Ex-Dallas officer Amber Guyger granted parole 7 years after murder of Botham Jean

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was granted parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence for the 2018 murder of her neighbor, Botham Jean, after mistakenly entering his apartment.

$745K returned to donors after GoFundMe says elderly couple's daughter made up neighbor's identity

GoFundMe refunded over $745,000 after discovering a viral campaign for an elderly man was organized by his daughter in The Colony, who violated terms by faking her identity as a stranger.

SpaceX achieves orbit with Starship Flight 14 before cutting test mission short

SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.

Watch: Suspect in suspicious ATM activity tosses $6,000 out truck window during police pursuit

A police pursuit of a man wanted for suspicious ATM activity in Texas came to an end when officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop after the suspect tossed $6,000 out of the pickup truck he was driving. 

Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November

President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.

Hero who duct-taped violent Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out after suspect fired from Tucson firm

"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.

Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections

An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.

Tropical Depression Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds

Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.

ICE agent released from Texas jail after court ruling in extradition battle

ICE agent Christian Castro has been released from jail in Texas after a judge denied a motion by Minnesota officials seeking to keep him held as they fight for his extradition in a Hennepin County case.

Judge denies Minnesota bid to keep ICE agent jailed in Texas

A judge has denied an attempt by Minnesota officials to block the release of the ICE agent charged in a January shooting in Minneapolis as the state battles with Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the agent's extradition.

Judge to rule whether Texas must extradite ICE officer to Minnesota
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A federal judge is expected to decide whether Texas must extradite ICE officer Christian Castro to Minnesota, where he faces assault and false reporting charges stemming from a January shooting.

Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge

A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. 

Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested in Collin County on multiple charges

Xavier Landum, the Dallas rapper who goes by the stage name BigXthaplug, was arrested on Friday and booked into the Collin County Jail on multiple charges.

Houston rapper Trae tha Truth brings food, supplies and hope to storm-hit Indiana
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Houston rapper and humanitarian Trae tha Truth teamed up with Operation BBQ Relief to bring thousands of hot meals, supplies and hands-on help to Northwest Indiana residents still recovering from devastating storms and prolonged power outages.

Judge removed from Karmelo Anthony case after murder conviction
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Karmelo Anthony’s legal team is challenging his murder conviction in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, arguing that his original trial violated his constitutional rights.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.