The Houston Police Department recently provided an update on the more than 4,000 sex crimes in the city that were backlogged due to a "lack of personnel," revealing that many of the sidelined cases...
Texas DPS Helicopter Crashes at Border
A Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter crash on Thursday night near the southern border left one co-pilot injured. DPS Lt. Chris Olivarez posted on social media about the crash, noting that...
Human Smuggler Causes $150K in Damages
A human smuggler being pursued by the Texas Department of Safety reportedly caused $150,000 in damages to 16 different private properties. Kinney County Attorney Brent Smith posted on social media...
Feds Target DFW Doc Who Blew Whistle on Secret Trans Program
The whistleblower who exposed the continuation of a transgender program for minors at TX Childrenโs Hospital speaks to DX in an exclusive interview.
AI Council To Study Impact on Agencies
Texas is prioritizing the integration of artificial intelligence within state agencies. The newย Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council, established in June 2023, is a seven-member committee tasked...
ERCOT Issues Weather Watch
Energy providers are bracing for the sub-freezing temperatures expected to hit Texas next week. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a weather watch effective from January 15...
Rep. Neave Criado Kicks Off TX Senate Campaign
Texas Rep. Victoria Neave Criado launched her campaign for Texas Senate District 16 at the National Latino Law Enforcement Organization โ Greater Dallas Chapter headquarters Tuesday night. Neave...
Abbott Takes School Choice Battle on the Road
The governor's fight for 'school choice' is going on the road, as Gov. Greg Abbott has several events planned to support his endorsed candidates in the upcoming Republican primary election. Abbott...
Gov. Abbott Says NYC Mayor Should Sue Biden
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discussed the New York City lawsuit filed against Texas busing companies and said that Mayor Eric Adams should instead file a lawsuit against President Joe Biden. These...
Texas Named 2023 State of the Year
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated another major win for The Lone Star State on Monday. Texas was named Business Facilities'ย 2023 State of the Year on January 5, an accolade the Lone Star State has...
Insurance, Electricity Costs Hit Texans Hard
The state's volatile weather over the last few years and the havoc it has wreaked have taken a toll on Texas residents and their pocketbooks, and that trend is likely to continue in 2024, experts...
North Texas Bus Companies Named in NYC Lawsuit
Multiple North Texas busing companies have been named as defendants in a lawsuit filed by New York City in response to a busing program that has transported thousands of unlawful migrants to the...
January | Crime Stoppers Awareness Month
January in Texas is "Crime Stoppers Month," celebrating over 4,000 suspect arrests in 2023 thanks to the public and the organization's volunteers. Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamationย in December...
Texans Produce 5.7M Tons of Food Waste
Despite being on the decline, there were millions of tons of surplus food in the Lone Star State in 2022, the most recent year the information is available. Data from the nonprofit ReFED, released...
El Niรฑo May Stunt Texas Wildfire Development
Expected wetter conditions from the El Niรฑo weather pattern may reduce the risk of wildfires across Texas this year. This reduction and weather pattern comes after a year of thousands of wildfires...
‘One-Stop-Shop’ Helps Homeless After Foster Care
The "one-stop-shop" model of Haven for Hope is helping homeless young adults uplift themselves after aging out of the foster care system. Haven for Hope's overall strategy involves providing...
TX Mayor Seeks Contract With Police Union
The mayor of Austin has his sights set on forging a contract agreement with the new police union president. Mayor Kirk Watson said in a recent interview that he was hopeful about reaching terms with...
TX Rep Suggests Interim Charges for Legislature
Rep. Brian Harrison has formally requested that Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan issue multiple interim charges in preparation for the next legislative session. These charges could potentially be...
ERCOT Grid To Link With Mississippi
Over the past decade, state regulators have been working with the private company Pattern Energy to create the "Southern Spirit Transmission." The 400-mile transmission line will begin at the...
Father, Son Arrested for Murder of Expecting Parents
A man and his son were arrested in San Antonio on Wednesday evening on charges stemming from the alleged killing of a young couple who were about to welcome their first child. Two arrests were made...
DOJ Sues Texas Over Border Security Law
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that it has filed a lawsuit against Texas in response to a new border security law that makes unlawful entry into the state a crime. Senate Bill...