River Oaks couple killed in suspected murder-suicide identified as Traveler’s Table owners

Family and friends have identified the family of four killed in a suspected murder-suicide at a River Oaks home on Monday afternoon. Matthew and Thy Mitchell owned Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart in Montrose.

Pflugerville mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 others injured

Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Pflugerville that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot.

Increase in Texas juvenile crime has lawmakers looking at new reforms

Texas is dealing with a more violent juvenile offender population that the system was originally designed to manage, warns the executive director of TJJD.

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.

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. 

DOJ sues Denver over ban on certain firearms

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.

'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.