Texas DPS proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards, and more

Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.

Family identifies couple killed in suspected murder-suicide in River Oaks; owned 2 restaurants in Montrose

Family and friends have identified the family of four killed in a suspected murder-suicide at a River Oaks on Monday afternoon. We've learned the couple's names are Matthew and Thy Mitchell.

Tanner Horner sentenced to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.

Grand jury indicts WHCD shooting suspect on 4 counts

A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge. 

'Ringleader' of child fight club sentenced to 30 days in jail

An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.

Fort Bend ISD, Burton Elementary staff fired over alleged abuse of special needs students

A Fresno mother is demanding answers after Fort Bend ISD and the Sheriff’s Office confirmed valid allegations of child abuse involving multiple staff members at Burton Elementary.

Video: Pregnant Houston-area woman says dogs attacked her pet

A pregnant Houston-area mother says she was forced to defend herself in her own yard after dogs attacked her pet.

Husband accused of strangling his pregnant wife 'fled the jurisdiction', captured in Italy

Lee Gilley, the man accused of strangling his pregnant wife and will stand trial, has been captured in Italy after a report he had tampered with his GPS device and “fled the jurisdiction.”

Texas secures $286M as $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement takes effect

Texas AG Ken Paxton announces that the $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma settlement is now official, securing $286.5 million for state addiction recovery and permanently banning the Sackler family from the U.S. opioid market.

Child struck by stray gunfire during Secret Service incident near Washington Monument

A child was struck by gunfire from a suspect and is recovering with non-life-threatening injuries following an officer-involved shooting near 15th St & Independence Ave NW, D.C.