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Fort Bliss soldier arrested, accused of sexually abusing young girl on military post

A Fort Bliss soldier was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a young girl on the military post, court documents show.

 

Texas Gov. Abbott appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Paxton impeachment

John Scott, Texas' former secretary of state, will serve as interim attorney general for a temporary period.

 

Why the wary alliance of Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick is now approaching open hostility

In his first two terms, Greg Abbott has avoided clashing with the Dan Patrick, who has always enjoyed the solid backing of the Republicans' conservative base. Now, the governor is flexing his muscles.

 

Arby's manager found dead in freezer couldn't escape due to broken door, lawsuit claims

Nguyet Le, 63, "beat her hands bloody trying to escape" the freezer with a broken door, according a lawsuit filed by her four children.

 

Defending Trump, battling Democrats: A look at Ken Paxton's mixed Supreme Court record

Despite a 6-3 conservative advantage, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has had a mixed record battling Democrats at the Supreme Court.

 

Texas AG Ken Paxton whistleblowers triggered his impeachment. But will they get paid?

Ex-Paxton aides reached $3.3 million settlement with AG's office in wrongful termination lawsuit. But it unraveled when lawmakers wouldn't fund it.

 

Texas House rejects Senate tax plan, OKs its own and ends its part in special session

The Texas House has adjourned the special session after roundly rejecting Senate homestead exemption proposal.

 

Texas Legislature starts special session with House, Senate at odds over property tax cuts

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays the blame for the Legislature's impasse over the promised property tax cut on his fellow Republican, Speaker Dade Phelan.

 

Texas Legislature budgets $43 billion for higher education. Here's what it's going toward.

The Texas Legislature passed a budget allocating nearly $43 billion to Texas higher education. Here's a breakdown of what they're funding.

 

El Paso police investigate assault, motorcycle crash on Memorial Day holiday

El Paso police investigate a Northeast shooting, an Upper Valley motorcycle collision and an aggravated assault on the East Side.

 

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