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'Social-justice advocate' professor allegedly had child porn streaming on bedroom TV when FBI raided his home

Zaid Mashhour Haddad, a professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio, is accused of accessing more than 180 child porn videos that he streamed from his computer to...

Elon Musk's security guards at 'Fort Knox' Texas compound called cops on neighbor they thought was naked: report

Musk's suburban Austin mansion is equipped with high fencing, a phalanx of armed security guards and surveillance cameras.

Afghan war hero shot dead over parking spot in Texas as killer walks free

"He came here to be safe, and here, when he came, this happened to him," his brother said, referring to Waziri's decision to flee the Taliban

Musk scores massive win as Starbase becomes 'real city' after lopsided vote

Critics are concerned that the city will expand Musk’s control over the area.

US measles outbreak surpasses 930 cases as infectious disease experts share dire warning

The relentless measles outbreak that's taken over North America since the start of 2025 may indicate the world is “post herd immunity,” said infectious disease expert Dr. Paul Offit.

Starbucks’ new drive-thru in Texas is the coffee giant’s first 3D printed store in US

The Seattle-based coffee giant with more than 17,000 locations nationwide has never had a store quite like the one opening this week in the Texas city of Brownsville, along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Transgender swimmer crushes competition, wins 5 races at national championship event: 'Real-life South Park episode'

Ana Caldas, who was born biologically male, dominated the five individual events she entered in the women's 45-49 age group division in San Antonio, Texas last weekend.

Jasmine Crockett sets sights on top Democratic seat on Oversight Committee: reports

Crockett reportedly told colleagues she is "made for the moment."

Trump-appointed judge blocks Alien Enemies Act deportations of alleged gangbangers in Texas

The White House slammed the ruling and said it believes Trump will "ultimately prevail" in his effort to rapidly deport Venezuelan gangbangers.

This Texas county has one of the highest dementia rates in the US — what's behind it?

"Patients will come in and say, ‘So have you figured it out? What is it?’” Jessica Cantú, who works in the county's first Alzheimer’s-specific research site, said.

Texas teacher used dog whistle to control boy with autism who would 'come home and cry' about the pain: cops

The victim's mother said her son "would come home and cry about going to school" because of noise that "hurt his ears," the affidavit states.

Measles outbreak continues to spread from US to Canada: 'Diseases know no borders'

Dr. Hector Ocaranza knew El Paso would see measles the moment it began spreading in West Texas and eastern New Mexico.

$800,000 in loose dimes spill onto highway in tractor-trailer accident, sparking 14-hour cleanup

Workers used shovels and brooms and shop vacs to painstakingly suck up the deluge of 10-cent pieces.

Family of teen accused of killing star athlete at track meet reveals where $500K GoFundMe donations will go

Since the incident, Anthony's family has raised more than $515,000 on the crowdsourcing platform GiveSendGo.

Illegal immigrant busted by ICE after hiding in tree for 9 hours: 'You can run, but you can't hide'

"You can run, but you can't hide," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said while sharing news of his bizarre escape bid.

Co-founder 'not proud' to host fundraiser for alleged track meet murder suspect, says some donors are 'wrong'

This half-million-dollar sum is the result of an alleged murder that occurred at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, on April 2. 

Inside the scheme to buy 25 million tickets and win the Texas lottery – and how it’s affected another winner’s $83M payout

A bunch of associates and some of their kids worked around the clock to churn out 100 tickets or more per second, according to reports.

Dozens put on 'Do Not Sail list' after massive brawl breaks out on Carnival Cruise ship

The violence erupted as scores of passengers were disembarking from the Carnival Jubilee when it docked in Galveston on Saturday following a week-long Caribbean jaunt.

Cops hunt for pot lover who hid weed-filled Easter eggs around Texas town -- and posted clues online

In total, cops said Nicholson hid about a quarter-ounce of weed in five eggs.

Judge presiding in case of slain Texas teen Austin Metcalf targeted in alleged doxxing hoax; FBI investigating

Collin County Judge Angela Tucker reduced Karmelo Anthony’s $1 million bond for the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.