SWAT standoff at Katy-area apartment ends with man, woman dead
A man who claimed to have accidentally shot his girlfriend ended up turning the gun on himself after a five-hour SWAT standoff at a Katy-area apartment, authorities say.
A man who claimed to have accidentally shot his girlfriend ended up turning the gun on himself after a five-hour SWAT standoff at a Katy-area apartment, authorities say.
Brazoria County deputy shoots, kills 18-year-old man in Lake Jackson
A Brazoria County sheriff's deputy was placed on leave after the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in Lake Jackson early Monday morning.
A Brazoria County sheriff's deputy was placed on leave after the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in Lake Jackson early Monday morning.
FBI joins search for suspect after 5-year-old shot at apartment in Tyler; $6,000 in rewards offered
The FBI and Crime Stoppers are offering a combined $6,000 reward for information after a 5-year-old child was critically injured in a Tyler apartment shooting, with the armed suspect still at large
The FBI and Crime Stoppers are offering a combined $6,000 reward for information after a 5-year-old child was critically injured in a Tyler apartment shooting, with the armed suspect still at large
Houston crash: Motorcycle rider dies on Westheimer road; man charged
A man has been charged after a crash on Westheimer Road in Houston left a motorcyclist dead, police say.
A man has been charged after a crash on Westheimer Road in Houston left a motorcyclist dead, police say.
DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
The unexpected killer hiding inside a firefighter's uniform
Firefighters face their greatest long-term health risk after extinguishing flames, as toxic carcinogens trapped in their protective clothes can be absorbed through the skin or carried home to families.
Firefighters face their greatest long-term health risk after extinguishing flames, as toxic carcinogens trapped in their protective clothes can be absorbed through the skin or carried home to families.
Dangerous and deadly Hill Country highway: How TxDOT plans to fix and widen SH 46
The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a multiphased safety strategy along State Highway 46 to combat a surge in traffic and a rising number of collisions, officials announced Monday.
The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a multiphased safety strategy along State Highway 46 to combat a surge in traffic and a rising number of collisions, officials announced Monday.
Nancy Guthrie likely targeted by local worker who assumed family was wealthy, says veteran investigator
A leading forensic scientist who spent decades with one of the country's largest medical examiner's offices shared what she believes may have happened to Nancy Guthrie.
A leading forensic scientist who spent decades with one of the country's largest medical examiner's offices shared what she believes may have happened to Nancy Guthrie.
Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
Galveston County gambling operation raids at La Marque area game rooms
The Galveston County Sheriff's Office took part in a raid of various illegal game rooms believed to be associated with organized criminal activity and money laundering.
The Galveston County Sheriff's Office took part in a raid of various illegal game rooms believed to be associated with organized criminal activity and money laundering.
Texas could see its first big Saharan dust plume of the season this week
The first big plume of Saharan dust is set to arrive in Texas later this week.
The first big plume of Saharan dust is set to arrive in Texas later this week.
FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways
A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam friends, family members and supporters out of thousands of dollars is among the FBI's most wanted fugitives after authorities said she used the donations to fund luxury travel and vacations in Australia instead of medical treatment.
A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam friends, family members and supporters out of thousands of dollars is among the FBI's most wanted fugitives after authorities said she used the donations to fund luxury travel and vacations in Australia instead of medical treatment.
Texas teen couple used dating apps to lure young men into violent ambushes, police say
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of violent online dating traps that led to armed robberies, a pistol-whipping, and the near-fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, police said.
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of violent online dating traps that led to armed robberies, a pistol-whipping, and the near-fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, police said.
New study reveals which states have the best economies
This state topped the list as the strongest state economy, fueled by innovation, STEM talent and a thriving tech sector, according to new data.
This state topped the list as the strongest state economy, fueled by innovation, STEM talent and a thriving tech sector, according to new data.
Man shot, killed in Houston's East End hour after being detained in trespassing incident
One man was shot and killed in the East End area shortly after being detained and released at a trespassing scene, Houston police say.
One man was shot and killed in the East End area shortly after being detained and released at a trespassing scene, Houston police say.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Joe Negri, Mister Rogers' handyman and jazz musician, dies at 99
Joe Negri, the jazz musician known for his work as the handyman alongside Fred Rogers in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, according to TribLIVE.
Joe Negri, the jazz musician known for his work as the handyman alongside Fred Rogers in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, according to TribLIVE.
One southern city you've never heard of is growing faster than anywhere else in America
This is the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight.
This is the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight.