Jewish leaders mark first Sabbath since Texas synagogue hostage siege

Jewish leaders marked the first Sabbath since last weekend's hostage-taking at Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, with a show of defiance against it and other acts of antisemitism.

Texas man charged with threatening to kill Georgia election officials

Chad Christopher Stark of Leander has been charged with one count of communicating interstate threats and now faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison if convicted.

Teen suspect charged with murder of Diamond Alvarez, 16, makes bond, records show

Court records show 17-year-old Frank Deleon Jr., who is charged with murder in the deadly Houston shooting of 16-year-old Diamond Alvarez, has made bond.

Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist

A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.

Deputy dead after allegedly shooting herself in head in argument with Houston firefighter boyfriend

Amanda Crowder, a Harris County sheriff's deputy has died after a gunshot wound to the head, which her Houston firefighter boyfriend says was self-inflicted. Police are investigating the incident.

Texas synagogue hostage-taker identified by FBI as British national

The FBI has identified the man killed after taking four people hostage inside a North Texas synagogue Saturday as 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram.

Colleyville synagogue hostage situation: Hostages rescued, suspect dead

The four people taken hostage at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville have been rescued safe and alive. The suspect who took the hostages is dead.

'I want to be fired,' Lamar CISD teacher heard on camera ranting towards students

"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done.  I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."

Houston police: Prematurely born baby found buried days after teen gave birth

Police say the remains of a baby born prematurely were found buried in southwest Houston after a teen went to the hospital for abdominal pain and told staff she had given birth days before.

10-year-old Houston cancer patient sworn-in by dozens of law enforcement agencies

Devarjaye Daniel, a 10-year-old Houston cancer patient, became an honorary police officer for 35 law enforcement agencies in Brazoria County on Wednesday, getting closer to his goal of 100!

Cy-Fair ISD trustee's words on Black teachers called 'racist'

Video posted to Twitter shows part of an argument from Scott Henry speaking about the percentage of black teachers in school districts relative to their quality.

Texas schools ask parents to become substitute teachers amid COVID surge

According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.

U.S. judge slams state's handling of foster care system: 'Texas was not prepared'

Gov. Greg Abbott and two state agencies are the defendants in a federal class-action lawsuit representing 10,000 children in long-term foster care. The issue was highlighted by hundreds of cases of children sleeping in CPS offices, hotels and other unregulated locations.

$275K worth of stolen watercraft recovered in Texas crime ring bust

Officials say 27 stolen vessels and trailers were recovered and now three suspects have been arrested, suspected of running an interstate theft ring.

Video: Flock of birds swarms Texas mall parking lot

Kenna Mitchell captured unnerving video of swarms of birds on top of cars and flying around a Texas parking lot.

Ancient rock vandalized at Big Bend National Park in Texas

Authorities at Big Bend National Park in Texas said vandals etched their names and date on a panel of ancient petroglyphs in the Indian Head area.