Mother, her boyfriend charged after 8-year-old's remains were found in west Harris Co. apartment
Arrests have been made after an eight-year-old boy's remains were found at an apartment in west Harris County. Gloria Williams, 35, the mother of the eight-year-old, and Brian Coulter, 31, the boyfriend of the mother, were taken into custody and charged on Tuesday.
Arrests have been made after an eight-year-old boy's remains were found at an apartment in west Harris County. Gloria Williams, 35, the mother of the eight-year-old, and Brian Coulter, 31, the boyfriend of the mother, were taken into custody and charged on Tuesday.
Texas kids abandoned with skeletal remains of 9-year-old brother fed by neighbors
The three children in Houston who were abandoned in an apartment as their dead brother’s body decomposed relied on neighbors to feed them.
The three children in Houston who were abandoned in an apartment as their dead brother’s body decomposed relied on neighbors to feed them.
HCSO: 3 children abandoned, skeletal remains of another child found in Harris Co. apartment
Harris County authorities say they found three kids abandoned in the apartment and what appears to be skeletal remains of another child.
Harris County authorities say they found three kids abandoned in the apartment and what appears to be skeletal remains of another child.
2 children killed, 4 hospitalized from crash at Kerrville car race
Two children are reported dead after a car lost control at the 2nd Annual Kerrville Airport Race Wars. Five people are reportedly in critical condition.
Two children are reported dead after a car lost control at the 2nd Annual Kerrville Airport Race Wars. Five people are reportedly in critical condition.
Fish caught with live, tongue-eating parasite in its mouth
Every once in a while, nature reveals something that looks like it came straight out of a horror movie.
Every once in a while, nature reveals something that looks like it came straight out of a horror movie.
Woman's dismembered body stuffed inside crate, son charged with her murder
A Houston-area man is charged in the grisly murder of his mother, whose body was found dismembered inside a crate.
A Houston-area man is charged in the grisly murder of his mother, whose body was found dismembered inside a crate.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to block Texas abortion law
The Justice Department asked the high court Monday to lift an order imposed by a conservative federal appeals court that has allowed Texas to continue enforcing the nation's strictest curbs on abortion.
The Justice Department asked the high court Monday to lift an order imposed by a conservative federal appeals court that has allowed Texas to continue enforcing the nation's strictest curbs on abortion.
Couple surprised at airport with stowaway in luggage: their Chihuahua
A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.
A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.
William Shatner launches into space aboard Blue Origin rocket
William Shatner, known to many "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk, launched into space on Wednesday aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
William Shatner, known to many "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk, launched into space on Wednesday aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Federal appeals court lets Texas temporarily resume strict abortion law
A federal appeals court is temporarily allowing the nation’s toughest abortion law to resume in Texas.
A federal appeals court is temporarily allowing the nation’s toughest abortion law to resume in Texas.
Timberview High School shooting suspect bonds out of jail
Timothy Simpkins kept quiet after getting out of jail. He did not respond to reporters when asked if he had anything to say to those who were hurt in Wednesday's shooting at Timberview High School.
Timothy Simpkins kept quiet after getting out of jail. He did not respond to reporters when asked if he had anything to say to those who were hurt in Wednesday's shooting at Timberview High School.
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.
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.
Opponents of Texas abortion ban expand challenges
Opponents of a new Texas ban on most abortions filed a lawsuit in Illinois on Tuesday after weeks of being thwarted by courts elsewhere in their efforts to block the nation’s most restrictive abortion law.
Opponents of a new Texas ban on most abortions filed a lawsuit in Illinois on Tuesday after weeks of being thwarted by courts elsewhere in their efforts to block the nation’s most restrictive abortion law.
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.
Bond set at more than $5 million for former student accused of shooting principal at YES Prep
During a court trial hearing, officials say Dexter Kelsey, 25, went into the school intending to shoot a staff member due to a grudge stemming from 2015.
During a court trial hearing, officials say Dexter Kelsey, 25, went into the school intending to shoot a staff member due to a grudge stemming from 2015.
Women’s March for abortion rights underway nationwide
Thousands of protesters are demanding continued access to abortion in marches across the country Saturday in a year when conservative lawmakers and judges have put it in jeopardy.
Thousands of protesters are demanding continued access to abortion in marches across the country Saturday in a year when conservative lawmakers and judges have put it in jeopardy.
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.