Greg Abbott issues ultimatum to Joe Biden
The Texas governor has rejected the president's proposed asylum reforms, which he says "do nothing" to combat illegal immigration.
Texas heat wave that could kill pets 'in minutes' sparks warning for owners
Deadly car trap puts young children and dogs at risk, says alert, as temperatures hit triple digits on Thursday.
Texas lake overfull after heavy rainfall, forcing dam release
At the beginning of May, Lake Waco's water levels were below 465 feet; however, they have now shot up to 482 feet, causing flooding.
Greg Abbott defies Joe Biden with order to ignore new law
Greg Abbott has told universities in Texas to disregard a new Title IX revision that strengthens the rights of transgender students.
Texas officials close lake after water deemed unsafe
The state has been hit by excessive rainfall, prompting a surge of flood warnings.
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Water-supply problem could cost one Texas city up to $1.5 million
The Lone Star State has suffered from a yearslong drought that has impacted water supply in some cities.
Texas power grid warns of outages as temperatures rise
Unseasonably high temperatures are scorching the state this week.
Texas Panhandle wildfires costliest on record
The costs take into account the loss of 12,000 cattle across farmlands and ranches, as well as infrastructure repair across the area.
Texas earthquakes activity on the move—"The fault zone has been activated"
Fault lines across a major oil field, the Midland Basin, are stressed because of wastewater injections, leading to more quakes.
Texas reservoir water levels reach 2-year high
Drought plagued the region last year, reducing water levels at Belton Lake to roughly 60 percent of its capacity in July.
Woman films sweet reaction to flying with brother as pilot—"I have to brag"
After meeting her at the gates in his pilot uniform, he boarded her early and gave her what she said felt like "VIP treatment."
"Terrible" moment family finds their dog killed by tornado
Two other dogs survived, and one remains missing.
Angry McDonald's customer fatally shoots lawyer: police
"He loved fiercely his family and friends," Jennifer Thomas said of her brother, Jeffrey Limmer, who was shot outside a McDonald's in Houston.
Greg Abbott warns of Texas National Guard "power grab"
Abbott claimed the Biden administration is "making a power grab" with a move that would put some National Guard personnel under federal control.
Texas power grid update as "major" heat threatens state
Dangerous impacts from the heat are expected to peak on Wednesday.
Texas flood map shows danger zones, live rainfall
How the Lone Star State has been hit by a wave of flooding.
Texas secessionists appear to change their policy
A leading Lone Star State nationalist group says it won't have to take on its share of U.S. national debt as an independent country.
Texas flood warnings issued as severe weather hits
More flooding is expected in Texas over the weekend before a heatwave strikes next week.
Couple find dog with broken leg days before their wedding—now he's "family"
Alyssa and her husband Logan first came across Campbell trying to cross a busy freeway in an alarming state of health.
Amber Alert Update: Missing Texas boy and mom found dead
Weeks after the deaths, how the search ended for 3-year-old Kaiden Kriger and his mother, Savannah Kriger, became clear as she left a trail of videos.
Texas Democrat tried to meet with prosecutors before bribery indictment
Representative Henry Cuellar said prosecutors refused to "hear our side" before charging him and his wife with taking bribes.
Monthly direct payments banned in four states
Some are taking a hard stance against using public government money for any guaranteed income or stimulus-type payments.
Texas roads could melt as potentially record-breaking heat wave hits
Temperatures could reach 120 degrees for an area in southern Texas next week potentially causing roads to melt.
Shelter finds skin-crawling source of stray dog's discomfort: "Eaten alive"
Paco was picked up as a stray roaming the streets of Dallas in a state of some discomfort - his carers soon found out why.
Dramatic tornado video shows storm chaser saving Texas family
"Help us, please. Please God help. Hurry," a woman says in the footage described by one person online as "harrowing."
Pork warning issued over metal contamination fears
Small fragments of plastic and metal were found in a chorizo sausage product, the FSIS has revealed.
Texas National Guard fires on migrants, video appears to show
An unverified video appears to show a member of the Texas Army National Guard firing projectiles across the border at migrants.
Man meets neighbor's litter of puppies, internet can't get over one detail
Brandon Crider said the puppies often visit him at work, however it's only now that one especially fluffy puppy is garnering attention.
Ted Cruz gets a boost out of Texas
Ted Cruz is beating his Democratic rival on 46 percent of the vote to 33 percent ahead of the Senate elections in November, according to a new poll.
Texas flood map shows where residents told to evacuate
Trinity River has entered a major flood stage and is expected to crest at 30 feet by Friday.