White Oak Bayou attack: Teen accused in sexual assault, attempted drowning
Harris County authorities have identified a 19-year-old who allegedly sexually assaulted and attempted to drown a woman in White Oak Bayou.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
Texas lake ‘infested’ with invasive species, officials say
An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
73-year-old arrested for deadly Texas City shooting
Police were called for a welfare check and found a woman with a gunshot wound. Anyone with more information can contact detectives or Crime Stoppers.
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email claiming to have video evidence of suspect
A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.
Houston East Side street renamed following Cesar Chavez allegations
The street’s new namesake, Joe E Ramirez Boulevard, has deep, historic ties to the immediate neighborhood.
Waxing kit recall expanded due to overheating concerns
The recall for a popular waxing kit has been expanded due to possible fire and risks after some have reported overheating.
Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in…
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
Texas on track to be hit by big batch of Saharan dust
A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas.