Statewide News

Senate Camps Trade Accusation: Lies, Lies, More Lies

Honesty, specifically a lack thereof, has emerged as a major theme in the Republican primary runoff for an open U.S. Senate seat the day before what could be the last televised debate between the candidates.

Beware of scam calls during President Obama’s visit to Texas

President Obama will be at several private fundraising events in Austin and San Antonio on Tuesday, but will not be taking time out of his busy schedule to pay your utility bills.

Shreveport bandit fails to rob bank, steal purse within minutes

A failed bank robbery attempt led to a failed purse snatching Friday afternoon.

Crime Rate in Texas Drops for Second Consecutive Year

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced that for the second consecutive year the major crime rate in Texas has dropped significantly.

Officials identify 6 Fort Bliss soldiers killed in Afghanistan

FORT BLISS, TX — The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed the death of six Fort Bliss soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan on Sunday.

All-Star spotlight: Ron Washington returns to his baseball roots

•Rangers Discuss Importance of World Series Home Field Advantage •Josh Hamilton May Return to Center •Rangers notes: Washington says Feldman will start today

Dallas Mavericks like look of incoming rookie class

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram covers the Dallas Mavericks. http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/07/10/4091405/dallas-mavericks-like-lo....  

ICE deports British man in Houston wanted for indecency with a child

A British man, who was wanted for indecency with a child in his home country, was deported Tuesday and turned over to United Kingdom officials by officers with U.S.

Inmates charged for pen stabbing to face

An inmate was victim of a pen stabbing by two cellmates, at the Doña Ana County Detention Center, investigators said.

Consumer Alert: utility bill payment scam

A new identity theft scam that is sweeping the country claims that Americans can get federal financial assistance to help cover the cost of their utility bills.