Texas

A man was fatally shot by an ICE officer during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas, on July 7, 2026, as part of a targeted enforcement operation to arrest an illegal alien.

Karmelo Anthony, 19, seeks a new trial after being sentenced to 35 years for the murder of Austin Metcalf, 17. His defense claims prosecutors coerced him into waiving his right to testify and is requesting a new trial and a judge's recusal.

Toyota announced moving production of its Tacoma model from Tijuana, Mexico, to its San Antonio, Texas plant as part of a $3.6 billion investment to expand the Texas facility and create 2,000 U.S. jobs. The transition will take four years, with Tijuana operations continuing during this period, and production in Guanajuato, Mexico will also continue. Toyota plans an additional $10 billion in U.S. investments through 2030.

A US immigration officer shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas. The incident is the latest involving ICE officers since President Trump took power.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after it advertised 'birth packages' in Mexico to attract pregnant foreign nationals. The hospital promoted childbirth services via billboards and a now-defunct website, claiming compliance with laws and removing the ads after social media backlash. Abbott condemned 'birth tourism' as illegal and pledged to strengthen state laws against it.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into Mission Regional Medical Center after it advertised 'Birth Packages in South Texas' on billboards in Mexico, promoting childbirth services to pregnant foreign nationals. The hospital confirmed the campaign, which included billboards near the U.S.-Mexico border and a now-removed website, and stated the materials were discontinued due to 'unintended misunderstanding.' Abbott criticized 'birth tourism' as illegal and pledged to strengthen state laws against it.

Shawn Eichorst, former Texas athletic director, was hired as Wisconsin's new AD with a five-year, $1.6 million contract. He aims to revitalize Wisconsin's football program, which has experienced back-to-back losing seasons, and has previously held roles at Miami, Nebraska, and Texas. His tenure at Nebraska ended in 2017 due to football struggles, and he now seeks to improve Wisconsin's performance while emphasizing a balance between confidence and humility.

An ICE agent in Texas fatally shot an illegal immigrant who allegedly rammed an ICE vehicle and attempted to use his car to run over the agent, according to immigration officials. The migrant ignored commands to pull over before the incident.

A U.S. appeals court ruled 2-1 that immigrants arrested for crossing a border illegally must receive a bond hearing within 90 days, challenging the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy. The decision affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where many immigrants are transferred after arrest, and follows conflicting rulings from other courts, with the Supreme Court expected to review the policy in October.

A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling requires immigrants detained under Trump's mandatory detention policy to receive bond hearings within 90 days, affecting Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The decision faces opposition from the Department of Homeland Security, which claims it disagrees with the ruling and seeks Supreme Court review. The policy, criticized as unconstitutional by multiple courts, has been partially reversed in some states.

A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling requires immigrants detained under Trump's mandatory detention policy to receive bond hearings within 90 days, affecting Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The decision, which contrasts with prior rulings, challenges the policy's constitutionality and may lead to Supreme Court review.

A Texas cold case investigation has linked human remains found in Texas to a Gloversville native, Eric William Wallace, through DNA evidence. Investigators are working to connect the remains to Wallace and solve the case.

Toyota is moving its Tacoma truck production from Tijuana, Mexico, to a manufacturing campus in San Antonio, Texas. The transition is being handled by Toyota Motor North America, which announced the shift from Toyota Motor Manufacturing Baja California to the Texas facility.

A U.S. appeals court ruled 2-1 that immigrants detained under the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy must receive bond hearings within 90 days, marking another legal challenge to the policy. The decision affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where many immigrants are transferred for detention, and follows conflicting rulings from other courts, with the Supreme Court likely to review the issue later this year.

A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling requires immigrants detained for crossing borders illegally to receive bond hearings within 90 days, challenging the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy. The decision affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where many New York immigrants are transferred, and contradicts earlier rulings in other states. The Department of Homeland Security disputes the decision, seeking Supreme Court review.

A U.S. appeals court ruled 2-1 that immigrants detained for crossing the border illegally must receive a bond hearing within 90 days, challenging the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy. The decision affects Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, where many New Yorkers are transferred after arrest. The Department of Homeland Security opposes the ruling, which aligns with broader judicial pushback against the policy.

