Six arrested, more than $12 million seized in West Texas oil theft ring
Six people were arrested and more than $12 million in petroleum products, luxury goods, cars and cash were…
Texas weather: Gov. Abbott escalates emergency response amid historic flooding
The Brief Heavy rainfall has caused historic flooding in some parts of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the…
Texas weather: Flash flooding prompts statewide emergency response
The Brief A multi-day weather system is putting state officials on high alert Flood watches have been issued…
‘Birth tourism’ crackdown? Gov. Greg Abbott orders investigation into Texas hospital
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) directed state officials on Tuesday to “immediately” launch an investigation into a state…
Abbott orders Texas officials to investigate hospital over ‘birth packages’ for foreign nationals
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) directed state officials on Tuesday to “immediately” launch an investigation into a state…
Gov. Greg Abbott directs state agency to investigate South Texas hospital over birth tourism
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the state’s health and human services commission to investigate whether…
New World screwworm cases in Texas rise to 10, new quarantine zones established
The Brief Federal officials said 10 cases of New World screwworm have been identified in Texas. The Texas…
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Returns to Texas, USDA Confirms
A flesh-eating parasite that was eliminated from the United States decades ago has been detected in Texas, triggering…
Second screwworm case confirmed in Texas about 100 miles from San Antonio
A second case of the New World Screwworm, the flesh-eating parasite that infects calves and poses threats to…
Gov. Abbott to give update on New World screwworm case in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials will provide an update Friday morning on the New World screwworm…
New World screwworm detected in South Texas after decades
The New World screwworm has been detected in South Texas for the first time in decades, prompting state…
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announces plans to step down
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced on Tuesday she will step down in July after more than three…