Harris Co. girl, 16, shot and killed; mother's boyfriend charged with murder

A 16-year-old girl was found shot to death at a home in north Harris County, and her mother’s boyfriend has been charged with murder, authorities say.

Houston-area man charged after golf cart death at Astros chairman's course

A Houston man died after falling off of a golf cart at a Florida golf club, and the Spring man who was driving was arrested for DUI manslaughter, police say.

Governor Abbott asks Elon Musk to bring Twitter to Texas

Elon Musk's $44 billion offer to buy Twitter has been accepted by the social media platform. The announcement brings up the question, could Twitter relocate to Texas?

Crowley High School student killed in shooting outside after-prom party

A mother is devastated over the loss of her only son, 17-year-old Rashard Guinyard. He was shot and killed early Sunday morning during an after-prom party in southwest Fort Worth.

Melissa Lucio's execution halted by Texas appeals court

A Texas appeals court on Monday delayed the execution of Melissa Lucio amid growing doubts about whether she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter in a case that has garnered the support of lawmakers, celebrities and even some jurors who sentenced her to death.

Body of Texas Army National Guard soldier found

22-year-old Texas Army National Guard Specialist Bishop E. Evans went missing while trying to rescue migrants in a river at the state’s border with Mexico, Texas officials said.

Border agents seize $35.2M in meth in Texas

Nearly 1,761 pounds of methamphetamine were discovered inside a truck hauling strawberry purée.

Man found shot to death inside car with 3-year-old in backseat

Police say they found a man shot to death in a car with his foot still on the parking brake and a 3-year-old boy in the backseat.

National Guard soldier missing after trying to rescue migrants in river

A Texas National Guard soldier has gone missing while trying to rescue migrants in the Rio Grande at the state’s border with Mexico on Friday.

Missing North Texas teen was a sex trafficking victim in Oklahoma, police say

A teenager who disappeared while attending a Dallas Mavericks game earlier this month is safe with her family — but not before she was put through a terrifying ordeal 200 miles away.