A friend received a WhatsApp message from someone claiming to be part of the user's group. The sender, John ******* from Texas, provided an unrecognized name and phone number. The user and friend have no connections to Texas or the contact, raising scam suspicions.

The U.S. Supreme Court has permitted Texas to enforce the App Store Accountability Act, which mandates age verification and parental controls for app stores, while legal challenges to the law remain ongoing.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law requiring age verification for app downloads. The decision allows the law to remain in effect while legal challenges continue.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law requiring age verification for app downloads. The decision allows the law to remain in effect while legal challenges continue.

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration’s policy of detaining immigrants without bond hearings is unconstitutional, requiring bond hearings within 90 days for those arrested on immigration charges. The decision, which affects Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, overturns a policy that required detention for all immigration arrestees, regardless of their time in the U.S.

President Donald Trump attributed Toyota's $3.6 billion expansion of its Texas truck plant to his tariffs, which led to moving some production from Mexico. The expansion will create 2,000 jobs and double Toyota's Texas footprint by 2030 amid USMCA negotiations.

32 confirmed New World screwworm infestations have been reported in Texas. The flesh-eating parasite poses a risk to animals, and officials are working to contain the outbreak by monitoring spread patterns, identifying symptoms, and implementing control measures.

Texas lawmakers are considering a ban on foreign nationals using Texas surrogates, as proposed in the Texas Republican Party platform. The party argues this practice enables children born through such arrangements to claim U.S. citizenship.

Texas' App Store Accountability Act requires minors to obtain parental permission to download most apps. The Supreme Court has allowed the law to take effect while ongoing lawsuits proceed in lower courts.

Toyota is relocating Tacoma truck production from Mexico to Texas with a $3.6 billion investment. The funds will add a second assembly line at Toyota's San Antonio plant and generate 2,000 jobs by 2030.

A study by the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation reveals rural Georgia residents face high vulnerability to chronic diseases like coronary heart disease and diabetes. The research highlights closures of rural hospitals and socioeconomic barriers such as low insurance coverage and poor internet access, contrasting with Texas's hospital distance challenges.

Toyota is shifting most production of its mid-size Tacoma pick-up truck from Mexico to the United States as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its San Antonio, Texas plant.

A Texas woman was rescued after being trapped for days in a sewage-filled ravine during 104-degree heat. A dramatic rescue operation saved her life.

An 11-year-old boy who went missing three years ago has been found alive in El Paso, Texas. Andrew Escobar was located after his mother, Miriam Felix, fled with him in July 2023, according to police.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a new case of New World screwworm in Crockett County, Texas, affecting a domestic sheep, increasing the total confirmed cases to 31.

One year after deadly flash floods in central Texas that killed over 130 people, Kerrville continues its recovery with new warning systems now active. Jason Allen visited to observe the rebuilding efforts.

The CDC has issued a warning about an intestinal illness linked to unwashed raw produce in Texas. The illness is caused by a parasite that spreads through contaminated raw produce and water contaminated with human feces.

Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to move production of the Tacoma midsize pickup truck from Mexico to its San Antonio manufacturing campus in Texas.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors downloading apps or making in-app purchases. The law, the Texas App Store Accountability Act, was upheld by a 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling after a district court had initially deemed it unconstitutional. Plaintiffs, including the Computer & Communications Industry Association and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, argued the law violates First Amendment rights, while Texas officials claimed it protects children from harmful digital content.

The Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors to download apps or make purchases. The law, SB 2420, faces challenges from a student group and the Computer and Communications Industry Association, who argue it violates the First Amendment. The Court declined to reinstate a lower court's block on the law.

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires age verification and parental consent for users seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Texas from enforcing a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors. The decision allows the Texas App Store Accountability Act to proceed, with plaintiffs including the Computer & Communications Industry Association and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas challenging its constitutionality. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is a defendant in the cases.

The Supreme Court refused to block Texas' age verification law for app downloads, which requires minors under 18 to obtain parental consent. A coalition of students and the Computer & Communications Industry Association argued the law violates the First Amendment by restricting access to online content, but their emergency appeals were denied.

The Supreme Court has allowed Texas's age-verification law for app stores, at least temporarily. Texas is among 20 states that have passed or considered similar age-verification laws for electronic devices.