Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Abraham Quintanilla, father of Tejano icon Selena, has died
The family announced his passing Saturday.
FULL: Rep. Crockett speaks after announcing Senate run
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, the high-profile Democrat representing a southern part of the Dallas area in Texas, has officially entered the crowded race for the seat currently held by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. Rep. Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues, faces other familiar names in the Democratic primary. Rep. Crockett officially announced her bid for the Senate in 2026 in Texas, speaking to supporters about her plan to turn the traditionally Republican seat to the Democratic party.
Jasmine Crockett plans 2026 Senate run in Texas
We are now learning that U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat who represents a southern portion of the Dallas area, has officially joined the packed race to become the newest U.S. Senator from Texas. Rep. Crockett previously said during a FOX News interview that she would make the decision on running in 2026 after court rulings on new congressional maps and further polling analysis.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
SMU law professor still missing; family hires private search team
Police have ended the official search for a Southern Methodist University law professor who disappeared while hiking in the mountains in Georgia three weeks ago. However, Charles Hosch’s family has not given up hope
DHS: Afghan TikTok user suggested he was building bomb targeting Fort Worth
An Afghan national was arrested after posting a video of himself on TikTok indicating that he was making a bomb with the intention of targeting the Fort Worth area, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Montgomery County authorities rescue 12-year-old after cave in
A 12-year-old girl was rescued by authorities after receiving reports of a child trapped after a cave in.
Texas men planned to murder all men, enslave women and children on foreign island: Indictment
Two Texas men have been indicted for plotting to invade a Haitian island, kill its men, and enslave women and children. Here's what we know.
Texas could be home to new FEMA headquarters, source says
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Crews fight fire at decommissioned power plant in TX
A limited shelter-in-place order was issued for parts of San Leon, TX after an overnight fire at the long-dormant PH Robinson Power Plant. It required response from fire departments across Galveston County and nearby departments from Brazoria County. An old cooler tower at the decommissioned power plant caught fire and collapsed. A second tower also caught fire. Other parts of the dormant plant also collapsed as the morning went on.
BREAKING: Epstein email referencing Trump released
House Democrats Oversight Committee has released emails involving Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, including an email from Epstein himself, which says Donald Trump spent “hours” with a sex trafficking victim and that Trump quote “knew about the girls.”
THC products could be banned by federal spending bill
There is more news tonight as nearly all THC products would be banned in Texas, and many other states, if a new rule from inside the federal spending bill passes the House this week. The funding bill looks to reopen the government after the shutdown, but it also closes a loophole that triggered the spread of the THC industry. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more tonight from Isaac Yu, a politics reporter with the Houston Chronicle, who shares more of his reporting on the issue.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, the team announced Thursday morning.
Tom Brady used Texas-based company to help clone his dog
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady revealed his dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his former pet thanks to a Texas-based biotech company.
Wells Fargo customer loses $4,000 hours after depositing check, bank denies fraud claim
The timing in this case is eye-opening. About nine hours after Willie Delane deposited a $10,000 check, she got a text that claimed to be Wells Fargo questioning a transaction.
Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills
Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle