Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remain closely positioned in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, according to recent polling ahead of the November 3 midterm election.

The City of Rusk has terminated Interim City Manager Victoria D. Minton following a letter from her attorney raising concerns about potential retaliation and protections under Texas whistleblower law, adding another development to the city’s ongoing leadership turmoil.

An attorney representing Rusk Interim City Manager Victoria D. Minton has accused city officials of potential whistleblower retaliation and warned that removing her from her position could expose the city to litigation.

A Cherokee County resident is alleging that authorities failed to respond to a report of gunfire and arson threats before a subsequent fire left their stepmother facing significant hardship.

The growing reach of political livestreamers is prompting conversations about how parents can help young people understand political commentary, online rhetoric and competing ideologies.

Questions about accountability and leadership are mounting in Rusk as residents raise concerns about the interim city manager, the council’s oversight efforts and an upcoming special meeting scheduled to address personnel matters. According to allegations submitted by concerned residents, City Secretary and Interim City Manager Victoria Minton left a recent council meeting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes after it began, before an independent CPA firm presented its report

Parenting in an increasingly digital world presents new challenges for families, from helping children manage their emotions to preparing them to navigate adversity independently. In an interview with TXAN 24 News, Donovan Bridgeforth spoke with Deana Thayer, a parenting specialist at Focus on the Family, about practical strategies parents can use to raise emotionally resilient children.

Texas ranks 10th nationally for the widest gap between reported DUI crashes and DUI arrests, according to a new 50-state analysis by Grigor Law Injury and Car Accident Lawyers.

Law enforcement agencies made an estimated 804,926 arrests for driving under the influence in 2024, about 11% of all arrests in the country, according to the FBI.

Churches and faith communities can play a lasting role in supporting children in foster care, according to Dr. Sharen Ford, director of Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family.

The City of Rusk has clarified the employment status of Hunter Nicholson following the circulation of a video identifying him as an officer with the Rusk Police Department.

Texas recorded the highest average annual rate of Immigration and Customs Enforcement administrative arrests among all 50 states from October 2022 through March 2026, according to an analysis by The Mendoza Law Firm.

Artificial intelligence may be one of the most consequential technologies humanity has ever created. It is also one of the easiest to fear.

The U.S. Sentencing Commission reported 16,234 federal drug cases in 2025, including 16,144 cases involving drug trafficking. Drug offenses accounted for nearly 25% of all federal cases reported to the Commission.

A Freestone County man is fighting to clear his name and regain his freedom, alleging that new evidence in his case has been ignored by the District Attorney’s Office.

Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of software, chips, data centers and computing power. But one mining executive at the Reuters Momentum AI event in Austin says there is another part of the AI economy that deserves considerably more attention: the mines supplying the metals needed to build it.

As Texas continues to add residents, businesses and massive technology infrastructure, artificial intelligence and geospatial technology could give government officials new tools to make decisions about where and how that growth occurs.

Taiwan’s push to expand its business footprint in the United States took center stage Thursday as government officials, economic development leaders and industry representatives gathered in Dallas for Taiwan Expo USA 2026.

Drug trafficking offenses represented approximately 25% of all federal felony and Class A misdemeanor cases reported that year. And according to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, 16,234 federal drug cases were reported in 2025, including 16,144 drug trafficking cases.

A Houston immigration attorney has been arrested and charged with mail fraud and making false statements in connection with an alleged scheme involving clients seeking immigration assistance and work visas, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.