San Antonio Zoo's tortoise beats the heat amid record temperatures

A tortoise held its head in front of a streaming faucet at the San Antonio Zoo last week, as a record temperature of 105 degrees was recorded in the Texas city.

Bank robbery suspect blames COVID-19: 'I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan'

Houston police say a bank robbery suspect handed the teller a note that said, "I didn't get a stimulus or that 10k loan. I lost my business to Covid so please make this easy and comply..."

Gregory Wedel-Morales reinstated to active duty, says Fort Hood

Wedel-Morales, 24, a native of Sapulpa, Okla., was last seen driving his personal vehicle outside of Fort Hood in Killeen on the night of Aug. 19, 2019.

Former Fort Hood soldier whose skeletal remains were found to be buried without military honors, family claims

The family of Gregory Wedel-Morales, a former Fort Hood soldier missing for 10 months until his skeletal remains were discovered buried near the Texas Army base in June, are claiming he won't receive military honors at his funeral and are left with only questions pending further investigation into the case.

Texas hospital says man, 30, died after attending 'COVID party'

A Texas hospital says a patient who was a healthy young man died from coronavirus after attending a “COVID” party.

Secretary of the Army announces independent review of Fort Hood, military community

The Army says that it will hire four "highly qualified expert" civilian consultants that will form a panel and spend an estimated five to ten days at Fort Hood. 

Civilian suspect identified in disappearance of Vanessa Guillen

The other suspect in Guillen's disappearance was identified Thursday as Spc. Aaron David Robinson. Robinson took his own life when law enforcement attempted to make contact with him after he fled from Fort Hood late Wednesday.

Texas couple married 53 years dies minutes apart while holding hands

An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.

Texas orders bars shut amid surge in confirmed coronavirus cases

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott shut down bars in Texas again on Friday and scaled back restaurant dining, the most dramatic reversals yet as confirmed coronavirus cases surge.

'Foul play' suspected in case of missing Ft. Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen

A news conference was held after a meeting with Ft. Hood officials to discuss the latest findings in the search for Guillen and what the family intends to do moving forward. 

Dripping Springs man carries sign welcoming conversations about race

Throughout the day, people with differentiating views gathered around Kaniga waiting to speak with him and eventually carried the conversation amongst themselves.

Texas mom lost custody of 6 other kids prior to toddler's death: reports

A Texas mother who was arrested after her 2-year-old son was found dead in a church dumpster last week had previously lost custody of six older children over allegations that included neglect, according to multiple reports.

Hundreds give orphaned El Paso Walmart shooting survivor drive-by first birthday celebration

The youngest survivor of the El Paso, Texas Walmart shooting last August – whose parents were killed shielding him from the gunfire – turned 1 last week, inspiring hundreds to organize a drive-by birthday celebration amid the coronavirus pandemic.