Family of Timberview High School shooting suspect says he was being bullied
“The decision he made, taking the gun, we are not justifying that. That was not right. But he was trying to protect himself. We hope the police department does the investigation properly,” the Timberview High School shooting suspect's family told reporters.
“The decision he made, taking the gun, we are not justifying that. That was not right. But he was trying to protect himself. We hope the police department does the investigation properly,” the Timberview High School shooting suspect's family told reporters.
Judge orders Texas to suspend law banning most abortions
The order by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman is the first legal blow to the Texas law known as Senate Bill 8.
The order by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman is the first legal blow to the Texas law known as Senate Bill 8.
Alexis Sharkey's husband found dead as authorities tried to serve arrest warrant in her death
Houston police say Thomas Sharkey, the husband of 26-year-old social media influencer Alexis Sharkey, took his own life in Florida when authorities attempted to serve an arrest warrant in connection to her death last November.
Houston police say Thomas Sharkey, the husband of 26-year-old social media influencer Alexis Sharkey, took his own life in Florida when authorities attempted to serve an arrest warrant in connection to her death last November.
Timberview High School shooting leaves four injured; suspect arrested
Four people were injured after a shooting at Mansfield ISD's Timberview High School in Arlington on Wednesday morning. Authorities arrested an 18-year-old suspect.
Four people were injured after a shooting at Mansfield ISD's Timberview High School in Arlington on Wednesday morning. Authorities arrested an 18-year-old suspect.
Texas man gets 15 months for posting hoax about COVID-19 patient licking groceries
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
A San Antonio man falsely claimed on social media that he had paid a person infected with COVID-19 to lick items at a grocery store, authorities said.
Armed customer fatally shoots robber at Texas restaurant
An armed customer intervened in the attempted robbery of a fried chicken fast food restaurant. They shot the two robbers, killing one of them.
An armed customer intervened in the attempted robbery of a fried chicken fast food restaurant. They shot the two robbers, killing one of them.
William Shatner officially headed to space Oct. 12 on Blue Origin rocket
William Shatner, known to many as Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek, will blast off into space on Oct. 12 aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
William Shatner, known to many as Captain James T. Kirk from Star Trek, will blast off into space on Oct. 12 aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Former student arrested, principal hospitalized following active shooting at SW Houston school
Officials with YES Prep say a former student, Dexter Kelsey, came to the Southwest Secondary campus around 11:45 a.m. and opened fire. No students were injured, but an administrator was and a suspect is in custody.
Officials with YES Prep say a former student, Dexter Kelsey, came to the Southwest Secondary campus around 11:45 a.m. and opened fire. No students were injured, but an administrator was and a suspect is in custody.
Man who refused mask arrested for restaurant stabbing
Police in Texas have arrested a man who was accused of stabbing a restaurant manager with a pocketknife after being told he needed to wear a mask.
Police in Texas have arrested a man who was accused of stabbing a restaurant manager with a pocketknife after being told he needed to wear a mask.
Girl allegedly stabbed to death by twin brother
A 17-year-old Texas girl was allegedly stabbed to death by her twin brother in their home.
A 17-year-old Texas girl was allegedly stabbed to death by her twin brother in their home.
Carrollton teen father accused of murdering newborn son
Carrollton police say a teen father is charged with murdering his newborn son because he was angry at the mother for keeping the baby and was worried about paying child support.
Carrollton police say a teen father is charged with murdering his newborn son because he was angry at the mother for keeping the baby and was worried about paying child support.
Man arrested for burning dismembered bodies in Fort Worth dumpster
Fort Worth police say the man wanted for murdering, dismembering and then burning the bodies of three people confessed to that crime as well as to two other murders.
Fort Worth police say the man wanted for murdering, dismembering and then burning the bodies of three people confessed to that crime as well as to two other murders.
CDC: Child infected by deadly brain-eating amoeba at Arlington splash pad
A brain-eating amoeba killed a child in Tarrant County, and investigators say it was likely contracted at one of Arlington's splash pads.
A brain-eating amoeba killed a child in Tarrant County, and investigators say it was likely contracted at one of Arlington's splash pads.
Girl, 5, thinks mom is alien from 'Men in Black' after seeing planet on passport
Nala-Joye, 5, was brought to tears believing her mom was actually an alien from “Men in Black” due to a planet pictured on her mother’s passport.
Nala-Joye, 5, was brought to tears believing her mom was actually an alien from “Men in Black” due to a planet pictured on her mother’s passport.
Salmonella: CDC investigating outbreak linked to unknown food source
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has been reported in at least 29 states from an unknown food source.
Man accused of killing 2-year-old for wiping feces on him
A Texas man is accused of killing a 2-year-old in his care for wiping feces on him.
A Texas man is accused of killing a 2-year-old in his care for wiping feces on him.
Dismembered bodies of child, female, man found in burning dumpster in Fort Worth
Fort Worth police are investigating after finding three bodies following a dumpster fire outside a business Wednesday morning.
Fort Worth police are investigating after finding three bodies following a dumpster fire outside a business Wednesday morning.
Prosper cheerleader damages spinal cord in tumbling accident
A 16-year-old Prosper cheerleader had a freak tumbling accident Monday night, which damaged her spinal cord.
A 16-year-old Prosper cheerleader had a freak tumbling accident Monday night, which damaged her spinal cord.
Rowlett sports bar kicks out couple for wearing masks
A couple says they were inside the Hang Time Restaurant for less than 10 minutes. The couple claims they were told to leave because both of them were wearing masks. "F***k the pandemic. I don’t care about that s**t," the owner said. "I’m tired of it. I’m tired of the masks."
A couple says they were inside the Hang Time Restaurant for less than 10 minutes. The couple claims they were told to leave because both of them were wearing masks. "F***k the pandemic. I don’t care about that s**t," the owner said. "I’m tired of it. I’m tired of the masks."
More than 6,000 migrants removed from Texas encampment, officials say
U.S. officials say more than 6,000 Haitians and other migrants have been removed from an encampment at a Texas border town.
U.S. officials say more than 6,000 Haitians and other migrants have been removed from an encampment at a Texas border town.