Texas early voting exceeds total of all 2016 ballots

Texans have already cast more votes than they did in the entire 2016 election, with more than 9 million ballots cast as of Friday morning.

Houston sergeant killed in shooting ‘died protecting me and my family,' estranged wife of alleged killer says

The Houston police sergeant killed in a shooting on Tuesday has been praised by the estranged wife of his alleged killer for protecting her and her son after he responded to a domestic violence call, according to a report.

HPD sergeant killed, officer injured in southwest Houston shooting

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says Sgt. Harold Preston, a 41-year veteran of the department, died in a shooting Tuesday morning.

North Texas woman who died on flight had COVID-19, officials confirm

Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.

Texas teen wins $25K for work on possible COVID-19 solution

14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.

Army officer is 2nd suspect held in Fort Bliss murder case: reports

A female U.S. Army officer on Thursday became the second suspect arrested this week in connection with the death of an Army captain at Fort Bliss in Texas, according to reports.

Woman charged in connection to viral video of puppy being kicked

Houston police say Jaymeshia Trenay Vigne, 20, admitted to hitting and kicking the dog because she was upset her son had been attacked and was trying to get the dog out of her car.

Black man sues Texas city for $1M after viral photo showed mounted officers leading him by rope

A Black man who was led by a rope by two white officers on horseback has sued a southeast Texas city and its police department for $1 million, saying he suffered humiliation and fear during his arrest.

Trans activist, journalist Monica Roberts dies at 58

The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.

Texas grand jury indicts Netflix for 'Cuties' film

Netflix has been indicted on a criminal charge that alleges the streaming giant promotes “lewd visual material” of a child.

Maliyah Bass' mother and her boyfriend charged in girl's death; grandmother speaks

Travion Thompson, 21, and Sahara Ervin, 20, have both been taken into custody and charged with multiple felonies in connection to little Maliyah Bass's death.