Aledo ISD students punished for ‘slave trade auction’ on Snapchat of Black classmates

After an investigation, the district says it disciplined the students involved for cyberbullying and racial harassment. They noted the incident caused a lot of pain for the victims, their families and other students of color.

Georgia man pleads guilty to stealing millions from Texas school district

Donald Ray Lockard admitted that he stole funds from the San Felipe Del Rio CISD and used them for his benefit, says the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Police: 11-year-old boy fatally shot in Dallas after 9-year-old found gun in vehicle

Dallas police said a 9-year-old boy fatally shot an 11-year-old boy after finding a gun when they were left alone in a vehicle while the woman who was watching them was shopping Sunday afternoon.

Harris Co. reports rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases among fully vaccinated people

Harris County Public Health has confirmed a very small number of ‘breakthrough cases’ of COVID-19 so far.  According to county health officials, these are people who test positive for COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated. None of the patients had severe illness or required hospitalization.

Three young brothers in Houston need family to adopt them

The three Houston brothers — 5-year-old Antwann, 7-year-old Anthony and 8-year-old Artavius — have been in foster care for two years.

Trooper shot while chasing Bryan shooting suspect: DPS

The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that a DPS Trooper was shot while pursuing a suspect of being involved in the shooting in Bryan. 

Woman with world’s longest nails cuts them after 30 years

The Guinness World Records recently unveiled the new nail measurements before her nail cutting procedure in Fort Worth, Texas.

Large industrial fire extinguished at Channelview facility

Company officials say they are working with local officials and agencies to ensure the site is stable and secure after an industrial fire sparked up in the Channelview area on Wednesday afternoon.

Pilot flies family kicked off Southwest flight over face mask to Austin

A Denver family got a flight on a private plane after being kicked off a Southwest flight to Austin because their toddler was not wearing his mask.

Abbott calls on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at immigration center

Abbott called on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at the Freeman Coliseum, where a number of unaccompanied migrant children are being housed.

Nike suspends sponsorship of Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson amid allegations

Twenty-two civil lawsuits have been filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in which women accuse him of assault and harassment during massage sessions.