Trump says supporters who surrounded Biden campaign bus 'did nothing wrong'

President Donald Trump said the FBI should stop investigating an incident in which his supporters were seen surrounding a Biden campaign bus in Texas, saying, "In my opinion, these patriots did nothing wrong."

'American Idol' contestant Nikki McKibbin dies at 42

Nikki McKibbin, a singer from Texas best known for her third-place finish in the first season of American Idol, has died. She was 42.  

Texas Supreme Court denies GOP effort to reject Houston votes

The state’s all-Republican high court rejected the request from a state representative and two GOP candidates without explaining its decision. Their effort to have the Harris County ballots thrown out is still set to be taken up during an emergency hearing in federal court on Monday.

Texas early voting exceeds total of all 2016 ballots

Texans have already cast more votes than they did in the entire 2016 election, with more than 9 million ballots cast as of Friday morning.

Funeral service held for Houston Police Department Sgt. Harold Preston

A funeral service is being held for Houston Police Department Sgt. Harold Preston on Thursday. The public can pay their respects during a procession following the service.

Houston sergeant killed in shooting ‘died protecting me and my family,' estranged wife of alleged killer says

The Houston police sergeant killed in a shooting on Tuesday has been praised by the estranged wife of his alleged killer for protecting her and her son after he responded to a domestic violence call, according to a report.

Suspect in Houston police sergeant's death could face death penalty

Elmer Manzano is charged with capital murder of a police officer, attempted capital murder of a police officer, and aggravated assault with serious bodily injury. He's facing the death penalty.

HPD sergeant killed, officer injured in southwest Houston shooting

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says Sgt. Harold Preston, a 41-year veteran of the department, died in a shooting Tuesday morning.

Texas teen wins $25K for work on possible COVID-19 solution

14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.

Heavy turnout reported across the state as Texas begins early voting

Long lines were reported at several Texas polling places across the state as early voting got underway three weeks before election day.

Black man sues Texas city for $1M after viral photo showed mounted officers leading him by rope

A Black man who was led by a rope by two white officers on horseback has sued a southeast Texas city and its police department for $1 million, saying he suffered humiliation and fear during his arrest.