Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a major victory in the fight against human trafficking after a Grayson County jury sentenced Robert Franklin to over 50 years in prison for trafficking and sexually exploiting a child.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is warning about a fake memo circulating online and through media outlets announcing temporary 10-day road closures in the El Paso area. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of War signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) addressing the sharing of information regarding security vulnerabilities in agriculture, collaboration to develop novel technological solutions to American agriculture’s biggest challenges, and the exchange of personnel to ensure both departments are well equipped to protect American agriculture.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's (TX-15) Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act passed the House floor.

he FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program released the “Domestic Relationships and Violent Crimes, 2020-2024” special report on the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer (CDE).

Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc. (“Snapchat”) for failing to adequately warn parents and consumers about inappropriate material on the platform and the app’s addictive design.

A 52-year-old Customs and Border Protection supervisor has been charged with harboring an illegal alien.

IDEA Public Schools will host its annual student lottery on Saturday, February 21, offering families across the Rio Grande Valley the opportunity to secure a seat for the 2026–27 school year.

The Center for Advanced Training and Apprenticeships (CATA) at South Texas College continues its workforce-driven initiative designed to help construction professionals “earn while they learn” as they advance into leadership roles. 

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that mail ballot applications for the March 3 Primary must be received by early voting clerks on or before Feb. 20.