Politics Jul 24 Biden administration sues Texas governor over Rio Grande buoy barrier that’s meant to stop migrants The lawsuit filed Monday asks a court to force Texas to remove a line of bright orange, wrecking ball-sized buoys that the Biden administration says raises humanitarian and environmental concerns.
Nation Jul 07 Texas gunman in racist Walmart shooting sentenced to 90 consecutive life terms, could still face death penalty A white gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in Texas has been sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences in federal prison.
Nation Jul 07 Sentencing expected Friday for white gunman who killed 23 people in El Paso Walmart attack The white Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at a Walmart in 2019 is awaiting punishment for one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.
Politics Jun 14 Texas court allows Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial to move to Houston The decision Wednesday deals the Republican another setback as he awaits a separate impeachment trial. It remains unclear when Paxton might finally have his day in court on felony charges of defrauding investors in a tech startup.
Politics Jun 09 Impeached Texas attorney general’s business associate jailed on federal charges FBI agents have arrested a Texas businessman at the center of the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Politics May 31 Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Ken Paxton impeachment The appointment Wednesday comes after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations of misconduct and crimes.
Politics May 24 Texas AG Ken Paxton likely broke laws, Republican investigation finds The allegations came Wednesday during an extraordinary public airing of scandal and alleged lawbreaking that plunged one of the GOP's conservative stars into new political and legal risk.
Nation May 24 A year after Uvalde elementary school shooting, investigation of police response continues The continuing investigation underlines the lasting fallout over the shooting and how the days after the attack were marred by authorities giving inaccurate and conflicting accounts about efforts made to stop a teenage gunman.
Nation May 05 Before Texas mass shooting, locals felt abandoned by police The end of a manhunt in Texas for a gunman accused of killing five Honduran neighbors hasn't quieted anger in the rural community where the April 28 shooting took place.
Politics May 03 Texas Democrat Collin Allred says he’ll run against Ted Cruz for Senate The three-term congressman and former Tennessee Titans linebacker made the announcement Wednesday. Allred enters the race a heavy underdog.