The Texas Rangers have been off to a slow start offensively, and two of their key veterans have been at the center of this disappointing showing.

A female Army Ranger for the first time competed in the annual Best Ranger Competition, and her two-soldier team finished the grueling three-day event in 14th place overall.

Gun related deaths have risen steadily statewide. But this session, lawmakers have proposed bills that could make it easier to access firearms.