New charge for man accused of stabbing his great-grandparents

Lucian Adrian Johnston, 20, was already charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is now facing a charge of possessing a prohibited weapon in a correctional facility.

White Settlement church gunman’s ex-wife: ‘I’m so sorry’

The ex-wife of the man who killed two people at a White Settlement church before being shot dead by security said she feels terrible about what he did.

LULAC loses iconic civil rights leader Benny Martinez at 85

Benny Martinez's daughter, Loretta Martinez Williams, said he died peacefully of natural causes in Olmito, Texas, following a long bout with several illnesses. He was 85.

Father killed in robbery at apartment while girlfriend, kids were home

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a man was shot and killed during a home invasion robbery at a northwest Harris County apartment while his girlfriend and two kids were home.

Rapper Cashout Ace still in critical condition after being shot in head

Rapper Cashout Ace, whose real name is Miguel Guajardo, was one of nine people hit by gunfire when his music video shoot was ambushed Friday night, deputies said.

Pastor arrested for molesting 11-year-old girl when she was 8 or 9: Court documents

The victim, who was eight or nine years old at the time, said Cruz would take her to his office and sit her on his lap or on top of his desk and touch her private parts. She said it happened about four times, expressing that the abuse made her feel "scared and angry."

Gunman who killed 2 during White Settlement church service identified

Keith Kinnunen, 43, had been arrested multiple times in North Texas and other states. He was known to church leaders after he visited West Freeway Church of Christ several times.

Boy, 12, recounts saving great grandparents from being stabbed to death

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says Lucian Johnston was driving with his 12-year-old half brother, 92-year-old great grandmother and 72-year-old great grandparent on Dec. 29. Johnston's great grandmother suggested he seek a psychological evaluation just before the attack, court documents say.

White Settlement shooting victims were church deacon, security team member

Tony Wallace, 64, was a deacon at the church and had just handed out communion at the time of the shooting. Richard White was one of the two security guards and was drawing his weapon when he was hit.

Investigators think arsonist is targeting Fort Bend County deputy with Molotov cocktails

round 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Sheriff Nehls says a Molotov cocktail, or gasoline bomb, was thrown at a front window of the sergeant's home. The window's screen caught fire and turned out to be a close call for the family members who were inside. 

Abducted Austin four-year-old found, returned home, says Travis County SO

The Travis County Sheriff's Office says the four-year-old at the center of a regional AMBER Alert has been found and safely returned to his father.

Husband donates kidney to wife of 51 years after learning he’s a perfect match

High school sweethearts Mike and Peggy Nipper underwent a successful transplant at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center in Texas just before the holidays.

Inmate carves way out of jail and is on the run, Texas police say

After allegedly freeing himself from his cell, he was able to access the building’s infrastructure and gain his freedom leaving the Gregg County Courthouse.

Galveston contractor indicted for allegedly stealing thousands from elderly

Thomas is now being charged with first degree felony theft of property. He’s accused of stealing up to $200,000 from multiple elderly victims.

Man accused of killing woman at Christmas Eve birthday party still at large

The shooter is described as a white male in his 50s. He allegedly fled the scene in a dark Jeep Grand Cherokee with the license plate number LYN-0345. He is reportedly armed with a pistol.