Weapon used in Houston police shootout was illegally-modified machine gun
The gun that was used in Thursday’s shootout with police appears to have been illegally modified to operate as an automatic weapon: a machine gun.
Online petition demands release of Texas brothers accused of killing stepfather over alleged abuse of sister
A south Texas stepfather police say was murdered by teen brothers for allegedly abusing their half-sister had a warrant issued for another sexual abuse case against him.
Oscar Rosales arrested: Suspect in Houston murder of Pct. 5 corporal has bond denied
Oscar Rosales, the suspect facing a capital murder charge in the deadly Houston shooting of Harris County Pct. 5 Constable’s Office Corporal Charles Galloway, has been arrested in Mexico, authorities confirm.
Texas law aims to protect dogs from weather extremes
The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act was signed into law in October and went into effect on Jan. 18
Two teens killed in North Richland Hills home; mom’s boyfriend arrested
A man is accused of fatally shooting the two teenage sons of the North Richland Hills woman he was dating.
Teens accused of killing stepfather for what he allegedly did to their sister
BRUTAL BEATING: Police believe the stepfather may have still been alive when the teens allegedly dumped his body.
Texas schools closing, incentivizing substitutes to help
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Sleeping Fort Worth 15-year-old killed in drive by shooting
Fort Worth police are still investigating the drive-by shooting death of a Polytechnic High School sophomore and soccer player. Higinio Flores was asleep at the time.
Texas woman arrested after allegedly offering mother $500K to buy her baby while in Walmart checkout line
While the mom was with her baby in the self-checkout line at Walmart, the woman reportedly started commenting on his blonde hair and blue eyes and asked how much he costs before offering her $250,000 to buy her child. She then waited for her in the parking lot and screamed that the offer was now $500,000 before threatening to take her baby from her.
Mesquite 16-year-old fatally shot, dumped from moving car
Police are looking for the killer of a 16-year-old who was shot in the chest and thrown out of a car that never stopped in Mesquite Saturday night.
FBI looking for 'Granddaddy Bandit' accused of holding up two Houston banks
Authorities need your help finding a man the FBI has dubbed the "Granddaddy Bandit" for holding up two banks in Houston but only walked out with money from one of them.
Jewish leaders mark first Sabbath since Texas synagogue hostage siege
Jewish leaders marked the first Sabbath since last weekend's hostage-taking at Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, with a show of defiance against it and other acts of antisemitism.
Mark Cuban-backed online pharmacy promises to slash prescription drug prices
Mark Cuban says Cost Plus Drugs will buy more than 100 medications directly from their manufacturers and then sell them at lower prices.
Meat Loaf's father gave rock star name because he looked like 'meat'
Meatloaf inspired rock star Meat Loaf's father to give him the nickname that would go on to become his stage name, the singer explained in 2016 to FOX 5 NY morning program, 'Good Day New York."
Texas man charged with threatening to kill Georgia election officials
Chad Christopher Stark of Leander has been charged with one count of communicating interstate threats and now faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison if convicted.
Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ rock superstar, dies at 74: 'Our hearts are broken'
Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his "Bat Out of Hell" album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as "Paradise By the Dashboard Light," has died. He was 74.
HCSO Sheriff: Death of 3 teens found in Crosby home may be double homicide, suicide
The bodies of three teenagers have been found inside a home in Crosby, Texas.
Teen suspect charged with murder of Diamond Alvarez, 16, makes bond, records show
Court records show 17-year-old Frank Deleon Jr., who is charged with murder in the deadly Houston shooting of 16-year-old Diamond Alvarez, has made bond.
Suspect involved in deadly officer-involved shooting in NE Harris County identified
Authorities say Humphrey was the gunman behind the deadly shooting that occurred at Cracker Barrel over the weekend.
Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.