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Texas Weatherman Patrick Crawford Shooting: Police Still Looking for 'Dangerous' Suspect Who Shot at Meteorologist 13 Times

A local meteorologist from central Texas was shot multiple times outside his studio as he headed home on Wednesday morning. Police are currently looking for the man who shot morning meteorologist Patrick Crawford, who is in stable condition.

Texas TV Station Shooting: Weatherman Shot in Parking Lot; Gunman at Large

A Texas TV meteorologist was shot multiple times outside his station's station, and the gunman is still at large. KCEN-TV weatherman Patrick Crawford is undergoing surgery at a local hospital, the NBC affiliate said.

Jose Reyes Trial: Prosecutor Says Houston, Texas Teen Gouged Out Corriann Cervantes' Eye Before Murdering Her in Satanic Ritual

During a capital murder trial on Monday, a prosecutor accused a teenage girl of gouging out the victim's eye as she pleaded for her life in a satanic ritual.

Capital Punishment News Update 2014: What's Next for Mentally Ill Texas Man?

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the execution of Scott Panetti hours before it started. They will investigate the case's "complex legal questions" in subsequent oral arguments.

Texas Execution Case: Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Stay of Execution for Scott Panetti

Less than eight hours before he was condemned to die by lethal injection, The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted Scott Panetti a stay of execution.

Conservative Leaders Petition Texas Governor Against Execution of Severely Mentally Ill Death Row Inmate

Over a dozen national leaders of the conservative movement have come together to script and sign a letter to Tex. Governor Rick Perry, asking him to commute the upcoming death sentence of a severely mentally ill inmate to a life sentence, if agreed upon by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Austin Police Department Shooting: Texas Gunman Killed After His Bullets Penetrate Bullet Proof Windows

Authorities fatally shot a man who they say opened fire on the police headquarters in Austin, Texas early Friday morning. He also targeted a U.S. courthouse and the Mexican Consulate, according to Assistant Police Chief Raul Munguia.

Saudi National Reportedly Crashes Car Into US Army Post Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas

A driver who rammed his car into the gates of U.S. Army post Fort Sam Houston in Texas is in custody after the ordeal on Sunday. Police have not provided much information about the situation or the suspect, but the military base, which had been placed under lockdown, has returned to normal operations.

Austin-Based David Garza Tours With Pearl Jam, Guatemalan Singer Gaby Moreno and Brings 'Texas Charm' to NPR

Austin-based, American singer-songwriter humbly showed off his smooth vocal chops, entranced the crowd with his piano playing and rocked the guitar alongside Guatemalan singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno at Joe's Pub in New York on Monday night.

Five Texas Family Members Die in Car Crash on Way to Disney World Vacation: Teen Driver Fell Asleep at the Wheel

Five members of a Texas family died in a tragic car accident on Interstate 20 while they were on their way to Disney World on Wednesday.

Judge Won't Drop Felony Charges Against Possible 2016 Presidential Candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry

A Texas state district judge has denied a defense motion to have two felony charges dismissed against outgoing Texas Gov. Rick Perry over technicalities.

Immigration Update 2014: Detentions of Immigrants Fall 39 Percent in US Over Past 18 Months

Detentions of immigrants in the United States fell 39 percent between the end of Fiscal Year 2012 and 2014, recent studies published Wednesday shows.

Brad Halsey Cause of Death: Judge Says Former MLB Pitcher May Have Jumped or Fallen Off Texas Cliff

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Brad Halsey died after he fell from a 100-foot cliff near his Texas home.

Bodies Found in Matamoros, Mexico May Belong to Americans Gone Missing During Trip to See Their Father

Four bodies have been found in an area near Matamoros, Mexico where three Americans and one Mexican disappeared two weeks ago, The Associated Press reported.

Houston, Texas Mayor Annise Parker Claims Daughter Was Denied Driving Test for Having 2 Mothers

The daughter of Houston Mayor Annise Parker was barred from taking a driving test “because she has two moms,” according to the politician.

Houston, Texas Man Arrested for Infecting Teen and Toddler Niece With Herpes, Chlamydia and HIV

A man was arrested in Texas for sexually assaulting two girls, a 14-year-old and a 2-year-old, and in the process infecting them with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Houston police said the 33-year-old man is a registered sex offender.

Texas Governor Race Polls 2014: Wendy Davis Encounters Double-Digit Setback Against GOP's Greg Abbott as Early Voting Starts

Texas State Senator Wendy Davis' hopes as the next governor of Texas appears slim based on a survey conducted for KHOU-TV and Houston Public Media.

Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Voter ID Law in Texas

In a rare Saturday morning ruling, the Supreme Court decided that Texas can enforce a controversial voter ID law during the upcoming midterm elections in November.

Midterm Election 2014: Texas Voter ID Law Reinstated by Appeals Court Despite Discriminatory Effect on Latino, Black Voters

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit reversed a district court judge's ruling and reinstated the strict voter identification law in Texas days before early voting begins.

American Ebola Cases & Patient Update: Second US Healthcare Worker Diagnosed with Ebola

Another medical worker from Texas Health Presbyterian hospital who cared for Ebola victim Thomas Duncan has been diagnosed with the deadly virus.

Ebola Update 2014: Texas Health Care Worker Contracts Ebola Virus

The health worker tested positive after feeling feverish late on Friday. He or she is currently in isolation, and another person who came in contact with him or her has also been placed in isolation. The city and hospital have taken precautions to prevent further infections.