Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic
Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls, court docs show.
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Fulshear Police Department Captain takes aim at teen distracted driving with 'rookie responders' course
Fulshear Police Capt. Mike McCoy reached a milestone Tuesday by educating his 8,500th student through "Rookie Responders," a monthly course created nine years ago to prepare young drivers for traffic stops and road hazards....
Gov. Abbott activates Texas emergency resources ahead of flood threat
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as heavy rain and flooding threaten parts of West Texas and the Texas Panhandle....
Administration's focus on noncitizen voting has led to 160 arrests. Experts say that shows it's rare
The Trump administration's whole-of-government effort to find and prosecute noncitizens illegally on state voter rolls has resulted in about 1,600 voter fraud cases that have led to 160 arrests, Homeland Security Investigations senior official Matthew Millhollin said in a press b...
15-year-old fatally shot near Westfield High School in Spring
A 15-year-old was fatally shot on a sidewalk near Westfield High School. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the victim is believed to be a student of the School. Gonzalez said an encounter took place on the sidewalk between the teenager and a man before shots were fired. Inve...
US Justice Department charges Utah postal worker with dumping mail ballots in trash during primary
A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state's June primary , the Justice Department said Tuesday. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter said during a news conference that Damon Matai Seei w...
Driver allegedly rams ICE vehicle, crashes into tree attempting to flee in Galveston
Authorities say the driver of a truck allegedly rammed into an ICE vehicle before crashing into a tree while attempting to flee immigration authorities in Galveston. The Galveston County Pct. 3 Constable’s Office says it happened in the 13000 block of Duobloon Avenue at the inter...
Judge sets hearing for Venezuelan man shot by ICE and police in Texas release some video from scene
A judge has ordered a Venezuelan man shot in Texas by a federal immigration officer to appear in court as his attorneys seek to stop his removal from the U.S. and criticize his medical care, saying he remains in pain from a bullet lodged in his back. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 2...
Willis ISD begins use of metal detectors following multiple recent firearm incidents
The new security measures come after a student at Willis High School was detained Monday for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to campus, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s office....
13 Alert Traffic: Crews clean up aftermath of 18-wheeler fire on inbound lanes of I-69 near Fannin
An 18-wheeler fire caused some backups for drivers along the Southwest Freeway near Fannin on Tuesday morning.
Riverside, California man may lose both legs after helping pregnant woman escape fire
A man is recovering from emergency surgery and could lose both legs after he says he tried to help a pregnant woman escape a burning apartment complex....
Pilots killed in Yosemite Dome Fire helicopter crash identified
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed Sunday afternoon while conducting water drops on a wildfire at Yosemite National Park, officials say....
US military plane crashes near US air base in Germany, injuring pilot
An American military aircraft crashed at a U.S. air base in western Germany on Tuesday, injuring the pilot, the American military said.
Maryland hunter's alleged mistake leaves Delaware mother dead
A Maryland hunter is accused of fatally shooting a woman after mistaking her for a deer while she walked through a Delaware field with her children, according to state police....
A US military plane crashes near a US air base in Germany, injuring the pilot
An American military aircraft crashed at a U.S. air base in western Germany on Tuesday, injuring the pilot, the American military said. In a statement, the U.S. Air Base Spangdahlem said that the pilot ejected and was receiving medical care. It also said the plane, which was an F...
Hayden Panettiere died from an overdose involving fentanyl. She had just gone to rehab, coroner says
Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, and had been in rehab just weeks before, according to a coroner’s report obtained by The Associated Press. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Ca...
Galveston County Sheriff's Deputy fired after seen on video tailing car, preventing traffic from passing, Texas officials say
A Galveston County Sheriff's Office deputy was relieved of duty after a posted video showed them tailing a driver too closely in Texas.
Worker killed in tower amusement ride crash at Munich Oktoberfest
An employee died after an accidented involving a free-fall tower ride at the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich.
Tractor-trailer catches fire on Highway 59 northbound at Fannin Street
Drivers heading through Houston using the Southwest Freeway early Tuesday morning are facing delays following a major vehicle fire.
Tractor-trailer fire closes Highway 59 lanes near Fannin St. in Houston
An early morning tractor-trailer fire shut down all northbound lanes of Highway 59 near Fannin Street in Houston on Tuesday. The fire was reported at 2:47 a.m. The Houston Fire Department is on the scene handling the incident. Injuries, if any, have not yet been confirmed. No fur...
