The largest wildfires in U.S. history
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas is already the largest in the state’s history, and it’s still burning. And while everything may be bigger in Texas, the state does not claim the biggest wildfires in U.S. history.
How big is a 1-million acre wildfire? Smokehouse Creek Fire could stretch from NYC to Philly
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Texas Panhandle surpassed 1 million acres burned on Thursday, becoming the largest wildfire in Lone Star State history.
How to help the Texas Panhandle wildfire victims
Looking for a way to help the Texans who are affected by the largest wildfire in state history? Here are some organizations providing relief.
Texas Panhandle wildfire: Largest fire in state history claims 2 lives
The Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle has now burned more than 1 million acres and has claimed the lives of two women.
Supreme Court split on federal bump stock ban challenged by Texas gun store owner
The Trump administration banned bump stocks after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but the ban was put on hold. This comes down to whether the justices believe the accessory makes a weapon a machine gun. Those supporting bump stocks say there is still a manual action taken by the shooter.
Texas Panhandle wildfire grows to the second-largest in state history
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Hutchinson County is now the second-largest wildfire in Texas history.
Texas wildfires force brief shutdown of US nuclear weapons facility
Texas wildfires forced the temporary shutdown of Pantex, the U.S. main assembly and disassembly site for its atomic bombs.
Texas Crime: Man pleads guilty to killing 4-year-old boy in Corpus Christi
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a Necess County man, Ezekiel Ramirez, is facing a 50-year sentence for the murder of a 4-year-old child in Corpus Christi.
Texas CROWN Act: Barbers Hill ISD student loses hair ban dispute
Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.
Audrii Cunningham autopsy reveals cause of death
A cause of death has been released for 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found in the Trinity River five days after she went missing.
Audrii Cunningham found dead: Don Steven McDougal charged with capital murder
Don Steven McDougal, 42, has been charged with capital murder in the death of Audrii Cunningham, who was found dead in the Trinity River after being reported missing in Livingston, Texas.
Florida, Texas rank as top destinations for relocating businesses
The exodus from high-tax states accelerated over the past decade as Republican-controlled states saw an influx of businesses.
Lakewood Church Shooting: Authorities release evidence found in shooter's home during search
Exclusive details emerge as investigators delve into the life of Genesse Moreno, the assailant in the Lakewood Church shooting.
Lakewood Church Shooting: Shooter 'demonstrates no attachment' to her son and calls him 'the boy'
The woman who investigators said opened fire at Lakewood Church had an extensive criminal history.
Lakewood Church shooting: Grandmother of 7-year-old boy critically injured in shooting releases statement
The grandmother of the 7-year-old boy critically injured in the Lakewood Church shooting on Sunday has released a statement.
Police: Lakewood Church shooter had 'anti-semitic' writings
Houston police said they have been working non-stop to find answers as to why a shooting occurred at Joel Osteen's church on Sunday.
Lakewood Church shooter identified by Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
The woman accused of opening fire inside of Lakewood Church in Houston has been identified as Genesse Ivonne Moreno, according to an affidavit for a search warrant.
Allen mother tortured children with knives, tried to put 3-year-old in oven, arrest affidavit says
What started as an investigation into an assault involving her husband revealed horrific cases of abuse.
Off-duty Texas school officer in coma after selfless act turns tragic
Officer Tina Egelston of the Edgewood Independent School District in Texas is currently in a medically-induced coma after being struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred while she was off-duty, directing traffic.
Farting passenger delays American Airlines flight to Austin, redditor says
A flight from Phoenix to Austin was delayed after a passenger purposely passed gas and was removed from the flight, according to a person who posted in the Austin subreddit.