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Beaumont woman dies after shots fired into apartment late Sunday night

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:29:43 GMT

A 31-year-old woman is dead following a shooting at a Beaumont apartment complex; Police say a person of interest in the shooting has been detained.

HPD: Suspect arrested after robbery chase ends in crash in Third Ward

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:04:54 GMT

A suspect is in custody after leading officers on a brief pursuit that ended in a crash in Houston’s Third Ward.

Owner of Texas bar attacked during mass shooting releases statement

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:07:34 GMT

The owner of Buford's bar in Downtown Austin had this message for victims, their families and law enforcement.

Police identify 2 killed in Austin mass shooting, say it's too early to determine motive of the shooter

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:41:13 GMT

Three patients remain in critical condition, and one person is expected to be taken off life support, Police Chief Lisa Davis said.

FBI investigating 'potential nexus to terrorism' in 6th Street shooting that left two dead, 14 injured | Shooter also killed

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:21:21 GMT

The Austin Police Department says 3 people are dead, including the suspect, and 14 were injured after a shooting just before 2 a.m. The FBI is also involved.

Houston police looking for driver accused of hitting, killing woman in hit-and run crash

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:23:18 GMT

Police said Sunday the victim — a woman in her 60s — was crossing in a marked crosswalk when she was hit around 8:48 p.m. The driver did not stop to render aid.

California teen accused of making 27 ghost guns with 3D printers at home

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:22:25 GMT

The Santa Clara DA's office said the 18-year-old could face prison time if convicted.

Suspect identified in Austin 6th Street mass shooting

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:27:57 GMT

The suspect has been identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne.

Large law enforcement presence at residence in Pflugerville tied to mass shooting suspect

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:02:02 GMT

The suspect has been identified as Ndiaga Diagne.

Lawmakers react to the mass shooting on 6th Street in Austin

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:52:31 GMT

Several Texas and national lawmakers are weighing in on the mass shooting in Austin that claimed the lives of two victims and injured 14 others.

UT president confirms student among those killed in Austin mass shooting

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:51:12 GMT

Two people were killed and at least 14 others were injured in the shooting that took place early Sunday morning in Downtown Austin.

Lights, camera, arrest: High-speed film shoot ends in reckless driving charge on Katy Freeway

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:08:48 GMT

A high-speed film shoot on the Katy Freeway, complete with a cameraman strapped into the trunk, ended with a reckless driving arrest.

Arizona couple bought properties, Lamborghini after defrauding health care system, prosecutors say

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:42:12 GMT

AHCCCS ultimately paid more than $12 million to the couple for services prosecutors said were fraudulent.

Mom kills her 2 children in 'violent' murder-suicide at Florida home, deputies say

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:13:25 GMT

Manatee County deputies say a 44-year-old mother killed her 14-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter before taking her own life at a Lakewood Ranch home.

Florida man accused of stealing $10k in trading cards from Target, Walmart by using taco seasoning packets

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:34:33 GMT

The suspect is suspected of 75 thefts across Florida, then reselling the stolen cards on eBay, authorities said.

Texas-based Airman sentenced to life for kidnapping, sexually abusing 14-year-old

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:28:17 GMT

A 24-year-old Airman was sentenced to life in federal prison for kidnapping a 14-year-old from Colorado and sexually abusing her after taking her to Sheppard AFB.

When will Savannah Guthrie be back on the 'TODAY' show?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:34:58 GMT

It has been nearly a month since Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her southern Arizona home.

Woman discovered after 24-year disappearance arrested for warrant issued 1 month before she vanished

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:38:04 GMT

Michele Hundley Smith went missing in December 2001, and her disappearance remained a mystery for decades despite investigations by the FBI and DEA.

Burglary suspect used pastor's wife as human shield, prosecutors say

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:54:34 GMT

A pastor’s wife said the intruder who broke into their Houston home tried to use her as a human shield before fleeing. Pastor Pedro Cantu was killed in the incident.

