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4 plead guilty in murder of U.S. agent
A Mexican national entered a guilty plea Thursday in the 2011 killing in Mexico of a U.S. immigration agent and the attempted murder of another.
6 hrs ago | GPB.org
Health Officials Decry Texas' Snubbing Of Medicaid Billions
The state of Texas is turning down billions of federal dollars that would have paid for health care coverage for 1.5 million poor Texans.
8 hrs ago | Bradenton.com
The Texas Rangers placed pitcher Derek Lowe on waivers on Thursday with the purpose of granting him his unconditional release.
12 hrs ago | KTRE-TV Lufkin
Man killed in Texas had fake 'anthrax' containers
Police say an armed robbery suspect who was shot and killed in a South Texas neighborhood had containers falsely labeled "anthrax." San Antonio police say no dangerous materials were found after the gunman was fatally shot early Thursday by a resident.
13 hrs ago | KTRE-TV Lufkin
Texas cities among fastest-growing in US
Population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau are showing that Houston is the second-fastest growing big city in the nation while medium-sized enclaves in Texas also saw spikes.
15 hrs ago | El Paso Times
Texas lawyer gets prison for mail, medical fraud
An East Texas lawyer convicted in a mail and medical fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than three years in prison.
16 hrs ago | KLBJ AM 590
Legislature OKs measure mitigating libel lawsuits
The Texas Legislature has approved a bill allowing publishers to mitigate libel lawsuits if the party affected by a mistake doesn't request a correction or retraction.
21 hrs ago | KHOU-TV Houston
Ban on soda in Texas schools advances in Senate
Seeking to help the state's youngest students develop nutritious habits, Texas lawmakers on Tuesday approved banning the sale of sugary drinks in public elementary and junior high schools.
FEMA Tornado Shelter Funding Heading to North Texas
Starting the first week of June, some residents of Dallas, Denton, Collin and Tarrant counties will be eligible for federal funds to help install tornado shelters in at their homes.
Texas House remembers Sherman Hemsley
The Texas Legislature has honored actor Sherman Hemsley, the man best known for playing the role of George Jefferson on The Jeffersons.
Dallas exhibit reunites art JFK saw before death
Artist Jack Zajac said learning earlier this year that his bronze sculpture was among the last works of art ever seen by President John F. Kennedy left him feeling "reverential." Zajac's small sculpture of a bound goat was among a collection of impressive artwork that decorated the president's Fort Worth hotel suite in hopes of creating something ... (more)
Driver of Midland float says train that struck, killed 4 veterans appeared stationary
The driver of a parade float involved in a train wreck that killed four war veterans in Texas told investigators that the oncoming train appeared to be stationary, and that he didn't notice anything was wrong until he saw people jumping from the float, according to documents released Wednesday.
Solar Plane Departs Phoenix on 2nd Leg of US Trip
The Solar Impulse plane sits on the tarmac early in the morning before takes off on a multi-city trip across the United States.
Raising Cane's Mobilizes to Deliver Aid to Victims of North Texas, Oklahoma Tornadoes
Restaurants nationwide collecting donations for Red Cross relief efforts BATON ROUGE, LA Thousands of people across North Texas and Oklahoma are in desperate need of food, water, shelter and other basic necessities after their communities were devastated by deadly tornadoes over the past several days.
Texas pastor pleads guilty to online soliciting
An East Texas pastor faces up to 10 years in prison for an online chat from church with an alleged 14-year-old girl who turned out to be a Louisiana trooper.
'Anti-American' complaints kill Texas lesson plans
'Anti-American' complaints kill Texas lesson plans Beaumont Enterprise Copyright 2013 Beaumont Enterprise.
Texas search team, Xcel crews to help after Okla. twister
Members of an elite search-and-rescue team from Texas along with Xcel Energy crews have been dispatched to Oklahoma to help with recovery following a deadly tornado.
Safety Board: ATF blocking plant blast probe
Federal agents and the state fire marshal have effectively barred a federal safety panel from the site of a Texas fertilizer plant blast that killed 15 people and injured about 200 others, hampering its investigation, the panel's chairman said.
East Texas helps: How to send aid to Oklahoma tornado survivors
When a natural disaster strikes, East Texans are always among the first to ask, "how can we help?" Here is a list of drop off locations and other ways to assist the residents of Moore, Oklahoma, as they face months of struggle to rebuild some of what was lost in this week's tornado.
Texas Authorities: "Pastor G" In Custody, Charges Pending
Two warrants had been issued for Aguilar's arrest earlier in the week. told 8News that Aguilar surrendered without incident to the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force at his Richmond home, at about 4:00 p.m. Tuesday.