9 killed, including 6 University of the Southwest students, in Texas crash

Nine people, including six University of the Southwest students and a coach, were killed in a head-on collision in Andrews County in West Texas, authorities say.

Thieves steal more than 1,000 gallons of diesel from Houston-area gas station

For three straight days, investigators believe burglars stole roughly 350 gallons of diesel from the Fuqua Express in Southeast Houston. In total, roughly 1,100 gallons of fuel were taken.

Drones form giant QR code to promote 'Halo 'over Austin for SXSW

Drones, part of a marketing campaign from Paramount+ to promote its upcoming sci-fi series Halo, formed a QR code over Austin.

Texas judge blocks investigations into parents of trans children

A Texas judge on Friday blocked the state from investigating as child abuse gender-confirming care for transgender youth.

Employee of Austin-based IT company flees Ukraine with young family

Nikolin, his wife, Katheryna, and their three children – Sofia, Damian, and Emilia spent at least three nights in a bomb shelter before leaving Kyiv.

First bat falcon spotted in US at Texas wildlife refuge

A bat falcon was spotted for the first time in U.S. history at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, according to federal wildlife officials.

How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque

In January 1978, a former Christian Science church on Third Ward, was purchased and turned into Houston Masjid Al-Islam with funds donated by late heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali and his manager, Jabir (Herbert) Muhammad.

Two Dallas police officers charged with excessive force in George Floyd protests

The district attorney issued arrest warrants for Dallas Police Senior Corporal Ryan Mabry and former Dallas Senior Corporal Melvin Williams on Wednesday for actions during the George Floyd protests.

Devarjaye Daniel, 10, battling terminal cancer sworn in as Aldine ISD's honorary police officer

Aldine ISD student Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, 10, who is battling terminal cancer, is being sworn in to become an honorary police officer for the school district. He has already exceeded his goal to be sworn in by more than 100 law enforcement agencies.

Kingwood mom who survived COVID-19, 3 strokes, heart attack while pregnant names baby after doctor

Diana Crouch, a Kingwood mother of five, survived COVID-19, three strokes and a heart attack while pregnant and delivered a baby boy, who is now named after a doctor who had faith she would make it during her four-month hospitalization.