Shia LaBeouf posts $100K bond, ordered to attend rehab after Mardi Gras arrest

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:38:20 GMT

Actor Shia LaBeouf posted a $100,000 bond and was released, but he must complete rehab and undergo testing after his Mardi Gras Day arrest in New Orleans.

Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:41:14 GMT

The closed-door depositions come after months of tense back-and-forth between the Clintons and House Republicans.

Court documents: Houston-area singer D4vd named target of Los Angeles grand jury investigation

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:27:34 GMT

Texas court documents reveal that singer D4vd is under investigation by a Los Angeles grand jury tied to a teen's death, according to CBS News.

Suspected drug deal turns deadly in west Houston shooting, police say

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:15:17 GMT

Gunfire erupted in west Houston on Country Place Drive, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized.

Shootout over stolen tailgate in east Houston now under review by DA’s office, police say

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:23:35 GMT

A tailgate theft in east Houston led to a shootout, now under review by the DA's office for potential charges.

Man sentenced for Texas crash that killed founding member of The Chicks

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:10:26 GMT

Laura Lynch died in a head-on collision in rural West Texas in 2023. The driver who hit her pleaded guilty.

5 dead in Washington state after reports of man stabbing people in the street

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:51:09 GMT

The incident occurred near Lake Kathryn, where multiple people called 911 to report a man stabbing people.

Video: Whataburger manager beats Houston-area man with trash can

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:53:16 GMT

The suspect allegedly verbally attacked Whataburger employees before returning and assaulting the manager.

$1M reward offered for info leading to the return of Nancy Guthrie as Savannah makes emotional plea

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:18:22 GMT

Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1, and officials say they don't have any viable suspects.

Man killed in shooting at Willowbrook-area apartments, HPD says

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:02:48 GMT

Houston police said a man was killed in a shooting on Grant Road on Tuesday, just before 1 p.m. It's unclear if anyone has been taken into custody.

Grandmother killed, toddler survives violent crash after driver runs red light, Houston police say

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:33:57 GMT

Police say a pickup driver ran a red light at a northwest Houston intersection early Tuesday, killing a woman and sending a toddler to the hospital.

Nancy Guthrie abduction suspect may have visited house before, but sheriff says new photos lack timestamp

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:09:05 GMT

An image of the suspect released by the FBI was taken on a day before Nancy Guthrie was abducted, according to ABC News.

Fort Bend County grand jury clears Patrick Beverley in domestic assault case

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:15:57 GMT

His attorneys said from the start that he would be cleared when all the facts came out.

Houston pastor accidentally shot and killed by roommate during burglary, HPD says

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:39:54 GMT

Investigators said Pedro Cantu, 62, was accidentally shot and killed by his 35-year-old roommate after Rodney Dushaw Yoder, 44, broke into their home.

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to killing parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:33:14 GMT

Nick Reiner faces two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, who were fatally stabbed in their home.

HPD: Officers shoot and kill man who was firing gun at southwest Houston motel

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:33:46 GMT

It happened on I-69 just outside Beltway 8 a little after 9 p.m.

Pastor identified as victim in deadly west Houston break-in

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:49:00 GMT

The victim's friends and family said he had been a pastor for about 30 years.

Man taken into custody after hours-long standoff at north Houston extended-stay hotel, police say

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:38:47 GMT

The Houston Police Department said the incident began with reports of a lot of smoke coming from the man's room, which set off the sprinklers in the hotel.

Man hurt in shootout with deputies during burglary in north Harris County, sheriff says

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:18:36 GMT

After the shootout, HCSO said the suspect barricaded himself in a nearby trailer home.

Texas Tech professor charged in federal fentanyl distribution case

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:53:08 GMT

A Texas Tech professor and two others face federal charges for allegedly distributing fentanyl in Lubbock.

HPD: Two arrested after police raid after-hours club in northwest Houston

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:13:58 GMT

Houston police raided an alleged after-hours club, Mambo’s, in response to complaints and incidents, arresting two employees.