Gunman opens fire near Turkish high school, wounding at least 11
A gunman opened fire near a high school in western Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 11 people, officials said. Police arrested a suspect. Three of the wounded were in critical condition and receiving intensive care, Education Minister Mustafa Ciftci said. One person had been ...
A surge of ICE arrests and the shooting of a Venezuelan man strike fear into Austin neighborhoods
From the Mexican restaurant where he works in North Austin, Juan Perez has seen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detain more and more people in the area. That includes construction workers, stopping at the gas station or the Dollar Tree for ice before their work ...
Girlfriend asks court to drop assault charge against UH football player
A Houston Cougars football player was re-arrested on Monday during an initial court appearance after judge raised his bond.
“Stay alert” and don’t fall for payment-app scams
The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving payment apps such as Venmo, Zelle and Cash App. Officials say scammers send unexpected money to someone they don’t know, then claim the payment was made by mistake and ask the recipient to...
Blue Bell sued by EEOC after firing Jewish worker over beard request
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Blue Bell Creameries, alleging the company unlawfully fired a Jewish technician after he requested a religious accommodation to keep his beard....
Deputy fired after video shows them tailing driver in patrol car without lights activated, GCSO says
Another driver posted a video of a GCSO deputy tailing a driver and impeding lanes, preventing other drivers from passing.
Man charged in killing of 5-year-old girl admits to firing shots at vehicle, court records show
The man accused of fatally shooting a 5-year-old girl in northwest Harris County admitted to investigators that he fired shots at the vehicle the child was in, court records show....
Family of five witnesses trauma after shooter opens fire on car in Harris County, killing 5-year-old
A northwest Harris County mother is speaking out after her 5-year-old daughter was shot and killed while riding in the family car — and the man accused of pulling the trigger is now facing capital murder charges. Monica Hicks was driving her five children home from her mother’s h...
Body found in Little White Oak Bayou in Near Northside Houston neighborhood
Houston police have confirmed a body was recovered from a bayou in the Near Northside neighborhood.
Houston crime: Investigators solve March 2011 murder case, suspect arrested
An arrest has been made following the death of a woman back in 2011, authorities said.
Dolly Parton’s nephew fired from security role at singer’s properties: Report
Dolly Parton’s nephew, who announced the singer's death last month, was removed from his longtime security role, according to a termination notice obtained by TMZ....
Northeast flights resuming: all ground stops lifted at EWR, JFK, TEB, LGA and PHL
The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover....
Man shot by ICE in Austin says he has a bullet lodged in his back and was denied medical care
Mayor Kirk Watson said he wanted the Austin Police Department to be involved in the investigation of the shooting to offer a “clear-eyed, third-party look” at what happened....
Man arrested and charged with woman's murder in connection to 2011 cold case, HPD says
Fifteen years after a woman was strangled to death, her accused killer is now behind bars and charged with murder, according to court documents.
Body recovered from Little Whiteoak Bayou in Near Northside, Houston Police Department says
The Houston Police Department said there were no obvious signs of trauma on the body recovered from Little Whiteoak Bayou.
Suspect arrested, charged in 2011 Houston murder
Houston police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with the 2011 murder of a 38-year-old woman in west Houston. Earnest Harold Smith is charged with murder in the case. He is no longer in the Harris County Jail after posting a $100,000 bond. HPD says Bridget Caldwell wa...
3 die after boat overturns on private lake in East Texas
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office said the bodies of three people were recovered from a private lake after a tragic boating accident on Sunday. The sheriff’s office says they were called at approximately 8:06 p.m. Sunday to the private lake. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders halt t...
LIVE RADAR: Thunderstorms bring hail and lightning through Houston area
Track it all on our live radar: Check the latest weather alerts Check real-time traffic conditions Check the forecast Share your weather pictures and video Download the free Storm Tracker 2 app...
Jason, Christina Nye, 6-year-old daughter killed in Granville County, North Carolina crash on I-85; son wounded: police
Jason and Christina Nye and their 6-year-old daughter were killed in a Granville County, North Carolina crash on I-85; their son was wounded, police say....
15-year-old arrested after loaded gun found in backpack at Willis High School, officials say
School officials said on Monday that administrators received an anonymous tip from another student, prompting the school to go on hold for the day.
