Records reveal Texas man killed last March was shot by immigration agent: AP

Newly released internal records from Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly reveal that a 23-year-old man who died in South Texas last March was shot by a federal agent. 

Car loaded with weapons crashes into Nevada substation in suspected act of terror

Law enforcement is investigating a potential act of terror after a man drove across the U.S. in a rental car loaded with weapons and crashed into a Nevada power substation.

Texas prison system bans hardback books to prevent drug overdoses

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice will no longer allow books with hard covers in an effort to prevent drugs from getting into their facilities, they announced Friday. 

Texas Democrats accuse comptroller of excluding Islamic schools from voucher program

Texas Democrats are claiming acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is acting outside the scope of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or school voucher, law and excluding schools based on religious identity.

Singer Steve Perry sets the record straight, says rumors he’s rejoining Journey not true

Legendary rock singer Steve Perry has taken to social media to set the record straight about rumors that he would be rejoining Journey where he was the lead singer in the band’s heyday.

Hitchcock gambling bust: Timeline of investigation that led to arrest of mayor, 32 others

Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen says he met with Hitchcock Mayor Christopher Armacost in October about addressing illegal gambling in the city. But after continuing to receive complaints, the sheriff says his office launched its own investigation that resulted in the arrest of the mayor and 32 other people. Here's how the investigation unfolded.

Three engineers charged with allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and sending them to Iran

The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.

Man found dead in Harris County store parking lot on Bammel N Houston Road

Deputies are investigating after a man was found dead in the parking lot of a convenience store in northwest Harris County on Friday morning.

Major I-10 closures planned this weekend for Houston Avenue Bridge repairs

Houston drivers hitting the roads this weekend need to know about major closures along the I-10 Katy Freeway as crews work on repairs to the Houston Avenue Bridge.

University of Texas board approves new content rule for educators and students

The University of Texas System board passed a new rule for the system broadly defining the freedoms students and educators have to teach and learn undefined topics. 

Houston weather: Weekend front brings rain then cooler air

Warm weather continues today, with temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees above average. A cold front moves through the region on Saturday.

Feds seize over 36 pounds of cocaine from tractor in South Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $500,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside a tractor at the Veterans International Bridge, sparking a federal criminal investigation.