States eye allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit

Fifteen states already allow concealed carry without a permit, and lawmakers in nine others have proposed allowing or expanding the practice.

Son of Wylie man charged in Capitol riot talks about why he contacted FBI about his father

Jackson Reffitt said he called the FBI to give warning of his father, Guy Reffitt, who is now charged in connection with the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building.

Dave Chappelle tests positive for COVID-19; cancels shows

Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said.

North Austin man plants flags as Texan COVID-19 deaths rise above 30K

Shane Reilly has been documenting that number in his front yard by planting flags in his yard for every death in Texas due to COVID-19.

Second Amendment demonstration at Texas State Capitol despite closure

Demonstrators at the Texas State Capitol, most of them with the "boogaloo" movement, said they came to advocate for Second Amendment rights.

Chief: Houston police officer who 'penetrated' U.S. Capitol has resigned

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says an officer has resigned after it was determined that he was among those who stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.

Fort Worth man charged with murder after shooting suspected thief

A Fort Worth man who told police he was tired of people stealing his property is now facing a murder charge. He shot and killed a woman who may have been trying to take a wagon from his yard.

Irving couple charged with murdering 8-year-old boy, violently abusing him

A woman and her boyfriend are charged with murdering her 8-year-old son after Irving police say he was violently abused for several days.

Texas Democrats call for Ted Cruz’s resignation for Electoral College challenge, inspiring rioters

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is facing criticism and calls for him to step down for his involvement in challenging the results of the 2020 election and what critics say is his role in inspiring rioters at the Capitol.