Texas

Federal judge blocks Texas drag ban, ruling the law violates free speech rights

Opponents of the law criticized it as too broad and said it was explicitly intended to target LGBT performers.

Drag Queen Brigitte Bandit performs during the "Stop the Trump takeover" demonstration outside of the State Capitol on August 16, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
An ICE agent monitors hundreds of asylum seekers being processed upon entering the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on June 6, 2023 in New York City.

ICE agent in shooting case may go free as extradition request denied by judge

The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy v3 Booster lift off on its 13th test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase, Texas, U.S., July 24, 2026.

SpaceX to build $100 billion Starship rocket complex in Louisiana

 An American Airlines Airbus A321 airplane departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to Dallas on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California; Illustrative.

Passenger burned after laptop computer catches fire aboard American Airlines flight to Dallas


Jewish Texas man indicted for anti-Muslim threats against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

Jeremy Fistel is accused of making anti-Muslim and violent threats against New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over a seven-week period.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media during a campaign stop with striking members of Teamsters Local 210 in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., September 15, 2025.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs law redrawing congressional maps

Greg Abbott passed the controversial redistricting bill in an effort to flip five congressional seats in Texas from Democrat to Republican.

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick addresses lawmakers from the dais during a session in the State Senate, as Republicans attempt to pass an HB 4, a bill that would redraw the state's 38 Congressional Districts, at Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, U.S. August 23, 2025.

'The true Jerusalem is in Scotland': The African king claiming to be the Jewish Messiah

Kofi Opaha claimed he is a descendant of King David, founding the “Kingdom of Kubala” in the forests of Scotland and brought into his circle a young woman who had been reported missing in Texas.

 Neidpath Castle in Peebles, Scotland overlooking the River Tweed and Autumn wood.

Texas Senate approves redistricting bill, sending it to governor to sign

This comes after Texas Democrats staged a walkout to ensure that Republicans would not have the seats needed to take a vote.

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick addresses lawmakers from the dais during a session in the State Senate, as Republicans attempt to pass an HB 4, a bill that would redraw the state's 38 Congressional Districts, at Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, U.S. August 23, 2025.

Texas officials seek vandals after ‘antisemitic’ flags hung on Heath school

Students on Saturday spotted the flags displayed on the east side of the Rockwall-Heath High School, Mayor Jeremiah McClure and the Heath Department of Public Safety announced.

Nazi Swastika

Texas Floods Reveal Ancient Dinosaur Footprints

A paleontologist said the footprints were left by carnivorous dinosaurs similar to Acrocanthosaurus, and are approximately 110 to 115 million years old.

Dinosaur tracks revealed after floods.

US Army soldier accused of attempting to share tank information with Russia

An active duty soldier in Texas is facing two federal charges accusing him of attempting to transmit national defense information and export controlled technical data without a license.

US Army soldier

Ghislaine Maxwell moved from Florida prison to lower-security facility

Maxwell's lawyer, David Markus, confirmed she was moved but said he had no other comment. Spokespeople for the Justice Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Ghislaine Maxwell sits at the defense table during a hearing to discuss which expert witnesses will be able to testify at Maxwell's upcoming sex crimes trial in New York, US, in this courtroom sketch on November 10, 2021.

Why more companies are moving to Florida and Texas - And what business owners should know


Trump backs Texas plan to redraw voting maps to benefit House Republicans

Trump announced his plan to support the redrawing of Texas voting districts in order to boost his party's chances of retaining a majority in next year's midterm elections.

 US President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott participate in a roundtable with first responders and local officials, at Hill Country Youth Center, in Kerrville, Texas, U.S., July 11, 2025.