Texas

Texas 15 hours ago

DOT saves taxpayers over $60M by terminating Texas high-speed rail contract

Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Monday that $60 million-plus grant to develop a high-speed rail corridor in Texas has been terminated.

Crime 18 hours ago

Teen suspect free on bond after allegedly stabbing Texas track star Austin Metcalf to death

The teenager accused of brutally stabbing Austin Metcalf to death will now await trial at home for his alleged murder of Austin Metcalf.,

Texas 19 hours ago

Jeff Bezos takes a tumble while circling Blue Origin capsule carrying fiancée: Watch

Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos was seen taking a fall to the ground nearly head first, after the New Shepard space capsule returned to Earth in Texas.

VIDEO 20 hours ago

CEO praises community surrounding the 'US Open of Rodeo'

Teton Ridge CEO Deirdre Lester and 23-time world champion roper Jackie Crawford describe what makes the American Rodeo championship special on 'Fox & Friends Weekend.'

VIDEO 21 hours ago

American Rodeo competitor says event requires being 'spiritually tough'

Fox Nation host Abby Hornacek speaks to professional bareback rider Kade Sonnier about what it takes to compete in the American Rodeo on 'Fox & Friends Weekend.'

Politics 3 days ago

WATCH: Dems spar with whistleblower who exposed children's hospital for performing trans surgeries on minors

Whistleblower Dr. Eithan Haim faced tough questions from House Democrats after he leaked medical documents exposing transgender medical procedures at a Texas children's hospital.

Texas 4 days ago

Dallas schools to crack down on trans athletes in girls' sports after video of official revealing 'loopholes'

The Dallas Independent School District ("ISD") agreed to an order to prevent trans athletes from compete in girls’ sports after concerns about loopholes.

Texas 4 days ago

Trump threatens tariffs and sanctions on Mexico for 'stealing' water from Texas farmers

President Trump said in a social media post that he would impose tariffs and sanctions on Mexico if it does not comply with a treaty from 1944 to provide water to South Texas.

Texas 4 days ago

US officials make shocking discoveries at Texas-Mexico border, including a monkey: 3 people arrested

Texas Border Patrol agents discovered a spider monkey and nearly $1M in cocaine in two separate incidents after authorities searched their vehicles at the border.

Texas 4 days ago

Accused Austin Metcalf killer won't face death penalty or life without parole: DA

The teen accused of stabbing track star Austin Metcalf to death will not face life behind bars or the death penalty, according to a Texas district attorney.

Politics 4 days ago

'Stop the clock': GOP, Dems come together to end Daylight Saving over health, economic risks

The merits of stopping the clock and ending the twice-yearly swaps to and from Daylight Saving Time were investigated by the Senate Commerce Committee during a hearing on Thursday.

Politics 5 days ago

John Cornyn scores Tim Scott endorsement, but John Rich calls Cornyn 'the Lindsey Graham of Texas'

Sen. Tim Scott supports Sen. John Cornyn for re-election, while country star John Rich supports Ken Paxton and calls Cornyn "the Lindsey Graham of Texas"

Politics 5 days ago

SCOOP: This Texas Republican congressman endorses Paxton over Cornyn in Senate primary brawl

Republican Rep. Lance Gooden of Texas is taking sides in the Lone Star State's burgeoning GOP Senate primary battle, endorsing state Attorney General Ken Paxton over longtime Sen. John Cornyn

Immigration 5 days ago

Texas man who allegedly threatened to kill ICE agents, harm DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ordered to stay in jail

A judge ordered Robert King, 35, of Texas, to remain locked up on charges of transmitting interstate threats during a detention hearing in Dallas on Wednesday.

Politics 6 days ago

Federal judge blocks Biden nursing home staffing mandate

The American Health Care Association is celebrating a victory this week after a federal judge in Texas ruled that a nursing home staffing mandate is unlawful.

Texas 6 days ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton announces run for US Senate

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a run for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, pitting himself against Sen. John Cornyn, a fellow Republican.

VIDEO 6 days ago

Greg Gutfeld: Dems like Jasmine Crockett don't 'work out' their ideas

'The Five' co-hosts discuss Rep. Jasmine Crockett's, D-Texas, 'shocking' take on illegal immigration.

Genetics Science April 8

Wolf made famous in 'Game of Thrones' brought back from 12,500-year extinction, US company claims

A US company claims to have brought an extinct species of wolf back from extinction. The dire wolf last roamed the American midcontinent 12,500 years ago.

Texas April 8

USA Fencing faces Texas probe after female fencer protests against competing with trans athlete

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into USA Fencing after fencer Stephanie Turner protested against competing with a transgender athlete.

Texas April 8

New lawyers for Texas teen stabbing suspect seek lower bond, ask public not to rush to judgment

Through new attorneys, Karmelo Anthony's family released its first statement on the fatal stabbing death allegedly committed by their son.

Abortion April 8

Texas lawmakers consider bipartisan bill aimed at clarifying exceptions to state's abortion restrictions

Texas lawmakers are considering bipartisan legislation to clarify the exceptions to the state's near-total abortion ban, as many doctors have argued it is unclear.

United Kingdom April 7

Former British PM Boris Johnson attacked by ostrich at Texas park: 'Oh, f****** hell!'

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was attacked by an ostrich while at a Texas wildlife park with his family inside a vehicle.

Texas April 7

Texas track meet stabbing suspect told Austin Metcalf ‘see what happens’ as tent dispute turned deadly: docs

The 17-year-old suspect accused of stabbing another teen to death allegedly warned the victim to "see what happens" amid the track meet dispute.

Texas April 7

Texas man who vowed to shoot, kill ICE agents, said Noem should be in 'gulag,' charged in federal court: DOJ

A Texas man who allegedly issued threats against immigration authorities was charged Monday in federal court, the Justice Department said.

Crime April 7

Online fundraiser for Texas track meet stabbing suspect nears $150K

An online fundraiser to support Karmelo Anthony, accused of killing Frisco, Texas high school track star Austin Metcalf, continues to gain traction as Anthony is held without bond in the Collins County Jail.

Texas April 6

RFK Jr makes Texas stop to visit family of 6-year-old measles victim, push MMR vaccine

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a stop in Texas on Sunday to visit the family of a 6-year-old girl who died in February after contracting the measles.

Texas April 6

Judge awards $6.6M to whistleblowers who were fired after reporting Texas AG Ken Paxton to FBI

A judge awarded $6.6 million combined to four whistleblowers who sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on claims he fired them in retaliation for reporting him to the FBI.

Measles April 6

Second child with measles has died in Texas, officials say

A second child with measles in Texas has died, although the exact cause of death is unknown at this time, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

US April 5

Texas track meet stabbing suspect’s lawyer plans to ask for $1M bond to be lowered: report

The lawyer for Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old accused of killing Austin Metcalf, plans to ask for his client's $1 million bond to be lowered, according to a report.

US April 5

Bull rider, 24, trampled to death in 'freak accident' at rodeo event: 'Deeply upsetting to all of us'

Wyoming bull rider Dylan Grant, 24, died after he was thrown off a bull during an event in Texas and stepped on. He had been riding since 2018.