Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, federal officials say

Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, federal officials say

The Defense Department on Wednesday shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone in southwest Texas, federal officials confirmed. A U.S. official said a laser weapon was used to down the drone, which occurred in the area of Fort Hancock, a small community located on the U.S.-Mexico border. “This reported engagement occurred when the…

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Organized South American crime group burglarizes over 60 high-end Houston-area homes targeting designer goods

Organized South American crime group burglarizes over 60 high-end Houston-area homes targeting designer goods

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! More than 60 high-end homes across the Houston area have been hit in a sweeping burglary spree tied to a South American theft ring using signal jammers and counter-surveillance tactics to evade detection, West University Place Police Chief Gary Ratliff confirmed to Fox News Digital. The organized…

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Ken Paxton sues Dallas over alleged failure to fund police as required by Proposition U

Ken Paxton sues Dallas over alleged failure to fund police as required by Proposition U

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he has filed a lawsuit against officials in Dallas, alleging the city failed to properly fund its police department as required by a voter-approved public safety measure. Paxton, a Republican running for U.S. Senate, accused Dallas of unlawfully refusing to comply…

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Medical examiner determines Texas A&M student's manner of death as family attorney disputes finding: 'Flawed'

Medical examiner determines Texas A&M student’s manner of death as family attorney disputes finding: ‘Flawed’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Travis County Medical Examiner has determined Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera died by suicide after falling from an Austin…

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FAA abruptly halted El Paso flights over Defense Department's plans for anti-drone technology

FAA abruptly halted El Paso flights over Defense Department’s plans for anti-drone technology

El Paso International Airport Google Earth The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly grounded all flights in and out of El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday for 10 days — and then lifted the order hours later — over anti-drone technology the Department of Defense was testing, according to a person briefed on the matter….

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