Texas man hides fentanyl in child's toy, faces nearly a decade in prison

A Dallas man was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, including stashing the drugs inside his child’s stuffed bear.

Texas girl dies after parents allegedly tried to treat injuries with smoothies, vitamins, police say

The 12-year-old girl was injured on August 8 and her parents waited until August 12 to seek medical attention after the child began having respiratory issues, according to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Texas man tried to kill 4-month-old daughter by feeding her gasoline, police allege

The mother says she was not home when her daughter’s father allegedly fed her gasoline, but she arrived home shortly afterward. “I asked him, ‘Why does it smell like gas in my house?’"

‘I don't want to die,' student tells 911 dispatcher from Uvalde school during mass shooting

911 calls, body camera footage and surveillance videos from May 24, 2022 were included in a massive collection released by Uvalde city officials after a prolonged legal fight.

Videos and 911 calls from Uvalde school massacre released by officials after legal fight

The release of the records came in response to a lawsuit by news organizations after Uvalde officials refused to publicly release documents related to the shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Trump assassination attempt: Sen. Cornyn calls for Secret Service director to resign

U.S. Sen John Cornyn posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the attempted assassination was a “total failure by the Secret Service to execute their core mission.”

Evictions are rising fastest in these 5 American cities

Eviction filings are on the rise in several major cities as Americans grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and expensive rent costs.

Hurricane Beryl: 10 killed, more than 2 million without power

Beryl has now claimed at least 10 lives. One woman in the Houston area died after she couldn't use her oxygen machine when her power went out.

Will Hurricane Beryl cause gas prices to rise?

The Port of Corpus Christi was back open by Tuesday morning, but the Houston Ship Channel, a major point for the import and export of crude oil and refined products, remains closed.

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas

Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast early Monday morning.

Woman attacked by shark in South Padre: ‘I thought it was a big fish’

A Texas woman recalls her terrifying escape from a shark attack on South Padre Island. The shark bit her left calf off. "My leg is pretty much gone."

New details for arrests of Pete Arredondo, another former Uvalde school officer

The first criminal charges have been filed over the law enforcement response to the Robb Elementary School shooting, more than two years after the deadly event.

Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: Reactions pour in on social media

Two people were killed and many were hospitalized in a mass shooting at a Round Rock Juneteenth celebration Saturday night. Performers, public officials, and area organizations have released statements following the shooting.

North Texas officer confronts man on phone scamming elderly woman: 'You freaking moron!'

The elderly woman was on the phone with the scammer just moments away from sending $40,000. That's when an officer figured out what was happening, took the phone from her and let the scammer have it.

VIDEO: Giraffe tosses toddler at Texas wildlife park

A toddler trying to feed a giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose was lifted in the air by the animal.