1986 cold case: Man arrested for 16-year-old's murder in Conroe after DNA testing

Bobby Charles Taylor, Sr. was arrested in the 1986 murder of a 16-year-old girl in the Conroe-area after being identified decades later through advancement in DNA testing and turned himself in to authorities in Mexico.

EPA issues final mandate for San Jacinto River Waste Pits cleanup

A decades-long battle for environmental justice reached a critical turning point as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final legal mandate forcing the cleanup of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits.

Houston police return to home of Lee Gilley to possibly serve a warrant

Authorities have returned to the home of Lee Gilley, the husband accused of killing his pregnant wife, then allegedly cut off his GPS monitor to flee the U.S. to Italy, where he was later apprehended.

Disgruntled employee who allegedly pointed gun at security guard at HEB now behind bars

The disgruntled employee who allegedly pointed a gun at a security guard at HEB and caused the store to temporarily lock down, has been identified, according to court records.

Texas DPS apprehends 'special interest alien' during border operation in Roma

Texas state troopers and federal agents apprehended six people, including someone they name a "special interest alien" from China, during a tactical border enforcement operation in South Texas.

'We're not done': Abbott calls for property tax overhaul in Report to the People

The annual report looks back at what the governor feels are the major accomplishments of his administration and the state over the past year, while setting priorities for the future. The report is released instead of a traditional State of the State address.

Special Forces vet accused of attacking wife found dead, ending Tennessee manhunt

The retired Army Special Forces Veteran accused of trying to kill his wife is dead after the incident sparked a massive multi-agency manhunt, according to an official.

Texas mass shooting: Police release video, identify victim

Police are investigating after a mass shooting in Travis County that began with an altercation inside a restaurant that spilled into the parking lot. Police have released a video from inside the restaurant.

EEOC sues New York Times after white man was passed over for promotion

A federal civil rights agency accused the New York Times of violating U.S. law in early 2025 when it passed over a white man for a promotion, arguing his race or sex played a role in the decision.

Person of interest sought in deadly shooting outside SE Houston club

Police are looking to question Rudy Gomez Jr. about the April shooting outside Paradise City. Gomez is not considered a suspect.

50+ sloths dead in failed Sloth World project; Florida leaders want accountability

Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.

Texas lawmakers support lifting summer camp safety requirement made after deadly floods

Two of Texas' top lawmakers support lifting a new state requirement that requires youth summer camps to install fiber optic facilities in order to operate this summer after more than a dozen youth camps filed a lawsuit claiming the requirement was too challenging.