Abbott calls on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at immigration center

Abbott called on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at the Freeman Coliseum, where a number of unaccompanied migrant children are being housed.

Police: Irving mom confessed to murdering 1 and 6-year-old daughters

Irving police said 30-year-old Madison McDonald showed up at the police department and used the phone in the lobby to report that she'd killed her two young daughters.

Family of George Floyd, activists rally for police reform at Texas Capitol

Those that came together weren’t just gathering to honor George Floyd. They were fighting for something they believe could bring change, the George Floyd Act.

'NOT an April Fools' Day joke': AFD saves squirrel stuck in tree

Austin Fire Department says This is NOT an April Fools' Day joke, but it may be the 1st time they've literally rescued an animal OUT of a tree.

Texas DPS Trooper shot in North Texas over the weekend dies

Texas DPS said Wednesday evening that Trooper Chad Walker passed away "following injuries sustained while on patrol."

Texas COVID numbers decrease 17 days after mask, other restrictions lifted

Over two weeks since Texas lifted coronavirus mandates that allowed businesses to open at full capacity and mask-wearing optional, the state is still seeing falling caseloads.

VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast

Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.

24-year-old accused cop killer free from jail on one of the largest bonds ever made in Harris Co.

24-year-old Robert Soliz is an admitted gang member with a lengthy criminal history. His bond was set at $750,000 last November when he was charged in the murder of HPD Sergeant Sean Rios.

National Guard caravan transporting COVID-19 vaccine ambushed by gunman

A man is in custody in Texas after police say he ran National Guard troops off the road as they were carrying a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.

Texas man stabs fast-food employee after being asked to wear mask

Police are looking for a man suspected of stabbing an employee at a fast-food restaurant in the Houston-metro area after a confrontation over the restaurant's mask policy.

8 immigrants killed in crash while fleeing police on Texas highway

Eight people in a pickup truck loaded with immigrants were killed when the vehicle crashed into another truck during a police chase that began when the driver refused to pull over for a traffic violation near the Texas border city of Del Rio, authorities said.

Internet buzzes over viral video from Austin-area beekeeper

Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is drawing quite the buzz online with a viral video of her removing bees from a property.

Matthew McConaughey announces virtual benefit to help Texas

The We’re Texas Virtual Event will include musical performances by Texas natives, residents, and supporters like Willie Nelson and Megan Thee Stallion.

APD officer in Mike Ramos case charged with first-degree murder

The virtual briefing is scheduled to begin around 9:30 a.m. We will carry the briefing live on our website, news app, and Facebook page.