Abbott demands Mexico extradite suspect in Texas commissioner’s slaying

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has demanded that Mexico extradite the suspect named in the shooting death of a state commissioner over the weekend.

Texas justice 2026: The high-profile trials to track this year

As Texas enters 2026, the state’s legal docket is dominated by high-profile trials ranging from the Uvalde school shooting response to a viral "wedding of the century" assault. These cases have captured national attention due to their tragic nature, celebrity involvement or viral social media origins.

Woman fatally shot by security guard following New Year’s Day altercation

A Fort Worth security guard fatally shot a woman on New Year's Day following an escalating physical confrontation involving pepper spray and a stabbing weapon.

Texas couple faces prison for $5 million wire fraud
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A North Texas man pleaded guilty to wire fraud after posing as an architect to scam over 40 families out of nearly $5 million.

Odessa murder suspect arrested in Arlington after New Year’s Day shooting

At approximately 3:27 a.m. on January 1, 2026, Ector County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shots-fired call in the 1100 block of W. 57th Street in Odessa, Texas.

Family pleads for release of ICE detainee as disabled son’s health declines

Maher Tarabishi's family has been fighting to have him released from ICE custody on humanitarian grounds, calling him the primary caregiver for his disabled adult son.

4 hospitalized after New Year's Day shooting outside Dallas club

Four people were hospitalized early Thursday after an exchange of gunfire in the parking lot of a Dallas nightclub, according to police.

3 accused in $14 million 'gift card cloning' scam
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All three suspects have immigration holds and are being held in Dallas County Jail. State officials estimate $14 million in fraud. 

3 accused in $14 million 'gift card cloning' scam in North Texas

All three suspects have immigration holds and are being held in Dallas County Jail. State officials estimate $14 million in fraud.

Suspect in stolen car arrested after Frisco standoff
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An alert about a stolen vehicle led to a brief police chase and long standoff in a Frisco neighborhood. In the end, the 42-year-old suspect was arrested and no one was hurt.

Man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend, shooting her boyfriend in Arlington

The man is believed to have stalked the alleged kidnapping victim from out of state after she moved to escape him months before the incident.