Oregon school shooting victims: What we know

The victims killed in Thursday's tragic shooting included three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher, Bend officials confirmed.

156 Texas data centers warned to comply with water use reporting requirements

The Texas attorney general’s office has sent letters to 156 data center developments across the state urging them to comply with water use reporting requirements. 

Gov. Abbott requests federal disaster tax relief for Texas flood victims after July

Gov. Greg Abbott asked the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday, Oct. 15 to provide federal disaster tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding in Texas on July 14.

Friendswood senior citizen program hits 35% membership surge, outpacing building capacity

A boom in enrollment at the Friendswood Senior Citizen Program is pushing its local facility to its limits, raising safety and accessibility concerns for local seniors.

Texas quail season opens Nov. 1 after survey shows strong populations

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says timely rainfall and favorable habitat conditions boosted bobwhite and scaled quail populations across much of the state, making for a quality hunting season.

Over 100 pounds of methamphetamine seized at Houston-area airport

Officials said DEA Houston, working alongside the Houston Police Department, seized more than 100 pounds of methamphetamine concealed inside two suitcases at a Houston-area airport.

Inside the Halloween Rush at Pasadena’s Spirit Halloween

With Halloween just around the corner, shoppers across the area are gearing up for spooky season—and whether you're planning a classic fright or a last-minute trick-or-treat look, local stores are bustling with activity.

Nearly 40 pounds of meth found hidden in driver's spare tire at Texas border, officials say

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 40 pounds of meth and 24 pounds of cocaine that they said was found hidden in two drivers' vehicles at the Texas border last week. 

City of Clute police chief resigns

The resignation comes one day after it was announced that the now-former chief had been placed on paid administrative leave pending a personnel matter.

Gymnastics coach sentenced to 90 years for secretly recording girls

A former youth gymnastics coach has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for secretly recording young girls. Here's what to know.

Years of racist text messages prompt resignations, possible firings of 6 Charlotte police officers

Six Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department officers are under investigation after internal affairs uncovered a series of racist and discriminatory text messages exchanged over several years, CMPD Chief Estella D. Patterson said Thursday. 

Las Vegas investigators say they've identified shooting victim's body found in Lake Mead barrel

Las Vegas authorities say they've identified a suspected murder victim whose remains were found in a barrel in Lake Mead four years ago and are expected to publicly announce it later today.