UPS employees in Texas charged with trafficking cocaine
Two UPS employees are part of a group of five accused of trafficking cocaine in southern Texas. Law enforcement seized approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine.
Return of MLB spring training has Arizona, Florida hoping for billion-dollar economic bounce back
Major League Baseball's spring training officially begins Friday, which will bring baseball fans from around the country to Arizona and Florida to watch their favorite teams.
Texas AG Paxton files lawsuit against Biden over omnibus spending bill
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday he has filed a lawsuit against President Biden over the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.
Family forced to cancel vacation after venti-sized tipping error at Starbucks
A man in Oklahoma says a trip to a Starbucks for two cups of coffee ended up costing him $4,500, which forced him to cancel his family's upcoming vacation.
West coast pipeline resumes pumping gas after shutdown
A gas pipeline near Los Angeles has resumed deliveries of gasoline to some California cities and neighboring states including Nevada and Arizona.
Phoenix police announce arrest in $100K theft from Super Bowl Experience
Phoenix Police have announced an arrest in the alleged theft of $100,000 in production equipment from the Super Bowl Experience from over the weekend.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveils new ban on TikTok including personal devices used for state business
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a statewide plan to ban use of TikTok on state-issued devices and for employees who for state employees who conduct business on personal devices.
Phoenix police investigating $100K theft from Super Bowl Experience
Many National Football League fans who attended the Super Bowl Experience in downtown Phoenix this past weekend heard about the $100K theft that police say took place.
Officials investigating Austin airport after planes nearly collide on runway
A Southwest Airlines plane nearly collided with a FedEx cargo plane at the airport in Austin, Texas on Saturday. The FAA and NTSB have opened investigations into the incident.
Chaos in Austin amid power outages as residents seen dumpster diving at H-E-B grocery store
Hundreds of people were seen fighting over "free food" at an H-E-B Grocery store in Austin, Texas, that had thrown away perishable products following a power outage.
Airlines are bumping a lot more passengers lately
The reasons for this year’s increase vary based on the airline. Among the factors: fuller planes, reduced flying schedules and more carriers needing to switch aircraft.
Arizona university union works demand $25 minimum wage
A workers union at the University of Arizona is demanding that the campus-wide minimum wage is $25 per hour by 2025, saying that some campus workers make a 'poverty wage'
Biden admin says reversing abortion pill's FDA approval would harm public interest
The Biden administration argued in court that the public would be harmed if a judge withdraws federal approval for an abortion drug.
Emerson Electric bids to buy national instruments for nearly $7 billion
Emerson Electric makes its offer to acquire National Instruments Corp public to shareholders after receiving the cold shoulder from management for months.
More insurance companies pull out of Louisiana: 'We are in a crisis'
Thousands of Americans living in the southern United States no longer have home insurance due to companies leaving the region after years of crushing storms.
Texas, Florida, Carolinas among most moved to states in 2022 data shows
Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas are among the most moved-to states in 2022.
CVS nurse fired after refusing to prescribe birth control over religious beliefs sues pharmacy
A former nurse practitioner for CVS claimed she had been discriminated against for her religious beliefs in a lawsuit filed against the company Wednesday after she had been fired for refusing to prescribe birth control.
GOP mayor on TIME100 Next list is giving Fort Worth ‘what families need across this country’
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker says she's focused on improving the city's "quality of life," and providing policies that "families need across the country"
Texas announces record budget surplus of nearly $33B: 'Unprecedented'
The Texas government announced that it brought in a $32.7 billion budget surplus, which is the largest in the state's history, setting up a debate over taxes and spending.
Courts allow Texas natural gas project to proceed
A ruling by a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, which upheld permits for a south Texas natural gas pipeline, dealt a serious blow to environmental activists.