Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.

Senators are facing the potential for a weather-shortened week as they sprint to pass the final six government funding bills — and leaders from both parties may need to do some arm-twisting to avoid a...

Snowfall totals above 12 inches are likely across the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and will cause travel disruptions, according to the National Weather Service.