Texas Comptroller forecasts steady rise in property values

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is forecasting a steady rise in property values over the next couple of years, based on preliminary estimates released Wednesday. 

5-year-old killed, 2-year-old injured in stabbing by father in Arlington

An Arlington man was arrested following a police chase on I-30 after he confessed to stabbing his two young boys, leaving a 5-year-old dead and a 2-year-old hospitalized.

Texans can now apply for a handgun license through new state website

The Texas Department of Public Safety launched RSD Connect Thursday. The system replaces the state's previous handgun licensing platform and allows users to apply for a license to carry and check the status of the application.

Ex-Dallas officer Amber Guyger granted parole 7 years after murder of Botham Jean

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was granted parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence for the 2018 murder of her neighbor, Botham Jean, after mistakenly entering his apartment.

Harris County deputy shooting suspect captured after manhunt

A reported family disturbance led to the suspect reportedly shooting a deputy and stealing the deputy's patrol vehicle.

Christa Pike in critical condition after failed execution attempt in Tennessee

Christa Pike's attorneys said Thursday that she's still alive after surviving Tennessee's effort to execute her by means of lethal ​injection late Wednesday.

Rick Ross arrested on battery charge in Miami

Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday morning in Miami Beach in connection to an alleged domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend, according to police.

Most parents support their grown kids financially, survey reveals: Here's how much

New data shows millions of American parents are continuing to help their adult children financially — and for some families, that support may last indefinitely.

Arlington police release bodycam video from fatal officer-involved shooting

Arlington police released body camera video and provided updates on a deadly officer-involved shooting of a 56-year-old man armed with a knife on West Lovers Lane.

4 Texas Lottery players win $5M in scratch ticket prizes

Four Texans are around $1 million richer after purchasing winning Texas Lottery scratch tickets at various convenience stores across the state. 

Police clarify kratom warning after Ole Miss student deaths: What they're saying

Police investigating the deaths of two Ole Miss students are calling on state lawmakers to ban synthetic opioid compounds, and to distinguish them from “traditional botanical kratom.”

Most Americans now blame Trump for high prices, poll finds

Public frustration with President Donald Trump is mounting as a new poll shows disapproval of his economic policies and handling of rising prices.

'The fraud ran deep': Texas oil theft ring bust results in 3 federal indictments

Three company executives at Vallee Oil and Gas are now facing federal charges related to their involvement in an oil-theft ring that was operating out of West Texas, the U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday. 

Suspect in planned attack on Texas State Capitol now in federal custody: DPS

Law enforcement officials have arrested a Bexar County man for his part in a planned violent attack on the Texas State Capitol, says Texas DPS.