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.

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.

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.

Deputy dead after allegedly shooting herself in head in argument with Houston firefighter boyfriend

Amanda Crowder, a Harris County sheriff's deputy has died after a gunshot wound to the head, which her Houston firefighter boyfriend says was self-inflicted. Police are investigating the incident.

Texas Synagogue Aftermath: Houston Rabbi breathes sigh of relief after hostages rescued

“When [crimes like this] happen to one of our own friends and colleagues, and not too far from home, we really shutter when we think about what the experience might be,” Rabbi David Lyon with Congregation Beth Israel - Houston explained.

Texas synagogue hostage-taker identified by FBI as British national

The FBI has identified the man killed after taking four people hostage inside a North Texas synagogue Saturday as 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram.

Texas synagogue hostage situation sparks reaction from public officials

Public officials around the globe reacted after news broke of a man reportedly holding four people hostage inside a North Texas synagogue.

Colleyville synagogue hostage situation: Hostages rescued, suspect dead

The four people taken hostage at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville have been rescued safe and alive. The suspect who took the hostages is dead.

NYPD increases security at synagogues due to Texas hostage situation

“Out of an abundance of caution, the NYPD has deployed additional resources to key Jewish locations around the city tonight,” Mayor Eric Adams said in a tweet.

'I want to be fired,' Lamar CISD teacher heard on camera ranting towards students

"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done.  I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."

Houston police: Prematurely born baby found buried days after teen gave birth

Police say the remains of a baby born prematurely were found buried in southwest Houston after a teen went to the hospital for abdominal pain and told staff she had given birth days before.

10-year-old Houston cancer patient sworn-in by dozens of law enforcement agencies

Devarjaye Daniel, a 10-year-old Houston cancer patient, became an honorary police officer for 35 law enforcement agencies in Brazoria County on Wednesday, getting closer to his goal of 100!

Cy-Fair ISD trustee's words on Black teachers called 'racist'

Video posted to Twitter shows part of an argument from Scott Henry speaking about the percentage of black teachers in school districts relative to their quality.