Man charged with capital murder in shooting death of 5-year-old girl in Cypress
A 47-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl who was riding in her family’s car in northwest Harris County. “Our hearts are shattered”: Family asks for help to lay Zah’Layah to rest Jeremy Porter is accused of opening fire on t...
Galveston County Sheriff’s Office fires deputy over driving video: ‘Inappropriate, unacceptable’
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy has been fired after the agency reviewed video footage that depicted the deputy driving a marked unit in an “unacceptable” manner. According to the sheriff’s office, the footage showed the deputy following another vehicle at an ...
Vikki Goodwin files police report saying Dan Patrick broke law with AI-generated campaign ads
Goodwin said that two ads depicting "deepfake" images of her violate a campaign law passed by the Texas legislature in 2019.
Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight
President Donald Trump showed off his new White House helicopter landing pad on Monday, attempting to brush aside a First Amendment firestorm even as major television networks kept their cameras away in protest of CNN being banned from the grounds. A light drizzle fell on the Sou...
Apparent skeletal remains found in Third Ward under investigation
Police were called on Friday evening and found what they believe to be skeletal remains.
Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Austin said he tried to pull over before officers fired at him
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez’s wife told him to stay home on Sunday and spend time with her. But he wanted to work and earn some money as a DoorDash food delivery driver. So he left. At 12:30 p.m. the 28-year-old immigrant from Venezuela called his wife, “shouting that he had been ...
Teen arrested after sexual assault during Magnolia High School football game, MCSO says
A 16-year-old was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a 15-year-old near Magnolia High School's football field during a game, MCSO said.
Galveston County Sheriff’s Office deputy fired after ‘unacceptable’ tailgating, impeding traffic
A video posted to social media shows the deputy tailgating another car and impeding traffic lanes, which stopped other drivers from being able to safely pass....
Flock cameras across Houston: Who has access and what happens when they’re misused?
An investigation that began with questions about records inside the Pasadena Police Department has grown into a broader look at how Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras are being used across the Houston area. The Pasadena case prompted a broader question: how are F...
Authorities warn scammers are using real arrest information to target families
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers using information about recent arrests to target an arrested person’s family and demand money for bail or other supposed fees....
Watch: Florida deputies rush inside burning home to rescue five puppies
A Florida deputy became a hero to five puppies and their parents after rescuing them from a burning house fire.
Houston road rage shooting leaves 2 injured along I-610 West Loop
Houston police are working to piece together a messy road rage shooting that left two people hospitalized.
US pitches new AI alert system to China for incidents affecting national security
The United States is looking to establish a new “notification mechanism" with China that would be triggered in cases where artificial intelligence-related incidents could affect national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed the proposal Sunday as the two nations me...
NBC's 'Line of Fire' is what happens when you combine a procedural TV show with a soap opera
If you like crime procedurals, TV creator Joshua Safran suggests you catch the new NBC show “Line of Fire.” If you're more of a soap opera person, Safran urges you watch the new NBC show “Line of Fire.” The hybrid series features a family of law enforcement officers — one an FBI ...
Road rage leads to crash and shooting involving several people on West Loop, police say
Two people were shot, and a third person was hurt after a road rage situation led to a crash and a shooting on the West Loop Sunday night, according to HPD....
Newark NJ Transit bus attack: Man punches, pepper-sprays woman who bumped into child, police say
Police say a man punched and pepper-sprayed a woman on an NJ Transit bus in Newark after she bumped into a child when the bus stopped short.
Road rage on 610 leaves 2 shot, 7-year-old unharmed
Houston police are trying to piece together a road rage incident involving three vehicles that stretched for miles along the 610 Loop, leaving two people shot and others injured in a crash. A 7-year-old child was inside one of the vehicles during the incident. Police said an arme...
Despite state law, only eight of 160 utility companies have filed wildfire response plans
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. Only eight of 160 utility companies that operate in fire-prone areas of Texas have complied with a law th...
Russia targets Zaporizhzhia after Ukraine launches 1,000-drone weekend barrage
Russian drones struck the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Monday, a day after Kyiv’s forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia, officials said. The relentless daily attacks underscore the lack of significant progress in diplomatic efforts to end the fighting more t...
Man convicted of killing Indiana teens wants new trial and blames confessions under psychosis
An attorney for a man serving 130 years in prison for killing two teen girls in Indiana said police were so determined to find him guilty they used confessions gathered while he suffered from psychosis and withheld from trial a witness sketch that looked nothing like him. Jurors ...