Texas woman sentenced for selling fentanyl from hospital room to undercover agent, twice
An Amarillo woman, Katie Jo Pate, 43, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of selling fentanyl from her hospital room. Once in 2022 and then again in 2025.
An Amarillo woman, Katie Jo Pate, 43, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of selling fentanyl from her hospital room. Once in 2022 and then again in 2025.
Twin brothers from Plano killed in Thanksgiving Day crash
The Plano community is mourning the loss of twin brothers Cole and Huxley Gerrard, who died in a car crash on Thanksgiving Day, according to authorities.
The Plano community is mourning the loss of twin brothers Cole and Huxley Gerrard, who died in a car crash on Thanksgiving Day, according to authorities.
Conroe mother sentenced in drunk driving crash that killed two of her kids
Conroe mother Christina Michelle Hejl was sentenced to 40 years after getting into a driving drunk crash and killing two of her kids, injuring the other three.
Conroe mother Christina Michelle Hejl was sentenced to 40 years after getting into a driving drunk crash and killing two of her kids, injuring the other three.
Texas Tech joins A&M in restricting race, LGBTQ+ course content
The move comes after the Texas A&M system's similar set of rules were put in place, following a controversy that ended in demotions, a firing and a resignation.
The move comes after the Texas A&M system's similar set of rules were put in place, following a controversy that ended in demotions, a firing and a resignation.
Tomball power outage hits fire stations, schools Tuesday morning
A power outage Tuesday morning affected some schools, fire stations and other facilities in Tomball.
A power outage Tuesday morning affected some schools, fire stations and other facilities in Tomball.
Longhorn trots down I-70 in Indiana, narrowly dodging traffic
A longhorn escaped and was spotted trotting down a busy stretch of Interstate 70 near Monrovia, Indiana, on Saturday.
A longhorn escaped and was spotted trotting down a busy stretch of Interstate 70 near Monrovia, Indiana, on Saturday.
Bird flu confirmed in Galveston County
Galveston County health officials are warning the public not to touch dead birds after cases of avian influenza were confirmed locally.
Galveston County health officials are warning the public not to touch dead birds after cases of avian influenza were confirmed locally.
9 Texas marijuana dispensaries considered for licenses in medical program expansion
Nine new businesses were conditionally selected by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to dispense low-THC cannabis under the state's Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
Nine new businesses were conditionally selected by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to dispense low-THC cannabis under the state's Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
18 units damaged in Greenspoint-area apartment fire; firefighter rescued
A mayday call was sent out after a Houston firefighter became trapped and had to be rescued from an apartment fire in the Greenspoint-area. Eighteen units were impacted by the massive blaze.
A mayday call was sent out after a Houston firefighter became trapped and had to be rescued from an apartment fire in the Greenspoint-area. Eighteen units were impacted by the massive blaze.
Two shot, hospitalized after attempted home invasion in southeast Houston
A homeowner and suspect were both hospitalized after they were injured during an attempted home invasion in southeast Houston. Police are searching for a second suspect who left the scene.
A homeowner and suspect were both hospitalized after they were injured during an attempted home invasion in southeast Houston. Police are searching for a second suspect who left the scene.
Houston fire: Firefighters battling 3-alarm fire in North Houston, 18 apartment units damaged
At least 18 apartment units were damaged following a 3-alarm fire in north Houston on Monday night.
At least 18 apartment units were damaged following a 3-alarm fire in north Houston on Monday night.
Police investigate stolen GMC pickup trucks in League City
Police say at least four GMC pickup trucks were stolen over the weekend in League City and investigators believe the same suspects may be responsible.
Police say at least four GMC pickup trucks were stolen over the weekend in League City and investigators believe the same suspects may be responsible.
How a wanted fugitive kept getting probation and bonds in Texas: The Carlos Rusi breakdown
How is someone wanted in another state able to get probation and then bonds for crimes allegedly committed while serving probation? Ask the 263rd Criminal District Court and career criminal, Carlos Rusi.
How is someone wanted in another state able to get probation and then bonds for crimes allegedly committed while serving probation? Ask the 263rd Criminal District Court and career criminal, Carlos Rusi.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces separation from her husband on her anniversary
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has announced she's separated from her husband on her anniversary.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has announced she's separated from her husband on her anniversary.
College student deported while trying to fly home to Texas for Thanksgiving
A college student was detained at the airport in Boston while trying to board a flight to visit her parents in Texas for Thanksgiving. An attorney for the 19-year-old said she was deported to Honduras less than two days later.
A college student was detained at the airport in Boston while trying to board a flight to visit her parents in Texas for Thanksgiving. An attorney for the 19-year-old said she was deported to Honduras less than two days later.
New video in deadly shooting outside My Bar in west Harris County
Authorities released new surveillance video connected to a shooting that left a man dead outside My Bar in west Harris County this summer. They are still searching for those responsible.
Authorities released new surveillance video connected to a shooting that left a man dead outside My Bar in west Harris County this summer. They are still searching for those responsible.
Caller makes bomb threat at Kemah Walmart; other threats reported across Galveston County, chief says
The scene has since been cleared, but there have reportedly been other threats at other local stores.
The scene has since been cleared, but there have reportedly been other threats at other local stores.
Funeral service to honor loss of Rosenberg firefighter, Army veteran
The funeral service to honor the life of firefighter and Army veteran Tyler Macha will be held on Thursday in Richmond.
The funeral service to honor the life of firefighter and Army veteran Tyler Macha will be held on Thursday in Richmond.
Texas study backs $24.5B plan to convert US 287 to interstate
The conversion, which would cost an estimated $24.52 billion, is projected to save drivers 44 minutes on average and relieve congestion on portions of I-10, I-20, and I-45.
The conversion, which would cost an estimated $24.52 billion, is projected to save drivers 44 minutes on average and relieve congestion on portions of I-10, I-20, and I-45.
Texas dodges hurricane season for first time in years
Hurricane season has officially ended and Texas dodged tropical trouble for the first time in three years.
Hurricane season has officially ended and Texas dodged tropical trouble for the first time in three years.