Teen at center of dreadlocks controversy withdraws from Barbers Hill ISD
The high school senior at the middle of a controversy surrounding the length of his dreadlocks has withdrawn from Barbers Hill ISD, his parents say.
Police chief: 2 dead after massive explosion in Houston
The explosion shook other buildings about 4:30 a.m., with reports on Twitter of a boom felt across the city. A fire burned following the explosion smoke was seen hanging over the area.
Video captures teacher appearing to abuse special needs boy
Surveillance video of a teacher appearing to shove and even kick a special needs student is raising alarm at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in Rosenberg.
Horse euthanized after it was found emaciated in Navasota
The Navasota community is upset when photos surfaced of an emaciated horse trapped with barbed wire around one of its legs. Other horses in the community are also in poor condition.
Texas man charged with murder of baby put in backpack, left in trunk: police
A West Texas man accused of putting his girlfriend’s 10-month-old daughter in a backpack and leaving her in a car trunk for five hours was charged Wednesday with capital murder.
FBI: Child predator wanted in Sacramento County possibly in Texas
The FBI is searching for a child predator wanted for allegedly sexually abusing a young girl in Sacramento County, authorities said.
Police: Parishioners kill man who fatally shot 2 at church
The death of the second person was confirmed Sunday evening by FBI spokesman Jason Wandel. He also said the two congregants who opened fire on the suspect were part of a security team at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement.
‘All is not lost in this world’: Garbage man leaves gift for toddler who waves at him every trash day
A garbage man gave a 2-year-old boy who waves at him on trash day a holiday surprise.
Woman, 33, and her 2-week-old baby last seen in Austin
Have you seen them? Heidi Broussard, 33, was last seen wearing a purple-colored shirt with long sleeves. It is unknown what color the baby, Margot Carey, was wearing when she mysteriously disappeared.
Fire at under construction Globe Life Field now contained; cause being investigated
Flames and plumes of smoke were seen coming from the roof of Globe Life Field Saturday afternoon after a fire started there.
Texas wedding bouquet toss ends with elderly woman being pushed to the ground
“Sorry about ya Grammy,” Lauren Turner captioned the video she posted on Sunday. She also included the hashtag “it wasn’t me.”
Report: Guatemalan teen who died in US custody was unresponsive for hours
A flu-ridden 16-year-old boy from Guatemala was unresponsive for hours before he was found dead, according to video footage released Thursday.
Texas man, 19, allegedly carved his name into girlfriend's forehead, report says
A Texas man who police said had a history of violence was arrested on Friday night for allegedly punching his girlfriend multiple times and carving his name into her forehead during a fight.
Austin couple declared oldest living married couple in the world by Guinness World Records
More than 80 years ago, John and Charlotte Henderson met as students at the University of Texas and both say they would've never imagined they'd be a world record holding couple.
Popular Selena tribute singer from L.A. released after being detained by immigration agents
A scare at a Texas airport for a tribute singer for the late Tejano artist, Selena. Singer Karol Posadas says she was arrested and detained for days by immigration agents.
Rage Against the Machine will reunite for Coachella 2020
Rage Against the Machine will reunite for both weekends of Coachella and three shows in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico.
Washington Nationals become World Series champs for 1st time in franchise history, beating Houston Astros 6-2
The Washington Nationals made franchise history and earned their first World Series title by defeating the Houston Astros 6-2.
World Series: Washington Nationals force Game 7 with 7-2 win against Houston Astros
The Washington Nationals forced a Game 7 Tuesday night after defeating the Houston Astros 7-2.
James Younger, 7, to have Texas judge decide fate amid parents' gender transition battle; Abbott wades in
Jeff Younger petitioned the court earlier this month for sole custody of his twin boys, James and Jude, in an effort to prevent their mother, Dr. Anne Georgulas, from allowing James to begin hormone replacement therapy.
3 Missouri children missing since 2017 found in Texas, reports say
Three missing children from Missouri have been found in Texas with their mother, two years after they were allegedly abducted.



















