A South Texas mayor has been arrested after a federal indictment accused him of committing bribery and fraud. Peñitas Mayor Rodrigo Lopez was arrested Monday as he re-entered the country at the Hidalgo Port of Entry. The two-count indictment accuses Lopez ...

COLORADO CITY, Texas — The mayor of a small Texas city has resigned amid criticism over a social media post in which he told residents that they’re essentially on their own as the state experiences power outages from this week’s historic winter storm.

HAWKINS, Texas -- Like most small towns, Hawkins has always had its fair share of gossip. But, in the 15 months since Deborah Rushing became mayor of this East Texas town, the whispered small-town tea has spiraled into public accusations of vexing ...

Christopher Armacost, who serves as Hitchcock mayor and assistant superintendent of Hitchcock ISD, was arrested Wednesday night, records show.