The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division issued a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) against Francis Escudero and businessman Maynard Ngu on Monday, directing immigration authorities to prevent them from leaving the country amid ongoing corruption allegations.
A monthlong series of events marking Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month began in Austin this week, with organizers hosting a kickoff gathering that featured vendors, performers and artists.
Republican Party leaders are considering Dallas as a potential site for a rare midterm convention this fall that could feature President Donald Trump and serve as a nationwide political rally ahead of the 2026 elections.
A federal appeals court has lifted a lower court’s block on Texas Senate Bill 4, reviving the 2023 state law that would create new state-level penalties for unlawful border crossings.
The San Antonio Zoo will unveil a new mural titled “Texas Waters” on Monday inside its Friedrich Aquarium, highlighting regional water ecosystems and conservation themes, zoo officials said.
McDonald’s and Netflix are launching a limited-time Happy Meal promotion tied to the animated series “Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85,” according to a company announcement.
Roman Barron, 20, died early Sunday after a single-vehicle crash and fire along U.S. Highway 90 East, according to Castroville police.
John Whitmire said he is pursuing negotiations with Greg Abbott over a dispute involving Houston’s immigration enforcement policy, citing a decades-long political history as a basis for direct engagement instead of immediate legal action.
Law enforcement agencies and advocacy groups are preparing for potential human trafficking risks ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as experts remain divided on whether large sporting events lead to measurable increases in trafficking.
Texas State University plans an $18.75 million expansion of its Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center to increase capacity for active shooter response training, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.