'Texas 7' inmate Randy Halprin's court hearing turns into battle over documents

There was a battle in a Dallas County courtroom on Friday over documents not given to defense attorneys for the new trial of convicted “Texas 7" killer Randy Halprin.

Dallas County crime spree: Man accused of robbing bank, stealing 7 cars in one day

The Dallas police arrested a man that they say committed at least 14 violent felonies across Dallas County on Thursday, including robbing a bank and stealing seven cars.

Ken Paxton impeachment trial cost taxpayers $5.1M, state audit finds

A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.

Austin I-35 crash victim files $100M lawsuit against Amazon, driver, transport company

A man who broke several bones and sustained other injuries after a tractor-trailer slammed into stopped cars on I-35 in North Austin has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the driver, the Dallas-based transportation company who hired him and Amazon.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: More than 300 cases detected in state

More than 300 measles cases have been detected in Texas since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

4 arrested in Arlington shooting that injured girl sleeping in apartment

Four suspects have been arrested in connection to an Arlington shootout that injured a 13-year-old girl who was asleep in her apartment.

Irving, Las Vegas Sands drop casino plans following community backlash

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. has asked Irving officials to remove plans for a destination resort and casino after facing major backlash from residents earlier this week.

2 arrested as burglary suspects return to Canton home, 1 wanted

Van Zandt County law enforcement officials are searching for a third suspect following the arrest of two other burglary suspects that returned to the residence in an attempt to steal more items.

Proposed Texas bill would require proof of citizenship in order to vote

Opponents argue the requirement would disenfranchise U.S. citizens who don't have copies of their birth certificates or passports and wouldn't want to go through the time and expense to get the required documentation. Proponents said the law is necessary to ensure the integrity of Texas elections.

Texas leaders show support for eliminating the Department of Education

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton were all at the White House on Thursday to support the president as he signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education.

Tarrant Co. concrete company agrees to pay $1.8M in COVID fund settlement

A Tarrant County company agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle a lawsuit claiming they fraudulently took $1.17 in paycheck protection funds.

5-year-old Granbury ISD boy killed in bus accident remembered for his joy

Exodus Crockett of Granbury died early Monday after being struck while running toward his school bus. Authorities said the bus driver was pulling away from the neighborhood stop and did not see the 5-year-old.

West Texas hunter finds mammoth tusk on ranch

Researchers uncovered a mammoth tusk in West Texas after a deer hunter discovered it on a ranch.