Tesla launches initiative to build first solar neighborhood in Austin

The partnership between Tesla, Brookfield, and Dacra will be the first Tesla Solar neighborhood and the nation’s most sustainable residential community.

Teen killed after jumping from car during fight with her mother in Harris Co.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said preliminary information revealed that a teen girl, possibly 15, was having a fight with her mother when she jumped out of a moving car.

Florida law enforcement to head to Texas, Arizona to help border control efforts

Governor DeSantis said the Florida personnel would remain on assignment in the other states for at least 16 days "across a variety of different functions."

Gov. Abbott vetoes bipartisan bill aimed at expanding Texas animal cruelty rules

Senate Bill 474, or the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, would have prohibited the use of heavy chains to restrain a dog. Owners would’ve been punished for leaving dogs without drinkable water or adequate shelter. But once it reached Gov. Abbott's desk, he vetoed it.

Fort Worth’s Opal Lee attends White House signing of Juneteenth bill

After years of persistence and hundreds of miles walked, 94-year-old Opal Lee's mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become a reality. She was even able to see her hard work brought to life in person.

Four women pulled to safety after almost going over Longhorn Dam

Four women on an electric boat had to be rescued by Austin Police Department Lake Patrol after getting too close to Longhorn Dam.

Former President Donald Trump, Bill O'Reilly coming to Orlando's Amway Center

The Amway Center said that ‘The History Tour,' featuring former President Donald Trump and personality Bill O'Reilly, is coming to Orlando in December.

State bar of Texas investigating AG Ken Paxton over election lawsuit

The State Bar of Texas is looking at whether Paxton's failed efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election amounted to professional misconduct.

Joint Base San Antonio Lackland lifts lockdown after active shooter report

Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.

Victor Cuevas, man behind tiger roaming streets of west Houston pens love letter to big cat

It's been almost a month since headlines hit about a tiger roaming the streets of west Houston. And while the big cat has since found sanctuary in a wildlife preserve, the man involved in the entire case, Victor Cuevas, shared a love letter opening up about India, the 9-month-old Bengal tiger.

3-year-old girl survives freak accident at Parker equestrian center

A galloping horse tried to avoid a three-year-old North Texas girl, attempting to jump over her last second. It nearly succeeded, except for a powerful hind leg that kicked her in the face.

Texas House Democrats stage walkout to block controversial GOP voting bill

Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S.