Texas

Texas voters head back to polls after congressman’s death

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AUSTIN, Texas — The widow of a Texas congressman who died after contracting COVID-19 carried Donald Trump's endorsement into a special election Saturday, while...

Secret Service agent dies training at Bush compound in Maine

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KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — A service is being held Saturday in Maine for a 50-year-old secret service agent who died while training during his shift...

As virus engulfs India, diaspora watches with despair

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LOS ANGELES — Bad news, knowing no time zones, arrives in a jarring burst of messages, calls and posts informing millions of members of...

Exxon posts $2.7B quarterly profit after unprecedented year

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NEW YORK — Exxon Mobil reported profits of $2.73 billion in the first quarter, after a tumultuous year led to major spending reductions. ...

Homeland Security to repair damage created by border wall

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SAN DIEGO — The Biden administration said Friday it will begin work to address the risks of flooding and soil erosion from unfinished sections...

Army disciplines 21 at Fort Hood in probe of soldier’s death

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WASHINGTON — The Army said Friday that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection...

Smuggling operation suspected after 90 found in Texas home

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HOUSTON — More than 90 people were found in a house in southwestern Houston that investigators suspect was part of a human smuggling operation,...

Mexican border governor impeached for alleged tax evasion

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MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s congress voted Friday to impeach the current governor of the border state of Tamaulipas on charges of tax evasion, money...

Aid group: Returned migrants crowd camp near Texas border

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MEXICO CITY — Around 400 migrants expelled from the United States have camped out in a plaza in the dangerous Mexican border city of...

Texas special election poses test for anti-Trump Republicans

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MANSFIELD, Texas — Adam Kinzinger came to Texas this week to hunt unicorns. ...