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.
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.
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.
$35.2 million in meth seized by CBP officers from truck hauling strawberry purée
CBP officers discovered packages with more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine inside a truck arriving from Mexico.
CBP officers discovered packages with more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine inside a truck arriving from Mexico.
Here’s how you can be ‘Chief Taco Officer’ and earn $10K
Favor is looking for someone to drive across Texas in search of the best tacos.
Favor is looking for someone to drive across Texas in search of the best tacos.
Border agents seize $35.2M in meth in Texas
Nearly 1,761 pounds of methamphetamine were discovered inside a truck hauling strawberry purée.
Nearly 1,761 pounds of methamphetamine were discovered inside a truck hauling strawberry purée.
Hundreds of shark fins found at Texas restaurant
Texas officials discovered the fins during a recent inspection of the restaurant
Texas officials discovered the fins during a recent inspection of the restaurant
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.
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.
Woman shot, killed by teen 'while they were playing with guns,' Sheriff says
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says a woman “was possibly shot by a known male while they were playing with guns.”
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says a woman “was possibly shot by a known male while they were playing with guns.”
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.
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.
Daughter finds missing Houston mom after more than 50 years
DNA confirms the identity of a young Houston wife and mother, who has been missing since 1970.
DNA confirms the identity of a young Houston wife and mother, who has been missing since 1970.
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.
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.
Houston daycare slammed with $1M lawsuit after 3-year-old allegedly sodomized
A Houston daycare faces a $1 million lawsuit after a 3-year-old boy was allegedly sodomized while under its care.
A Houston daycare faces a $1 million lawsuit after a 3-year-old boy was allegedly sodomized while under its care.
‘We’re just trusting God to help us’: Pastor of church destroyed by tornado pushes ahead with Easter services
Amongst the rubble is the site of the Victory Baptist Church, which is essentially now nothing more than a concrete slab.
Amongst the rubble is the site of the Victory Baptist Church, which is essentially now nothing more than a concrete slab.
Woman reportedly on drugs has baby taken, nearly $2 million worth of meth found
Officials say they were called out to a home in reference to a call about a woman “under the influence and could not take care of her two-year-old child.”
Officials say they were called out to a home in reference to a call about a woman “under the influence and could not take care of her two-year-old child.”
Venomous blue dragons washing on shore along Texas beaches
The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.
The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.
Historic size? National Weather Service to study large hail found in Texas
After posting about the 5.5-inch hailstone on social media, the National Weather Service contacted her and asked Brown to preserve it, so they can study it.
After posting about the 5.5-inch hailstone on social media, the National Weather Service contacted her and asked Brown to preserve it, so they can study it.
First Texas bus drops off migrants blocks from U.S. Capitol in DC
A bus from Texas arrived in Washington, D.C. Wednesday morning, transporting dozens of illegal immigrants as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s new plan to counter federal immigration policies during an ongoing border crisis.
A bus from Texas arrived in Washington, D.C. Wednesday morning, transporting dozens of illegal immigrants as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s new plan to counter federal immigration policies during an ongoing border crisis.
Texas City ISD elementary students raise nearly $2,000 for classmate with cancer
We first met 8-year-old Cameron Holcomb in September when his life was saved by a good Samaritan who stopped in traffic to help his mom. Now he is in another fight for his life against an aggressive stage 3 cancer.
We first met 8-year-old Cameron Holcomb in September when his life was saved by a good Samaritan who stopped in traffic to help his mom. Now he is in another fight for his life against an aggressive stage 3 cancer.
Dolphin dies after reportedly being harassed by Texas beachgoers
Officials say the dolphin was "pushed back to the sea, where beachgoers tried to swim with and ride the sick animal."
Officials say the dolphin was "pushed back to the sea, where beachgoers tried to swim with and ride the sick animal."
Texas hopes this giant traffic-cone snake will make you hit the brakes
The rattlesnake joins two other larger-than-life cone creatures, Safe-T-Rex and Work Zone Willy, at a Texas travel information center in Anthony, Texas, about 20 miles north of El Paso.
The rattlesnake joins two other larger-than-life cone creatures, Safe-T-Rex and Work Zone Willy, at a Texas travel information center in Anthony, Texas, about 20 miles north of El Paso.