Texas

Deputy fatally shot at Houston intersection

HOUSTON — A Texas deputy constable who was driving to work was fatally shot at a Houston intersection…

National

U.S. border policy spurred migrant camps in Mexico’s capital

MEXICO CITY — “That’s it, dude! Done!” exclaimed Eliezer López as he jumped up and down, throwing his…

Local

What to know about Labor Day and its history

DALLAS — From barbecues to getaways to shopping the sales, many people across the U.S. mark Labor Day…

Local

Texas state archives announces collections newly accessible for research

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced new and revised finding aids recently made available…

Texas

Judge allows consent for Texas kids’ social accounts, blocks content moderation requirement

A federal district court judge on Aug. 30 temporarily blocked part of a new social media law designed…

Columnists

In The Beginning: Texas’ nine-month hunting year fires off with dove season opener

There is a lot more to the start of dove season than just dove hunting. It is the…

Education

Botched college financial aid form snarls students’ enrollment plans

WASHINGTON — After a long summer of technical glitches, most of America’s prospective college students finally applied for…

Texas

State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has ‘lost its way’

State Rep. Shawn Thierry, a Houston Democrat who was defeated in her primary earlier this year, announced Friday…

Texas

Group sues Texas over law banning state business with firms ‘boycotting’ fossil fuels

A progressive business group sued Texas on Thursday over a 2021 law that restricts state investments in companies…

Texas

Dallas officer killed, 2 wounded by man who is fatally shot after highway chase, police say

DALLAS — Three Dallas police officers were shot, including one fatally, and a suspect who emerged from a…