Deer Park woman charged in one of the most horrific cases of animal cruelty anyone can imagine

A 31-year-old Deer Park woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after prosecutors say she strangled, drowned and partially consumed her family’s 8-year-old miniature poodle, according to court documents that also detail disturbing threats allegedly made against her young son.

Tren de Aragua gang leader extradited to Texas on federal terrorism, drug charges

A high-ranking leader of the Tren de Aragua gang has been extradited to Texas to face federal terrorism and drug trafficking charges as the U.S. intensifies its crackdown on the transnational criminal organization.

Edward Busby executed in Texas after SCOTUS lifts stay

A Texas man convicted of murder has been executed Thursday night after the Supreme Court of the United States reversed a decision preventing his death. 

Suburban Houston resident admits to killing bald eagle

A Houston-area man admitted to killing a bald eagle, according to a statement from Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.

Fond du Lac County chase, car flies over traffic while fleeing

The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office released video from a high-speed chase that shows a wanted suspect's car flying over traffic.

Broadway Street stabbing: Woman chased people with knife, injured 2

Two people were injured after being stabbed by a woman who had been chasing multiple people around with a knife in the Golfcrest area.

EEOC sues Texas Chick-fil-A operator for religious discrimination and wrongful termination

The EEOC says the franchisee violated federal law when they fired an employee instead of reasonably accommodating her request to not work on Saturdays as per her religion.

Texas governor proposes state prosecutor position, ability to impeach district attorneys

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing a new law to create a state prosecutor position that he says will hold local district attorneys accountable for releasing dangerous criminals back onto the streets.

Woman arrested in connection with deadly migrant train cases

A Del Rio woman has been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into human smuggling tied to deadly migrant train cases in Laredo and San Antonio.

ICE puts detainer on suspect in two Central Texas murders

ICE has placed a detainer on the man accused of killing Alba Jenisse Aviles in Bastrop County in 2018 and Alyssa Ann Rivera in Austin in 2024.