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Sandra Bland Murder Investigation: Officials Release Haunting Voicemail Bland Left Friend While in Jail, Forms Indicate She Was Suicidal

New details have been released in the Sandra Bland murder case, including the chilling voicemail that she left one of her friends while she was being held in jail and her admission to being suicidal in 2014.

Sandra Bland Arrest Video: Texas Authorities Say Dashcam Video Was Not Intentionally Edited [Video]

After releasing video footage of the Sandra Bland's arrest, Texas officials stated that the glitches in the video were caused by technical malfunction, and not intentional editing.

Texas Trooper Who Arrested Sandra Bland Placed on Desk Duty [Video]

The Texas trooper that pulled over and arrested a woman who was later found dead in her jail cell was put on desk duty Friday for violating procedures, announced the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Dallas Cowboys Roster & Rumors: Dez Bryant Won't Show Up Without Long-Term Contract

The franchise-tagged player of the Dallas Cowboys, Dez Bryant, announced that he won't report unless there's a long-term deal for him.

Dallas Cowboys Roster & Rumors: Tony Romo Believes Dez Bryant Will Settle Contract Issues

Dallas Cowboys Tony Romo thinks his teammate, Dez Bryant, will be able to resolve contract issues with the team.

Same-Sex Marriage in Texas: Democrat Files Complaint Against Attorney General for SCOTUS Ruling Obstruction

Texas Democrat Glen Maxey, a former state legislator and the first openly gay member of the Texas Legislature, has filed a complaint against Attorney General Ken Paxton, accusing him of violating professional rules of legal conduct and instructing county clerks to break the law over gay marriage.

Supreme Court Cases: Texas Affirmative Action Case to be Heard for Second Time

The case of a woman who faults the University of Texas's affirmative-action policies for denying her admission to the institution's flagship Austin campus is headed back to the Supreme Court.

Texas Longhorns Coach Shaka Smart Lists Virginia Home for $1.5M

Newly-signed Texas Longhorns mentor Shaka Smart is offering his home in Virginia for $1.5M. Newly-signed Texas Longhorns coach Shaka Smart is saying goodbye to his home in Virginia.

Texas Father and Son Attacked by Alligator at Lake Charlotte in Wallisville, Texas

A family fishing trip in Texas took a frightening turn on Sunday when a dad and his teenage son were viciously attacked by an alligator.

Supreme Court Gay Marriage Decision: Texas Governor, Attorney General Defies SCOTUS Over Same-Sex Marriage

The top law-enforcement official in Texas on Sunday defied the U.S. Supreme Court and told the state's county clerks and magistrates that they could refuse marriage licenses to same-sex couples if they felt that issuing them would violate their "religious liberty."

NFL Rumors 2015: Michael Sam Still Drawing Interest from NFL Teams, Says Montreal Alouettes Manager

Canadian Football League player Michael Sam is still getting attention from NFL teams, states Montreal Alouettes general manager Jim Popp.

Canelo Alvarez Next Fight: Saul Alvarez Wants To Face Miguel Cotto in Texas, Not in Las Vegas

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez does not like Las Vegas as the venue for his next fight. Canelo wants the match with Cotto in Texas, one with a bigger stadium.

Dallas Cowboys Roster & Rumors: Dez Bryant Visited Camp But Did Not Participate

Dez Bryant visited the camp of the Dallas Cowboys but did not join the activities. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has visited his team's camp but did not participate in the activities.

Mickey Madden of Maroon 5 Seeks a Buyer for His Los Feliz Home

The Maroon 5 bassist has listed his Los Feliz home on the market. Mickey Madden of the Grammy-winning band Maroon 5 is seeking a buyer for his home in Los Feliz.

Texas Terrorist Attack: Arizona Man Indicted for Allegedly Helping Plan Attack on Anti-Islam Cartoon Contest

A grand jury indicted a third suspect for allegedly helping two gunmen carry out a terrorist attack in Texas in May.

Michael Sam's Football Career is Over If He Doesn't Return, Says Montreal Alouettes GM Jim Popp

Will Michael Sam return to the Montreal Alouettes? The repurcussions of his action may be huge, says the team's general manager, Jim Popp.

Ivy Taylor Bests Popular Latina Politican to Become San Antonio's First African American Mayor

For the first time, San Antonio elected an African-American mayor on Saturday following a tight runoff race.

McKinney, Texas Pool Video: Attorney Says Police Officer Was Under Stress When He Arrived at Pool Party

An attorney representing former Texas Police Officer David Eric Casebolt says that he is sorry for pulling his gun out on unarmed teenagers at a pool party and manhandling a 15-year-old girl in a bikini.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Strict Texas Anti-Abortion Law That Could Close Over Half of State's Remaining Clinics

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a strict Texas law that will force all clinics to maintain high hospital standards, and will therefore likely shut down most abortion clinics in the state.

Leticia Van de Putte Could Be San Antonio's First Latina Mayor After Runoff

Texas' second-largest city could soon be governed by a Latina if San Antonio's 1.4 million residents choose former state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte in a runoff election set for Saturday.

Black Teen Girl Handcuffed at Texas Pool Party While Clad in Bikini Speaks Out [Video]

The bikini-clad teenager is speaking out after she was wrestled down to the ground by a Texas police officer wielding his gun at two other teens that tried to help her