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Texas: Toddler in Harris County Believed to Be the First Pediatric Case of Monkeypox in Lone Star State

Texas is keeping a wary eye on the potential spread of the monkeypox virus, as a toddler from Harris County was believed to have contracted the disease.

Texas Mom Shot Dead by 17-Year-Old Boy While Visiting Her Son's Grave for His Birthday

Aug 16, 2022 06:40 AM EDT By Rick Martin

A Texas mom visiting her son's grave on what would have been his 22nd birthday was shot and killed by a 17-year-old boy.

Texas Hitchhiker Stabs, Kills Good Samaritan After Random Act of Kindness at Taco Bell

Aug 16, 2022 05:48 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A hitchhiker in Texas, who stabbed to death a good Samaritan who picked him up at a Taco Bell to give him a ride, was arrested and charged with murder.

Texas Sex Offender Commits Suicide in Courtroom by Drinking Mystery Liquid as Jury Convicted Him of 5 Counts of Child Sexual Assault

Aug 16, 2022 04:15 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A Texas sex offender seemed to have committed suicide inside a courtroom by drinking a mysterious liquid as a jury convicted him of five counts of child sexual assault.

Texas Taking Public Donations to Fund Transport Costs of Migrants Sent to New York City, Washington, D.C.

Aug 14, 2022 10:40 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Texas has started collecting donations from the public to fund the transport costs of migrants being sent to New York City and Washington, D.C.

Texas: Brother of Former NFL Star Aqib Talib Wanted for Murder of Youth Football Coach

Aug 14, 2022 10:15 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

The brother of former NFL star Aqib Talib was placed on the wanted list on Sunday over the murder of a Texas youth football coach.

Texas Human Smuggling: SUV Crashes in an El Paso Restaurant; 5 Illegal Migrants Hurt

Aug 11, 2022 09:46 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Five migrants were injured after SUV crashes in a restaurant in El Paso, Texas on Thursday. The driver of the vehicle tried to escape the scene.

Texas' Greg Abbott Dares New York's Eric Adams to 'Go Ahead' After He Threatens to Bus New Yorkers to Lone Star State to Campaign Against the Governor

Aug 11, 2022 02:48 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reacted to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who warned him to send busloads of New Yorkers to the Lone Star State to campaign against Abbott's reelection bid.

Texas: Judge Rules Police Could Withhold Uvalde School Shooting Records Amid State Plea

Aug 10, 2022 09:41 PM EDT By Ivan Korrs

A Texas judge has ruled in favor of the State's Department of Public Safety (DPS) in withholding the highly-sought after documents and records on the Uvalde Shooting Massacre.

Texas Juvenile Prison System Collapsing? State Lawmakers Urge Greg Abbott for Reform

Aug 10, 2022 03:44 AM EDT By Ivan Korrs

Texas lawmakers are urging Governor Greg Abbott to fund the state's juvenile prison system amid its ongoing systemic crisis.

Texas vs New York City: Eric Adams Suggests Busing New Yorkers to Lone Star State to Unseat Greg Abbott

Aug 09, 2022 09:42 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is considering sending New Yorkers to Texas in an effort to remove Gov. Greg Abbott from his post.

Civil Rights Group Calls for Probe on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Transport Migrant Policy

Aug 09, 2022 04:04 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Civil rights group American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is calling for a probe on Texas Governor Greg Abbott's transport migrant policy.

Texas School Shooting: Uvalde School District Facing $27 Billion Lawsuit Over Massive Failure in Robb Elementary Massacre

Ex-Robb Elementary Principal Takes New Position on Uvalde District School Board | Who's Replacing Her?

Aug 08, 2022 08:59 PM EDT By Ivan Korrs

Former Robb Elementary School Principal Mandy Gutierrez has recently accepted a new job in the Uvalde School District Board following her removal from her initial post at the school.

Texas Dad Beats, Kills Newborn Son Because He Was Jealous of the Attention He Received

Aug 06, 2022 03:06 AM EDT By Rick Martin

A Texas dad is now in police custody after he allegedly shook and fatally beat up his own newborn son, who was found dead inside a motel in west Houston.

Alex Jones Loses Again vs. Sandy Hook Victim's Parents, Must Pay $45.2 Million More in Punitive Damages

Aug 06, 2022 12:41 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Conspiracy theorist and Infowars host Alex Jones was ordered to pay one of the families of the Sandy Hook massacre victims more after losing in the hearing on punitive damages.

Texas: Why Is Gov. Greg Abbott Sending Migrants to New York?

Aug 05, 2022 08:42 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott sends migrants to New York from the Lone Star State, making the city a new location for their busing strategy.