Houston man sentenced to 4 years in federal prison for ‘Hook and Chain’ ATM burglary spree

A 24-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in a multi-state ATM burglary spree that targeted banks in North Texas and Arizona using stolen trucks and chains and hooks to rip open cash machines, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas.

DNA evidence links Texas inmate serving life sentence to 1986 cold case murder of Dallas woman

DNA evidence has linked a man currently serving a life sentence for a 1988 murder to the sexual assault and slaying of a Dallas woman nearly 40 years ago, authorities said Wednesday.

34 suspected drunk drivers arrested in Harris County over Memorial Day

Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputies arrested and charged 34 suspected drunk drivers during a proactive impaired driver initiative over the Memorial Day weekend.

Texas 2026 runoff takeaways: Trump effect in full force on election night

Texans have spoken and, in the wake of the primary runoffs, it's clear that they're calling for change and a shift in the establishment, particularly on the Republican side.

Beaumont police searching for 17-year-old after toddler sibling accidentally shot

Police are searching for a 17-year-old suspect wanted on an aggravated assault charge after his 2-year-old sibling was shot early Monday morning, authorities said.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issues directive keeping college tuition frozen for upcoming school year

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday issued a directive reinforcing a freeze on undergraduate tuition and fees at all public institutions of higher education in Texas for the upcoming academic year.

Texas DPS arrests driver after 20 migrants discovered inside semi on I-35

State troopers discovered 20 undocumented migrants, including four minors, hidden inside the sleeping compartment of a commercial truck tractor during a traffic stop in South Texas last week, authorities said.

Election results: Republican, Democratic Harris County judge primary runoff winners

Letitia Plummer beat Annise Parker in the Democratic runoff for Harris County Judge. On the other side, Orlando Sanchez was able to get the victory against Warren A. Howell as the Republican candidate for county judge.

Texas 2026 election: Here's who's facing off in November

As results are finalized in the May 2026 primary runoffs, the Nov. 3 general election matchups are being set.

ELECTION RESULTS: Texas AG GOP, Dem candidates facing off in November

Texans have made their choices Tuesday night for who will represent them on either side of the aisle in the Nov. 3 election for state attorney general.