Port Arthur explosion: Fire, smoke seen at Valero refinery
Authorities have issued a shelter-in-place for a portion of Port Arthur following an explosion Monday.
Authorities have issued a shelter-in-place for a portion of Port Arthur following an explosion Monday.
Rodney Reed conviction upheld by Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on a plea for new DNA testing for Rodney Reed.
The U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on a plea for new DNA testing for Rodney Reed.
Quadruple amputee, professional cornhole player faces murder charges
A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee has been formally charged with murder and multiple related offenses in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in Charles County on March 22, 2026.
A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee has been formally charged with murder and multiple related offenses in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in Charles County on March 22, 2026.
New Texas law changes how serious criminal cases are handled
A new Texas law is changing how some of the state’s most serious criminal cases are handled, including one in Austin.
A new Texas law is changing how some of the state’s most serious criminal cases are handled, including one in Austin.
Texas Proposition 3: What does is mean?
A new Texas law is changing how some of the state’s most serious criminal cases are handled, including one in Austin.
A new Texas law is changing how some of the state’s most serious criminal cases are handled, including one in Austin.
Jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, victim awarded $19M
A civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for a 1972 sexual assault and awarded the victim $19.25 million in damages.
A civil jury found Bill Cosby liable for a 1972 sexual assault and awarded the victim $19.25 million in damages.
Mistrial declared in Daniel Perry's deadly conduct case
A Travis County judge has deemed a mistrial in a high-profile misdemeanor case. Daniel Perry shot and killed Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020. He was convicted, but still faced a deadly conduct charge.
A Travis County judge has deemed a mistrial in a high-profile misdemeanor case. Daniel Perry shot and killed Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020. He was convicted, but still faced a deadly conduct charge.
Man’s death in east Austin being investigated as city’s 16th homicide of 2026
A man’s death Sunday in east Austin is being investigated as the city’s 16th homicide of the year, according to police.
A man’s death Sunday in east Austin is being investigated as the city’s 16th homicide of the year, according to police.
CBP: Cocaine, heroin and fentanyl valued at more than $2.2 million found hidden in vehicle at border crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB), Office of Field Operations officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry found Cocaine, heroin and fentanyl valued at more than $2.2 million found hidden in a 2016 GMC Yukon at the Del Rio Port of Entry.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB), Office of Field Operations officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry found Cocaine, heroin and fentanyl valued at more than $2.2 million found hidden in a 2016 GMC Yukon at the Del Rio Port of Entry.
Daniel Perry: Mistrial declared in deadly conduct case
A mistrial has been declared in the deadly conduct trial of Daniel Perry, who had been previously pardoned by Gov. Abbott after being convicted of murder.
A mistrial has been declared in the deadly conduct trial of Daniel Perry, who had been previously pardoned by Gov. Abbott after being convicted of murder.
Ex-TV reporter allegedly turned roadside gunman, grilled victims on ethnicity before opening fire
A former San Diego TV journalist is now accused of carrying out racially motivated shootings on a secluded mountain highway — allegedly questioning victims about their ethnicity before pulling the trigger.
A former San Diego TV journalist is now accused of carrying out racially motivated shootings on a secluded mountain highway — allegedly questioning victims about their ethnicity before pulling the trigger.
'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson allegedly attacks neighbor in front of kids
The actor is accused of assaulting his neighbor in an incident in Tennessee over the weekend.
The actor is accused of assaulting his neighbor in an incident in Tennessee over the weekend.
Rodney Reed: Supreme Court denies appeal from longtime Texas death row inmate
The Supreme Court has denied an appeal by Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed related to DNA testing he says could prove his innocence.
The Supreme Court has denied an appeal by Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed related to DNA testing he says could prove his innocence.
California man convicted after 97 pounds of meth found in Texas traffic stop
A federal jury convicted Cameron Nesbitt for trafficking 97 pounds of methamphetamine. The $400,000 drug cache was found in a rental car during an Oldham County traffic stop.
A federal jury convicted Cameron Nesbitt for trafficking 97 pounds of methamphetamine. The $400,000 drug cache was found in a rental car during an Oldham County traffic stop.
Austin stalking suspect arrested, released on $1K bond
A man accused of felony stalking has been released from custody on a $1,000 cash bond.
A man accused of felony stalking has been released from custody on a $1,000 cash bond.
Texas woman sentenced to 25 years for child sexual abuse conspiracy in Mexico
Anika Bywater, 29, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiring to sexually abuse a child in Veracruz, Mexico. Federal investigators discovered videos of the abuse online as part of a Project Safe Childhood investigation.
Anika Bywater, 29, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiring to sexually abuse a child in Veracruz, Mexico. Federal investigators discovered videos of the abuse online as part of a Project Safe Childhood investigation.
Police: Fentanyl found in packaging of Barbie Dolls at Missouri store
Police in Missouri are continuing their investigation after fentanyl was found in the packaging of Barbie Dolls at a discount store.
Police in Missouri are continuing their investigation after fentanyl was found in the packaging of Barbie Dolls at a discount store.
Georgia woman accused of murder after allegedly using pills to end pregnancy
A 31-year-old Georgia woman is facing a murder charge after police say she took pills to induce an illegal abortion, resulting in the death of her newborn in December 2025.
A 31-year-old Georgia woman is facing a murder charge after police say she took pills to induce an illegal abortion, resulting in the death of her newborn in December 2025.
One teen dead, another injured in Bell County shooting
One 19-year-old man is dead and another was injured following a shooting on the eastbound lanes of I-14 early Sunday morning.
One 19-year-old man is dead and another was injured following a shooting on the eastbound lanes of I-14 early Sunday morning.
Rapper Mystikal faces 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape
Rapper Mystikal faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape. He's already a lifetime registered sex offender.
Rapper Mystikal faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape. He's already a lifetime registered sex offender.