Task force busts catalytic converter theft ring with $12M in stolen goods, and guns

Authorities apprehended six individuals last week in connection with a crime ring that had nearly $12 million worth of stolen catalytic converters, firearms and a Challenger Hellcat.

Man set on fire at Arlington gas station, girlfriend to face murder charge

Investigators say 24-year-old Breana Johnson pumped gasoline into the backseat where the victim was sitting, and intentionally set it on fire.

'Honor Killings' Trial: Sisters feared their dad would kill them days before their murders, prosecutors claim

Prosecutors described a father on trial for murdering his two teenage daughters as "controlling and possessive." Their former teacher says they told her they were running away and knew their dad would try to kill them.

Spectrum ordered to pay murder victim’s family more than $7B

A Dallas County jury found Spectrum grossly negligent and ordered the cable company to pay more than $7 billion to the family of a woman who was killed by an employee in her Irving home.

Dallas Love Field shooting suspect shot by police, no one else injured

Dallas police have identified the woman who they say fired several shots inside Love Field Airport before officers shot her. No one else was injured.

Alex Jones' Sandy Hook defamation trial finally set to begin in Texas

Alex Jones is facing a defamation trial over his false comments that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre was a hoax. Jury selection began Monday.

Touched by Uvalde, Bo Jackson quietly donated to pay for funerals

Former sports superstar Bo Jackson helped pay for the funerals of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the Uvalde school massacre in May, revealing himself as one of the previously anonymous donors.

Damning report, new footage show chaos of Uvalde response

A damning report and hours of body camera footage further laid bare the chaotic response to a mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school, where hundreds of law enforcement officers massed but then waited to confront the gunman.

Texas couple arrested after dead baby found in their filthy apartment, police say

The Odessa Police Department revealed the gruesome details in an arrest affidavit, saying the infant had heavy bruising and swelling to the left side of his face and head.

NTSB: Dad, not 13-year-old, was driving truck that hit USW golf team’s van; had meth in system

A Texas man, not his 13-year-old son, was driving the pickup truck that crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a van carrying New Mexico college golfers, killing nine people, and he had methamphetamine in his system, investigators said.

Uvalde officer who drew outrage for checking phone was waiting to hear from dying wife, lawmaker says

A Uvalde police officer criticized over video of him checking his phone during the massacre at Robb Elementary School is the husband of a teacher who was killed in the classroom and had contacted him after being shot, according to a Texas lawmaker.

Appeals court delays execution of Texas inmate who wants to donate kidney to Washington woman

Ramiro Gonzales had also asked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to delay his execution, for 30 days, so he could donate a kidney since he has a rare blood type and wants to atone for his crimes.

'Baby Holly’: How an Arizona pastor adopted an infant left by nomadic ‘cult’ after parents’ murders

The story of "Baby Holly" has made national headlines and there's a strong Arizona connection to the case. The murder of the child's parents remains unsolved and authorities say a cult could be linked to the crimes.

Sen. Ted Cruz threatened by Houston-area man in cryptic phone call

In a cryptic phone call, transcribed in charging documents," the man says "Every last one of your Republican colleagues... is to be found...and killed, be it by a bullet to the face or by the smashing of a brick in your skull."

Uvalde County DA blocks release of mass shooting 'hallway video', says Texas DPS

Texas DPS says that Uvalde County DA Christina Mitchell-Busbee has objected to the release of a 77-minute video of the hallway outside the Robb Elementary School classroom prior to the breach.

Fire out after natural gas line explosion in Fort Bend County

Authorities say a fire is now out after an explosion along a natural gas line sent up a column of flames from a field in Fort Bend County on Thursday.

Armed officer watched gunman enter Texas school before massacre, review finds

Also according to the report, officers spent 13 minutes in the school hallway during the shooting discussing tactical options, whether to use snipers and how to get into the classroom windows -- all while the door was unlocked.

Kaitlin Armstrong, Texas love triangle murder suspect, back in Austin to face charges

Kaitlin Armstrong, 34, is back in Austin to face charges at the Travis County Jail. She was arrested last week in Costa Rica for the murder of pro-cyclist Moriah Wilson, 25.