Aledo ISD students punished for ‘slave trade auction’ on Snapchat of Black classmates
After an investigation, the district says it disciplined the students involved for cyberbullying and racial harassment. They noted the incident caused a lot of pain for the victims, their families and other students of color.
Three young brothers in Houston need family to adopt them
The three Houston brothers — 5-year-old Antwann, 7-year-old Anthony and 8-year-old Artavius — have been in foster care for two years.
SB 4, the Star-Spangled Banner Protection Act, passes Texas Senate
The bill would make it mandatory to play the national anthem at sporting events in stadiums funded by taxpayers.
Dallas police working to identify man who assaulted puppies, causing their deaths
Dallas police have released a video of a man who assaulted two puppies, causing their deaths.
Pilot flies family kicked off Southwest flight over face mask to Austin
A Denver family got a flight on a private plane after being kicked off a Southwest flight to Austin because their toddler was not wearing his mask.
Abbott calls on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at immigration center
Abbott called on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at the Freeman Coliseum, where a number of unaccompanied migrant children are being housed.
Fmr. Dallas officer accused of murder out of jail after judge rules no probable cause in case against him
A former Dallas police officer who was accused of plotting two murders has been released from jail after a judge ruled there is no probable cause to proceed with the case.
Police: Irving mom confessed to murdering 1 and 6-year-old daughters
Irving police said 30-year-old Madison McDonald showed up at the police department and used the phone in the lobby to report that she'd killed her two young daughters.
Family of George Floyd, activists rally for police reform at Texas Capitol
Those that came together weren’t just gathering to honor George Floyd. They were fighting for something they believe could bring change, the George Floyd Act.
'NOT an April Fools' Day joke': AFD saves squirrel stuck in tree
Austin Fire Department says This is NOT an April Fools' Day joke, but it may be the 1st time they've literally rescued an animal OUT of a tree.
Texas DPS Trooper shot in North Texas over the weekend dies
Texas DPS said Wednesday evening that Trooper Chad Walker passed away "following injuries sustained while on patrol."
Dallas street renamed for Botham Jean, killed by ex-cop in apartment
Botham Jean Boulevard runs along the apartment complex where Jean was killed in September 2018 by Officer Amber Guyger.
Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted
Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.
VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
24-year-old accused cop killer free from jail on one of the largest bonds ever made in Harris Co.
24-year-old Robert Soliz is an admitted gang member with a lengthy criminal history. His bond was set at $750,000 last November when he was charged in the murder of HPD Sergeant Sean Rios.
National Guard caravan transporting COVID-19 vaccine ambushed by gunman
A man is in custody in Texas after police say he ran National Guard troops off the road as they were carrying a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
Texas man stabs fast-food employee after being asked to wear mask
Police are looking for a man suspected of stabbing an employee at a fast-food restaurant in the Houston-metro area after a confrontation over the restaurant's mask policy.
Texas wax museum removes Trump statue because visitors kept punching it
A wax museum in Texas says they had to remove their Donald Trump figure because visitors kept punching it.
8 immigrants killed in crash while fleeing police on Texas highway
Eight people in a pickup truck loaded with immigrants were killed when the vehicle crashed into another truck during a police chase that began when the driver refused to pull over for a traffic violation near the Texas border city of Del Rio, authorities said.
Internet buzzes over viral video from Austin-area beekeeper
Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is drawing quite the buzz online with a viral video of her removing bees from a property.