Texas judge suspended after indictment alleging perjury
A Texas judge was suspended without pay following a grand jury indictment alleging he made false statements under oath related to property deals and child support.
Venezuelan delivery driver shot by ICE undergoes surgery
Venezuelan delivery driver Wilber Rafael Garces Perez had a bullet removed following an ICE shooting in Austin. He remains in custody on an assault charge.
Starship orbital mission lifts off from Texas on test flight
SpaceX launched the Starship orbital mission from Texas, reaching orbit for the first time and deploying next‑gen Starlink satellites during a shortened three-hour flight.
TCU restores media credentials for Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TCU restores media credentials for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram after revoking access over reporting on a locker room altercation that led to Jacob Fields’ dismissal.
Justice Department schedules kratom derivatives as opioids
The Justice Department temporarily scheduled three kratom derivatives as opioids, while indicating it will not enforce the ban for trace levels found in botanical kratom.
USDA says New World screwworm cases down to five
USDA reports New World screwworm cases are down to five active infections nationwide, citing sterile fly releases, drone mapping, and expanded surveillance.
Burke Law Group contract worth $150M to aid migrant children
Federal officials plan a $150 million award to Burke Law Group to represent unaccompanied migrant children, as a prior nonprofit contract lapses amid disputes.
Nihilistic Violent Extremist gets 40-year sentence in San Antonio
A Nihilistic Violent Extremist in San Antonio received 40 years in prison, lifetime supervision, and restitution for racketeering and child exploitation offenses.