Dallas County places limit on toilet paper purchases; Hair & nail salons, barber shops ordered to close

The local disaster declaration for Dallas County has been amended to include the closure of more businesses to help stop the spread of COVID-19. It also places a limit on the sale of toilet paper.

Bible undamaged as engine fire engulfs truck in Texas: report

A Texas woman’s truck was engulfed in flames Sunday in Deer Park, but she credits some divine intervention – and a little help from the Deer Park Fire Department – for minimizing the damage preventing any injuries to herself and saving her Bible, a report said Monday.

Blue Bell ice cream licker in Texas sentenced to 30 days in jail

A man in Texas will spend 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to criminal mischief for licking a carton of Blue Bell ice cream.

Texas boy, 8, gets special adoption celebration after spending half his life in foster care

In a video posted on Twitter by adoption agency Bucker International, a smiling Nike is seen being embraced by loved ones on his special day and even dancing in celebration.

Texas restaurant opens early for 3-year-old cancer patient: 'It's just really amazing what they did'

The restaurant immediately arranged to open early for Adelaide and her family to have a private meal, disinfecting the dining area and decorating a table with pink accents, celebrating Adelaide’s favorite color.

Little ‘Elsa’ finally has the ‘Frozen’ performance she always wanted

A young girl from Texas is a big fan of the Disney movie, “Frozen,” and she wasn’t going to let her love for her favorite character go.

Texas deputy shot in 2019 dies of heart attack

The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office Deputy who survived a shooting last year has died. Deputy Richard Whitten was still recovering from the injuries he sustained in the shooting that left two people dead last May. Officials said he was at a physical therapy session at the Houston Medical Center when he suffered a heart attack.

Patrick Mahomes become 1st quarterback from a Texas college to win the Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes has become the first quarterback from a Texas college to win the Super Bowl after leading the Kansas City Chiefs over the San Fransisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.

Texas police department gathers to celebrate officer's final chemo treatment

An officer with the Amarillo Police Department was greeted by his colleagues after finishing his last chemotherapy treatment at a Texas hospital on January 22.

Swing set for terminally ill child leads to lawsuit 

A family who built a backyard swing set for their terminally ill toddler is being sued by their neighbors who say it doesn't meet HOA standards.

Austin man arrested for DWI, admits to smoking embalming fluid

Around 9 p.m. on January 11, police responded to a welfare check on a suspect vehicle that was reported to be driving erratically at the 2000 block of Manor Road. 

Investigators believe Houston nurse was killed by celebratory gunfire

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a woman who was shot and killed during a New Year's celebration may have been struck by celebratory gunfire.