Illinois families file lawsuit against Travis Scott, Live Nation

The families of Jacob "Jake" Jurinek, 20, and Franco Patino, 21, are among the latest to file lawsuits as a result of the Nov. 5 Astroworld concert tragedy.

Band director, 2 others killed in Texas school bus crash

Andrews High School band director Darin Johns, 53, died Friday of injuries from the collision of the bus with a pickup truck traveling the wrong way on Interstate 20 in Big Spring, said Sgt. Justin Baker of DPS.

Billy Chemirmir trial: Mistrial declared after jury remained deadlocked 11-1

A mistrial was declared in the trial for the man accused of killing 18 elderly people in Dallas and Collin counties after a Dallas County jury was not able to reach a verdict.

Justices could rule on Texas abortion ban as soon as Monday

The Supreme Court justices plan to issue at least one opinion Monday on the Texas abortion law that went into effect Sept. 1.

New Astroworld lawsuits ask for $2.75 billion total in damages

Two major lawsuits seeking a total $2.75 billion were filed this week on behalf of victims of the Astroworld tragedy, which left 10 people dead and hundreds more injured.

Family hoping breakthrough Spina Bifida procedure will help 'miracle baby'

A couple was thrilled to find out they were having a baby, after dealing with 10-years of infertility, but that excitement was soon overshadowed by fear when they learned their baby had spina bifida.

Astroworld tragedy: Funeral service held for 22-year-old Bharti Shahani

A funeral service was held Tuesday for 22-year-old Bharti Shahani, who was hospitalized following the Astroworld Festival tragedy and passed away days later.

Texas church under fire over 'Let's go Brandon' chants caught on video

A Texas church is coming under fire over a video showing people inside the place of worship chanting the viral anti-Biden phrase, "Let’s Go Brandon."

FBI charges suspect in Congregation Beth Israel fire

18-year-old Franklin Barrett Sechriest now faces an arson charge in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas under code 18 U.S.C. § 844(i).

Irving police: No charges, for now, after 8-month-old girl died falling out of car

Irving police say a baby ejected from a moving car and struck by another driver was not secured in a child safety seat. In fact, police say none of the four children inside the car were secured when a back door opened, and the baby fell out.

Democrat Beto O'Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022

Democrat Beto O’Rourke announced he is running for governor of Texas, kicking off a third run for office in as many election cycles.

Astroworld death toll climbs to 10 after hospitalized 9-year-old passes away

Mayor Sylvester Turner confirmed Ezra Blount, the 9-year-old boy on life support from the Astroworld tragedy, has succumbed to his injuries.

Teens dressed in KKK robes shocked Black teen with stun gun, lawyer says

The attorney for a Black teenager from Texas says several teenagers attacked his client with a stun gun on Halloween while wearing robes resembling Ku Klux Klan costumes.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrives in Houston to encourage pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden was joined by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at Texas Children's Hospital as part of efforts to visit pediatric vaccination clinics across the country over the coming weeks to encourage shots.

Trae Tha Truth reacts to AstroWorld tragedy, pledges to continue supporting others

One of the performers for AstroWorld was Houston’s own Trae Tha Truth, and it was obviously canceled, but now the rapper and philanthropist is helping unite people to help them during this difficult time.

'Her legacy will live on': Memorial being planned after Winter the dolphin dies

Winter the dolphin died in the arms of her caretakers at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The facility will be closed Friday to allow time for the "devastated" staff to grieve, but the aquarium's director says fans will get a chance to say goodbye, too.