News from around the state of Texas

Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 08:58 AM CDT

Texas Troopers Arrest Gay Rights Protesters

Texas Troopers Arrest Gay Rights Protesters

Texas troopers have arrested five gay rights protesters after they blocked traffic in front of the state Capitol to demand equal rights.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 03:03 PM CDT

Cheerleaders Win Bible Banner Suit

Cheerleaders Win Bible Banner Suit

A judge ruled Wednesday that cheerleaders at a Southeast Texas high school can display banners emblazoned with Bible verses at football games.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM CDT

Mercury Levels Prompt Coastal Fish Warning

Mercury Levels Prompt Coastal Fish Warning

State health officials have raised mercury concerns in advising some people not to eat or to limit consumption of certain fish caught off the Texas coast.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 09:29 AM CDT

South Texas Worker Dies After Being Hit by Pipe

South Texas Worker Dies After Being Hit by Pipe

A South Texas construction worker has died after a pipe fell on him at a job site.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 08:13 PM CDT

Robbery-Drug Deal Gunman Executed Tuesday

Robbery-Drug Deal Gunman Executed Tuesday

A Texas death row inmate convicted of killing a fellow drug dealer while robbing him outside of a Waco convenience store was executed Tuesday evening.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 01:57 PM CDT

Guards Restrain, Gag Man in Courtroom Outburst

Guards Restrain, Gag Man in Courtroom Outburst

A Houston man sentenced to death for a shooting spree outside a courthouse has been restrained by at least seven guards after he began yelling as the daughter of his victim was addressing the court.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 04:54 AM CDT

FAA to Hold Public Hearing on Texas Spaceport

FAA to Hold Public Hearing on Texas Spaceport

FAA will hold public hearing on SpaceX Texas launch site.

Monday, May 6, 2013 at 09:12 AM CDT

Cornyn to Visit Rio Grande City

Cornyn to Visit Rio Grande City

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is scheduled to discuss security and trade matters with local law enforcement and business officials in Rio Grande City.

Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 01:50 PM CDT

Perry's Target Practice Video the Talk of NRA Meeting

Perry's Target Practice Video the Talk of NRA Meeting

Mix Governor Rick Perry, a Ted Nugent song, a military style rifle and n egg exploding during target practice together and you get the most talked about introduction video at this week’s National...

Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12:14 AM CDT

Perry's Target Practice Video the Talk of NRA Show

Perry's Target Practice Video the Talk of NRA Show

A short video that played just before Governor Rick Perry took the stage in Houston is attracting quite a bit of attention.

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Man Runs onto Frozen Lake to Avoid Jail

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High School Removes Photos of Pregnant Students

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