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Sterile flies tinted with a fluorescent dye are now being released in Texas as the harmful parasite inches close to the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Trump administration's plan to build new border wall segments through sensitive nature areas is being challenged by RGV protestors.

The diversion center would focus on low-level offenders who have untreated mental illness, intellectual or developmental disorders, or substance use disorders. The goal would be to ease jail overcrowding while saving taxpayers money and improving outcomes for those who avoid jail.

Three Democrats want to bring new ideas to the role of Lieutenant Governor of Texas. But no matter who wins March's Democratic primary, they'll face an uphill battle running against incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in November.

As a part of a yearlong study, Texas county jails are collecting data about pregnant inmates' prenatal care, mental health indicators, pregnancy outcomes and more.

50 community parks will add new amenities and renovations from state grant program money.

The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

The preemptive declaration will establish a joint Texas New World Screwworm Response Team.

Voters get to decide who will appear on the November ballot for a range of elected offices, from governor to the U.S. House and Senate.

Incomes and education attainment among Texans have increased, while poverty has declined.