Tropical Storm Edouard: Houston-area school closures Tuesday

Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching the Texas coast, prompting some Houston-area school districts to cancel school on Tuesday. Here's a list of school closures.

More defendants with violent backgrounds found competent within months, released on PR bonds

Since the beginning of this year, we've found about a dozen defendants who spent about six months in a state mental hospital, were deemed competent to stand trial and were released on an unsuspecting public.

Texas Board of Education considers religious influence and framing in curriculum overhaul

Texas education leaders are debating controversial proposed high school social studies standards that emphasize America's biblical roots while framing early Islam around military conflict.

Gov. Abbott activates Texas emergency resources ahead of tropical weather threat

Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources on Monday as a tropical system in the northern Gulf threatens the coast of Texas and Southeast Texas.

Houston ICE shooting: What Victor Salgado Araujo's release means for investigation into brother's death

Victor Salgado Araujo, a key eyewitness to the deadly ICE shooting of his brother, Lorenzo, has been released after more than 50 days in custody as prosecutors move closer to grand jury testimony.

Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Jury enters 3rd day of deliberations without a verdict

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial returns Monday for a third day of deliberations, weighing whether she was criminally responsible when she killed her three children.

Dollyfest to honor Dolly Parton over 2 weekends and on 2 continents

The life and legacy of Dolly Parton will be celebrated over the course of two weekends next year during a festival that will span two continents, reflecting the country icon’s global impact.

Treasury Department restricts journalists from covering North Carolina G20 meeting

Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency.

Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders

Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.

Man accused of recording someone in Houston Galleria mall bathroom

A man has been arrested in Houston after allegedly recording someone in a bathroom at the Galleria Mall, according to court documents.

Texas Killing Fields trial: Jury selection starts Monday for criminal trial

Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the first criminal trial directly tied to the deaths of women whose bodies were found in the area known as the Texas Killing Fields.