Convicted Lamar High School shooter transferred to adult prison system

A teenager convicted in the deadly 2023 shooting at Lamar High School will spend the remainder of his 40-year prison sentence in the adult correctional system.

Texas Rangers expand cold case program across state

The Texas Department of Public Safety announced it was expanding a unit that specializes in cold case murders and sexual assaults statewide.

Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules

Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.

South Texas motorists use sledgehammers, shovels to rescue survivors of fiery plane crash

A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.

5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event

Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.

Former Lt. Gov. nominee sues Texas over independent candidate rules

A former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor is suing Texas over what he calls an “insurmountable" burden to get on the ballot as an independent candidate.

Joshua Baer, founder of Capital Factory, dies in Laredo plane crash

Joshua Baer, founder of Austin's Capital Factory, died in a fiery plane crash in Laredo Tuesday night. The plane was on its way back to Austin from Mexico.

Two charged with murder after fatal fentanyl poisoning in Prosper

Two people have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal fentanyl poisoning earlier this year, police said Wednesday, marking the latest application of a strict Texas law that treats fatal overdoses as homicides.

Tarrant County Jail inmate dies during medical emergency after refusing medical screening, officials say

A 40-year-old inmate has died after suffering a medical emergency at the Tarrant County Jail, just one day after he refused to undergo standard medical screening during booking, authorities said.

Americans’ view on abortion relatively unchanged, new poll shows

Americans’ feelings on abortion have held pretty steady over the past four years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new Gallup poll. 

Edwards Air Force Base releases names of 8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash

Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight victims killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a radar modernization test flight on Monday.

Floyd Mayweather facing felony charges for passing bad checks

Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges alleging that he wrote a bad check to purchase a luxury watch at a Las Vegas store.