 15 under on Saturday and took a one-shot lead at Detroit Golf Club, where the relatively easy course will give a lot of players on the tightly packed leaderboard a chance to win the last Rocket Classic.

For years, the state has been the leading exporter of semiconductor chips. After the Legislature invested more than $1.5 billion into incentives since 2023, the industry has been booming.

Eight people accused by the Justice Department of having ties to antifa have been sentenced to decades in federal prison over a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center during a protest.

At least 248 data centers are planned to be built in Texas. Of those, nearly half will be built in unincorporated areas, where county officials are limited in their ability to regulate development, according to a Texas Tribune analysis.

Eric Cole has put himself in position for a shot at his first PGA Tour victory.

Alex Smalley was right back in a position to win at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial two weeks after the third-round leader at the PGA Championship settled for second place.

Lawmakers increasingly view disciplinary alternative programs as a solution to behavior problems. Critics say they harm students

Dallas’ Cooper Flagg, Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel and Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe were all unanimous first-team selections for the NBA’s All-Rookie team, which was unveiled Wednesday night.

Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the cities, most of them small, of violating a state law aimed at preventing cities from unduly raising property taxes.

Six of Texas’ largest cities lost residents in 2025: Dallas, El Paso, Arlington, Plano, Irving and Garland.

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has appointed new leaders in four districts across the state in recent weeks.

A former FedEx driver has been sentenced to death after he pleaded guilty to killing a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while delivering a Christmas gift.

A renowned Texas journalist, the Education Writers Association president joins us as we expand our team covering Texas schools and universities.

Some college basketball fans are hoping for more than national titles at the NCAA Final Four.

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo has broken the NCAA’s single-season record for steals after getting seven in the first half of a Sweet 16 game against Vanderbilt.

Jayden Pierre’s 3-pointer put TCU ahead with 48 seconds left and the Horned Frogs scored the final 12 points to upset No. 5 Iowa State 62-55.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet’s stunning upset victory is explained in part by the massive swing by Latino voters toward his campaign compared to other Democrats in recent elections.

The games' organizers said it was not associated with the group Gov. Greg Abbott has targeted.

Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state.

The Fort Worth Democrat had filed to challenge GOP incumbent Tim O’Hare just before last week’s deadline to get on the 2026 ballot. His withdrawal gives Commissioner Alisa Simmons a clear path to the Democratic nomination.

Alokozay, an Afghan national, was taken into federal custody after allegedly making violent threats during a video call, which was shared on social media.

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park in North Texas will open sometime next year. Visitors can reserve spots for a sneak peek on New Year’s Day.

A group of Buddhist monks walking from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., on a cross-country peace journey received unexpected help after their escort vehicle was destroyed in a crash in Dayton, Texas.

A group of about two dozen monks set off on foot with a simple mission: to promote unity, healing, compassion, and inner peace across the United States.

Three school district leaders at The Texas Tribune Festival said the Texas Education Agency’s reliance on state takeovers to improve academic performance threatens local control.

As the state’s population grows, more travel options are needed in rural and smaller urban areas and between major cities, according to a draft of the first-of-its-kind plan.

At the core of the program is the idea that there is no separation between what happens within the church and what happens in the government.

Both Republicans and Democrats have said STAAR sets students up for failure, raising questions about basing a state takeover on the test’s results.

The district has struggled to bring students’ grades up, especially at campuses in low-income neighborhoods with large Black and brown populations.

Authorities in Texas say a baby is expected to make a full recovery after it was pulled from under a vehicle that had flipped during a crash.

A takeover is meant to correct the course of struggling school districts. But it can become a fraught process since the district’s elected school board loses its decision-making power.

The North Texas district is the 11th since 2000 to be taken over by the state and the second largest after Houston ISD.

A 9-year-old Texas girl who was among 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors who died in flash flooding on the Fourth of July was honored by TCU and SMU before the alma maters of her parents played Saturday.

Economic uncertainty, inflation, strict state limits on property tax collections and uncertainty around future federal funds have crimped local budgets.

Despite explosive growth turning Tarrant into a racially diverse swing county, two new political maps will leave it with whiter, more Republican representation.

Dallas businessman Kyle Bass has proposed exporting millions of gallons of water from East Texas to other parts of the state.

The GOP push to redraw the state’s congressional maps isn’t just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.

The North Texas city councils said hundreds of millions of dollars were in jeopardy if they didn’t shut certain programs to comply with the Trump administration.

Black western heritage is deeply rooted in our community and Beaumont native, Acynthia Villery is being recognized as one of the trailblazers working to preserve it. She just became one of the first women to be inducted into the Black Cowboy Museum hall of fame. We got to know the third-generation rodeo professional.

Houston’s National Weather Service office has lost its head meteorologist amid a federal requirement to cut 10% of NOAA’s staff.

First responders say 14 people at a park near Fort Worth were hurt after lightning struck the canopy they were taking shelter under as storms swept through the area Sunday.

LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. see lower social acceptance for transgender people than those who are lesbian, gay or bisexual, a new Pew Research Center poll found.

Much of the debate focused on the tense relationship between cities and the Texas Legislature. The bill is head to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.

Ben Griffin has his first individual PGA Tour victory a month after winning a team event.

Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid matched each other in the third round at Colonial.

Ben Griffin shot a 7-under 63 in the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial for the early second-round lead at 11 under.

With Princeton leading the Texas pack, the state continues to set the pace for the rest of the nation, with seven of the 15 fastest-growing cities.

