Texas Republicans say a slate of laws passed this session will help lower housing costs. It’s music to the ears of liberal housing advocates. DALLAS — When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed bill after bill aimed at improving housing affordability in 2025, he made into law policies that liberal housing advocates have wanted for years. … Read more
“Thank you for your service, Jax,” APD said. “We’ll take it from here.” AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is mourning the loss of a K-9 that served alongside police officers for nearly a decade. Jax suffered a medical complication and died over the weekend. “Despite the efforts of dedicated and talented doctors, … Read more
Federal authorities arrested a Texas man accused in court records of trying to provide bomb-making materials to people he believed were ISIS members. MIDLOTHIAN, Texas — Federal authorities arrested a 21-year-old Midlothian man days before Christmas in what court records describe as an FBI terrorism investigation involving alleged attempts to provide bomb-making materials to people … Read more
A judge granted a defense request to change the venue, moving the case to Nueces County, where jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County officials are preparing for an influx of visitors and heightened security as the first criminal trial tied to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde … Read more
The DPS chopper was helping the Harris County Sheriff’s Office with a manhunt when investigators say someone pointed a laser at them. HOUSTON — A Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter was targeted by a laser strike while helping with a manhunt in the Houston area Friday, putting the pilots in serious danger, according to … Read more
Brian Schottenheimer’s first season as Cowboys head coach saw triumphs and trials, with an exceptional offense overshadowed by defensive shortcomings. FRISCO, Texas — In the 59-year history of Super Bowls, only two NFL head coaches have won the championship in their first seasons. The Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer will not be the third. That is a … Read more
Diggs will join his former Cowboys teammate Micah Parsons in green and gold. DALLAS — Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will join the Green Bay Packers after being claimed off the waiver wire, sources confirmed to WFAA Cowboys Insider Ed Werder. ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news of Diggs’ signing on Wednesday afternoon. The … Read more