Dallas PD: Woman confessed to stabbing 7-year-old daughter to death
According to the affidavit, 7-year-old Madison Petry was stabbed more than 30 times. An off-duty deputy drove the girl to the nearest fire station to try to save her. Her mother confessed to her murder.
Second suspect arrested following mass shooting that left one dead
A second suspect in Saturday's mass shooting in downtown Austin has been arrested and charged.
Hospital workers' vaccine requirement challenge thrown out
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
POLICE: Houston father accidentally shoots 9-year-old son in the chest
A 9-year-old boy is fighting for his life after officials say his father accidentally shot him in the chest.
Man urinating in middle of north Houston street, shot and killed by confronting residents
A man has died Thursday night after a heated confrontation with north Houston residents when authorities say he was seen urinating in the middle of the street.
TCU replaces 'freshman' title with 'first-year student'
TCU will now call freshman, first year students, in an effort to be more gender inclusive.
Father calls out judge for giving daughter's rapist a light sentence
A Polk County dad is speaking out after his 14-year-old daughter was raped and the judge handed down a sentence that will allow the rapist to walk free about 100 days from now.
Joint Base San Antonio Lackland lifts lockdown after active shooter report
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
Authorities identify body found in Jasper is 5-year-old Samuel Olson, cause of death released
Authorities have confirmed that the body found in a Jasper motel room is that of 5-year-old Samuel Olson.
Woman arrested for posing as 13-year-old daughter at school, video shows
The mother said she put on fake tanner and dyed her hair to better resemble her teen daughter. Parts of the school day were captured on video and posted to YouTube.
Affidavit reveals 5-year-old Samuel Olson’s decomposed body was carried around for weeks
In a case involving a 5-year-old Houston boy, whose body was found inside a Jasper motel days after he was reported missing, an arrest affidavit reveals Samuel Olson died weeks before.
Houston police believe body found in Jasper is Samuel Olson; father's girlfriend in custody
Houston police say the girlfriend of the missing boy's father is facing a charge of tampering with evidence after a body believed to be that of 6-year-old Samuel Olson was found in a Jasper motel room.
3-year-old girl survives freak accident at Parker equestrian center
A galloping horse tried to avoid a three-year-old North Texas girl, attempting to jump over her last second. It nearly succeeded, except for a powerful hind leg that kicked her in the face.
Pregnant woman delivers baby after being shot while leaving Dallas church
A pregnant woman delivered a healthy baby boy after she was shot leaving a church in Far Northeast Dallas.
Carnival gets CDC approval for Florida, Texas cruises this summer
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Texas House Democrats stage walkout to block controversial GOP voting bill
Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S.
Southwest, American Airlines temporarily halt alcohol service after rise in passenger violence
Southwest and American Airlines announced a temporary halt in alcohol service amid a rise in passenger violence.
Hospital faces lawsuit over coronavirus vaccination mandate
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
Texas Six Flags roller coaster stops mid-ride, 20 riders rescued
Several riders were trapped Saturday on a roller coaster that stopped in the middle of a ride at the Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park in San Antonio.