The Texas House must approve changes to the proposal that were brokered by party leaders. It’s part of a package of bills to bring down property taxes statewide.

A three-judge federal appellate panel indicated it they might overturn an injunction that allows 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to race as chartered teams in NASCAR this season while the two teams sue the stock car series over alleged antitrust violations.

One proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days.

Oklahoma’s redemption arc is complete.

For the first time since Texas outlawed nearly all abortions, lawmakers are clarifying the “life of mother” exception. But they don’t plan to address cases where the fetus won’t survive.

While Democrats and abortion access advocates pushed to ensure pregnant women aren’t criminalized, some conservatives questioned whether this bill is needed.

The Texas Legislature is considering bills that transit officials warn could hamper public transportation in the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth regions.

Yaxel Lendeborg has announced he’ll transfer from UAB to Michigan and also go through the NBA draft evaluation process.

On May 3, many Texans will vote on local leaders and initiatives. Here's how to check for elections in your area and register by April 3.

Superior HealthPlan’s CEO, whom lawmakers grilled about the company’s alleged hiring of private investigators, was reportedly fired after the inquiry was announced.

Did you know that Houston loses a staggering 32 billion gallons of water annually due to leaks?

Texas’ population growth has slowed, but the state’s major urban areas are still adding hundreds of thousands of residents.

TCU goes into the regular-season finale with a chance for its first Big 12 women's basketball title.

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.

Rep. Cody Harris filed a complaint against Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for sending mailers and censuring lawmakers who support Rep. Dustin Burrows as House speaker.

Blake Horvath set a Navy record with a 95-yard touchdown run and scored a go-ahead 6-yarder with 4:34 left as the Midshipmen overcame an early two-touchdown deficit and stopped a late 2-point conversion attempt to beat Oklahoma 21-20 in the Armed Forces Bowl.

As Republican Texas leaders show support for Trump’s mass deportation plans, undocumented people — some who have lived in America for decades — are weighing their options amid mounting fears.

It's the job of American Airlines' chief operating officer to make sure the carrier's flights take off on time and fly safely during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

The Texas Legislature has prioritized getting high school dropouts the skills they need to enter the workforce.

TCU has its best ranking ever in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a convincing win over Notre Dame.

A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.

TCU has entered The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll at No. 19, the school's best ranking in 16 years.

Texas desperately needs more and denser housing to keep up with the demand. But zoning restrictions get in the way, a Texas Tribune analysis found.

Lawyers for Boeing and families of some people who died in two crashes of Boeing jetliners will go face to face in court next month.

Flight attendants at American Airlines have approved a new contract after years of negotiations.

Delta Air Lines is extending its suspension of flights between the U.S. and Israel by another month, through Oct. 31.

As part of the Heartland of America Tour, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will be coming to Texas with multiple stops, including three in Southeast Texas.

The 28-year-old has been identified as Lazar Dukic of Serbia

A Frontier Airlines crew member was arrested at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, leading to the cancellation of Flight 3195 to Dallas Fort Worth.

The state’s booming population, congestion problems and billions of federal dollars on the table have officials eyeing ways to boost passenger rail.

Travis Bazzana, the top overall pick in the MLB amateur draft out of Oregon State, signed his first professional contract with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.

Major League Baseball’s three-day amateur draft concluded on Tuesday, with the 30 teams blazing through 300 picks in less than 3 1/2 hours.

The lost water costs the cities millions and heightens the state’s water supply challenges.

Fred Richard and Brody Malone moved closer to a trip to the Olympics with solid performances during the opening night of the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials.

For years, Cook’s Children, two other children’s hospitals have administered Medicaid health coverage plans. Canceling their contracts would put jobs and coverage at risk, they say.

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan says the difficulty in finalizing a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf isn’t a reason for concern.

Opal Lee, the 97-year-old Texas native affectionately known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” has made an indelible mark on American history.

Last weekend’s U.S. gymnastics championships gave a preview that this summer’s Olympics could be a big one for the U.S. men’s squad.

Scottie Scheffler says he's trying to move past his arrest during the PGA Championship.

Gymnastics star Simone Biles cruised to a record ninth U.S. Championship, giving good friend Sunisa Lee a boost along the way.

Relatives of passengers who died in two Boeing Max crashes are pushing federal officials to prosecute the company, but they're not getting any promises from the Justice Department.

Worked was already underway on a complete renovation of the historic Colonial course the day after Emiliano Grillo won on the second playoff hole last May.

A 5-year-old boy died after authorities said he was swept away by flood waters early Sunday morning.

Wrestling fans, mark your calendars! The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) announced it will be bringing its prestigious Crocket Cup tag tournament in Texas this May!

Utah and Florida clinched the remaining two spots at the NCAA women’s gymnastics championship on Thursday night, denying No. 1 overall seed Oklahoma a chance at a three-peat.

The EPA set its first-ever drinking water limits for five types of PFAS chemicals, and nearly 50 Texas public water systems have reported exceeding the new limits for at least one.

Chase Elliott pulled ahead and cleared Ross Chastain on the first lap after the second restart in overtime at Texas Motor Speedway, ending a 42-race winless streak for NASCAR’s most popular driver.

A nuclear power plant hasn’t been built in Texas in decades because of cost and public fears of a major accident. Now the governor wants to find out if smaller reactors could meet the state’s growing need for on-demand power.

Her role as as committee chair made her one of the most influential Texans in Congress.

Here’s some information about each of the Texas teams in March Madness