Riley Exploration Permian announced a $100 million share buyback, up to 18% of shares, citing undervaluation.

Terry Rose sentenced to 40 years for 1999 murder of Kimberly Langwell in Port Arthur, Texas.

The 400th Safe Haven Baby Box opened in Texas, part of a national program saving infants through anonymous, safe surrenders.

Lufkin Police Chief David Thomas is retiring after 36 years of service, ending his career as chief later this year.

A homebuilt aircraft crashed at a Texas airport Friday, injuring the pilot, who was rescued and flown to a hospital; the cause is under investigation.

A fake gun threat caused a lockdown at a Texas middle school, but no real danger was found.

A man died in Houston when a tow truck hit his disabled car on the Southwest Freeway early Saturday.

Two died in a Dallas apartment fire early Saturday; cause is under investigation.

A crash on Texas Highway 271 killed one person on December 13, 2025, with the cause under investigation.

Texas House Democrats stay out of state to block Republican redistricting maps, fearing Voting Rights Act violations.