Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.

USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines

Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.

ICE agent charged in north Minneapolis shooting arrested in Texas

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who was charged in a north Minneapolis shooting has been arrested in Texas Friday morning.

Dallas gas explosion at apartment complex leaves 3 dead, sends multiple others to hospital

A suspected gas explosion and fire were reported on Thursday at an apartment building in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. Officials confirmed that at least three people were killed in the explosion, including a child.

Pooh Shiesty trial date set for alleged Gucci Mane kidnapping, robbery case

Rapper Pooh Shiesty is set to stand trial this July over federal allegations that he and eight others kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane in Dallas.

Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home

After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.

Six Flags ride abruptly shut down over cell phone violation, leaving riders stuck 200-feet high

More than a dozen riders aboard Supergirl Sky Flight at Six Flags Fiesta Texas were given an unexpected – and extended – view of the Six Flags theme park after the ride was abruptly shut down for several minutes, as the ride was near its highest peak. 

Supreme Court reinforces ruling allowing redrawn Texas congressional map

The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.

The Onion eyes Infowars again with Tim Heidecker at the helm

The satirical news outlet The Onion has another plan to take over Alex Jones’ conspiracy site amid its bankruptcy proceedings, and it involves comedian and writer Tim Heidecker.

Victor Wembanyama named 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year in first unanimous vote

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama made NBA history on Monday as the first player to be unanimously named Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the youngest winner of the award at 22 years old.

'Baby Jessica' rescued from 1987 Texas well now facing assault charges

'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.

UFL coach, former NFL star Ted Ginn Jr. arrested for DWI in North Texas

Ted Ginn Jr., head coach of the UFL’s Columbus Aviators and a former NFL standout, was arrested early Saturday morning on a driving while intoxicated charge, just one day before his team was scheduled to play in Frisco.

List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools

The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.

Family claims Fort Worth man shot 'pedophile' in groin to protect nieces

A man is in the custody of Fort Worth police after being accused of shooting another man in the groin. His family claims he was protecting his underage nieces from a man allegedly soliciting them for sex.

Heartwarming homecoming for American held in captivity for over a year in Afghanistan

Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.

NASA: Houston 'booms' caused by meteor; meteorites may be in the area

NASA now believes that a meteor was the cause of the loud “booms" heard across Houston on Saturday. They also say pieces of that meteor could still be in the area.

Man accused of abusing corpse threw bucket of remains over FBI Dallas fence: Affidavit

Newly released arrest documents for a North Texas man accused of abusing a corpse claim he threw a bucket of human remains stolen from a nearby cemetery over the fence of the FBI Dallas office.