Texas A&M names Tommy Williams as Interim President

Williams is a former state senator and previously served the A&M System as vice chancellor of governmental relations. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved the new interim president for Texas A&M University, Tommy Williams. A&M announced that the Board unanimously approved Williams to the position on Friday, … Read more

Texas domestic violence report reveals alarming trends amid awareness month

137 of those victims were female, and 24 were male according to this year’s new Honoring Texas Victims report. AUSTIN, Texas — As Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins, the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) released new data Friday that underscores the far-reaching impact of domestic violence in the state, all while highlighting and honoring … Read more

Texas domestic violence report reveals alarming trends during awareness month

In the past year, 161 people died due to violence involving an intimate partner. Of those victims, 137 were female and 24 were male. AUSTIN, Texas — As Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins, the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) released new data Friday that underscores the far-reaching impact of domestic violence in the state, … Read more

Federal court weighs whether Texas can use new congressional map in 2026 Midterm elections

The new map is expected to help Republicans pick up five additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. AUSTIN, Texas — A three-judge panel in El Paso is hearing arguments over the state’s new congressional map. The trial is the first major test for the new map, which was passed during the second special session. … Read more

Venezuelan family learns through TikTok that detained father was shot at Dallas ICE facility

Family of Jose Andres Bordones-Molina, the only survivor of the Dallas ICE facility shooting, said they fear for his safety in custody. DALLAS — The family of a Venezuelan man shot during an attack on a Dallas immigration facility says they first learned of his injuries through social media and remain desperate for answers. Jose … Read more

‘Bachelor’ alum Melissa Rycroft arrested on complaint of DWI in North Texas, officials say

The “Bachelor” alum and former “Dancing With The Stars” contestant was arrested on a complaint of DWI in North Texas, police say. SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Melissa Rycroft Strickland, a “Bachelor” alum, former “Dancing With the Stars” contestant, and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, was recently arrested on a complaint of DWI in North Texas, officials say.  … Read more