Texas prison inmates killed: US federal prisons on nationwide lockdown
The federal prison system has been placed on a nationwide lockdown after two inmates were killed and two others were injured Monday during a gang altercation at a federal penitentiary in Texas.
Houston Texans donate $10,000 to honor fallen, injured officers
A $10,000 donation was made by the Houston Texans to The 100 Club, a non-profit that provides financial support to families of law enforcement officers and firefighters killed or seriously injured on the job.
Sonic employee's car explodes in west Houston, authorities say
Authorities say an employee was getting into his car, ready to leave work when he started smelling gas.
3 Houston police officers shot, suspect now facing multiple charges
Three Houston police officers were shot in Houston on Thursday and the suspect is now in custody.
Weapon used in Houston police shootout was illegally-modified machine gun
The gun that was used in Thursday’s shootout with police appears to have been illegally modified to operate as an automatic weapon: a machine gun.
Online petition demands release of Texas brothers accused of killing stepfather over alleged abuse of sister
A south Texas stepfather police say was murdered by teen brothers for allegedly abusing their half-sister had a warrant issued for another sexual abuse case against him.
Oscar Rosales arrested: Suspect in Houston murder of Pct. 5 corporal has bond denied
Oscar Rosales, the suspect facing a capital murder charge in the deadly Houston shooting of Harris County Pct. 5 Constable’s Office Corporal Charles Galloway, has been arrested in Mexico, authorities confirm.
Corporal Charles Galloway: Funeral to be held for Harris Co. Pct. 5 deputy in February
Harris Co. Pct. 5 Constable Ted Heap announced on his Facebook page funeral services for Corporal Charles Galloway will be held on Tuesday, February 1, at Second Baptist Church - West Campus on Katy Freeway.
Texas law aims to protect dogs from weather extremes
The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act was signed into law in October and went into effect on Jan. 18
Two teens killed in North Richland Hills home; mom’s boyfriend arrested
A man is accused of fatally shooting the two teenage sons of the North Richland Hills woman he was dating.
Teens accused of killing stepfather for what he allegedly did to their sister
BRUTAL BEATING: Police believe the stepfather may have still been alive when the teens allegedly dumped his body.
Texas schools closing, incentivizing substitutes to help
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Texas woman arrested after allegedly offering mother $500K to buy her baby while in Walmart checkout line
While the mom was with her baby in the self-checkout line at Walmart, the woman reportedly started commenting on his blonde hair and blue eyes and asked how much he costs before offering her $250,000 to buy her child. She then waited for her in the parking lot and screamed that the offer was now $500,000 before threatening to take her baby from her.
FBI looking for 'Granddaddy Bandit' accused of holding up two Houston banks
Authorities need your help finding a man the FBI has dubbed the "Granddaddy Bandit" for holding up two banks in Houston but only walked out with money from one of them.
Jewish leaders mark first Sabbath since Texas synagogue hostage siege
Jewish leaders marked the first Sabbath since last weekend's hostage-taking at Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, with a show of defiance against it and other acts of antisemitism.
Texas man charged with threatening to kill Georgia election officials
Chad Christopher Stark of Leander has been charged with one count of communicating interstate threats and now faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison if convicted.
HCSO Sheriff: Death of 3 teens found in Crosby home may be double homicide, suicide
The bodies of three teenagers have been found inside a home in Crosby, Texas.
Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
Deputy dead after allegedly shooting herself in head in argument with Houston firefighter boyfriend
Amanda Crowder, a Harris County sheriff's deputy has died after a gunshot wound to the head, which her Houston firefighter boyfriend says was self-inflicted. Police are investigating the incident.
Loved ones remember Cracker Barrel manager who died protecting employee during attempted robbery
"The greatest love a person can have is giving their life for another person; and that’s exactly what she did," said Billy Crumpton, Robin Baucom's brother.