"Texas Killing Fields" suspect appears before magistrate judge
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A suspect in the "Texas Killing Fields" case appeared before a magistrate judge in Galveston County on Tuesday evening. James Dolphs Elmore is charged with manslaughter and two counts of tampering with evidence/a human corpse. He was denied bail. 

Gas prices up again
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Gas prices rose above $4 a gallon overnight as the national average crossed a psychological hurdle as the war with Iran continues. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka explains how drivers are being affected. 

Arrests made in "Trespassing Challenge" in Harris County
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You might have seen people on social media going into abandoned buildings, filming and exploring. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour has more where a similar incident occurred in Harris County on Monday. 

Call for Harris County Judge's resignation
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A push by one Harris County Commissioner for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to resign didn't occur during a meeting on Tuesday. FOX 26's MeKenna Earnhart explains. 

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 1 on Trump birthright order

The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.

"Texas Killing Fields" suspect indicted after 42 years
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Officials have arrested a suspect who was indicted after 42 years. James Dolphs Elmore Jr. of Bacliff was charged with manslaughter and felony tampering with evidence. 

Harris County Judge’s rodeo incident 'should be grounds for resignation', commissioner says

Harris County commissioner introduced a resolution to recognize the success of the Houston rodeo. However, in the same resolution, he includes Judge Lina Hidalgo's behavior at the event is grounds for resignation.

Resolution claims Judge Hidalgo's rodeo incident is grounds for resignation
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Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey introduced a resolution to recognize the success of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. While introducing the resolution, he acknowledges the incident involving Judge Lina Hidalgo being removed from the grounds and calls for her resignation.

Handcuffed woman who squeezed out of window of Michigan police car caught days after escape

A Michigan woman who managed to escape police custody by squeezing out of a patrol vehicle window while handcuffed over the weekend is back in custody, the Muskegon County Prosecutor's Office confirmed.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla to make state visit to Washington, DC

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to the United States in late April to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, a trip that will include a stop at the White House.

DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach Airport after Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.

Fort Bend ISD shares new details on school closures, boundary changes; teachers to get placement updates

Fort Bend ISD leaders shared new details on school closures and boundary changes, including teacher placements, special education timelines, transportation updates and what families can expect by mid-April.

TCU’s Final Four bid ends as South Carolina pulls away for 78-52 Elite Eight win

South Carolina advanced to the Final Four by pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 78-52 victory over TCU, setting up a high-stakes semifinal matchup against undefeated UConn.

Are tougher catalytic converter laws in Texas actually leading to more jail time?
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In 2023, Texas lawmakers made catalytic converter theft its own offense with a maximum sentence of up to 2 years in state jail. Multiple convictions can make it a third-degree felony with a maximum sentence of 2 to 10 years in prison. But are are judges and juries utilizing the stiffer punishment?