Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, returned to key committee role after Trump pardon on bribery charges.

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

Iowa State, NDSU, OSU, and Texas A&M host agricultural events and research initiatives in early 2026.

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

The Trump administration froze $1M in funding for a Texas migrant shelter over alleged financial and record-keeping violations, halting its federal grants for six years.

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.

Southwest explores first-class seating, marking a potential shift from its low-cost model.

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

A Texas fraud ring using stolen identities to steal cars and secure loans has led to arrests and a manhunt.

An 18-wheeler hit a train on Houston’s Highway 290 eastbound on Dec. 8, 2025, causing closures but no injuries; cause is under investigation.