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February 15, 2023

FBI probing Texas county jail inmate deaths upon sheriff’s request, authorities say

The deaths of two men while in custody at Texas' Harris County Jail is being investigated by FBI Houston, the sheriff confirmed Monday.

February 14, 2023

Texas Brinks security guard shot during Houston mall robbery

An armored security guard was shot in a Houston shopping mall during a robbery Tuesday.

February 13, 2023

Texas train derails in collision with 18-wheeler, leaving driver dead

The driver of an 18-wheeler was killed when his truck collided with a train on Monday morning in Splendora, Texas, according to police.

February 11, 2023

Texas funeral home sued after man's body left 'to literally rot' for days during winter storm

A south Houston funeral home is facing a million-dollar lawsuit from a family who claims their loved one's body was left to rot for at least four days during a winter storm in 2021.

February 9, 2023

Houston would-be robber runs out the door after hotel clerk pulls handgun: 'I ain't playing with you'

A Houston man would come to regret attempting to rob a hotel after its clerk pulled out a handgun of her own and pointed it on the suspect, forcing him to leave.

February 8, 2023

Houston Zoo latest to report enclosure vandalism

A four-inch incision was found in the Houston Zoo's brown pelican enclosure, the latest in a recent, bizarre string of attacks on zoo exhibits nationwide.

February 8, 2023

Houston teen involved in robbery, shooting and caused lockdown at high school was out of jail on bonds

A Houston teen allegedly involved in a robbery and police-involved shooting was reportedly out on multiple bonds at the time of the incident.

February 6, 2023

Houston authorities arrest suspect who allegedly stole fire department ambulance after police chase

A Houston city fire ambulance was stolen Monday and authorities were searching for the vehicle, authorities said.

February 2, 2023

Texas woman gets 55 years for killing friend, abducting baby

Magen Fieramusca, 37, of Texas was sentenced Thursday to 55 years in prison for killing Heidi Broussard, 33, and abducting her newborn daughter.

February 2, 2023

Texas teen involved in shootout arrested, hiding from police in high school

An 18-year-old who was involved in a shootout with Houston police was arrested after attempting to take refuge in a nearby high school.