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August 8, 2023

Leader of Texas' largest county takes temporary leave of absence to seek depression treatment

Lina Hidalgo, the leader of Texas' largest county, announced that she is taking a temporary leave of absence to seek treatment for clinical depression.

August 7, 2023

Cousin of Uvalde school shooter arrested for alleged threats to school: 'Do the same thing'

A cousin of the Uvalde school shooter Salvador Ramos allegedly made threats against a school. He allegedly told is sister that he wanted to 'do the same thing' as Ramons.

August 7, 2023

Riley Gaines, Paula Scanlan join Texas Gov Greg Abbott in ceremonial signing of Save Women’s Sports Act

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a ceremonial signing of the Save Women’s Sports Act on Monday and was joined by former NCAA Division 1 swimmers Riley Gaines and Paula Scanlan.

August 7, 2023

Riley Gaines, activists say they were spat on, attacked by protesters at ceremonial bill signing in Texas

Protesters at the signing of the "Safe Women's Sports Act" in Texas on Monday were accused of spitting and throwing bottles at attendees including IWN chapter leader Michelle Evans.

August 7, 2023

Male health care leaders complete ‘simulated breastfeeding challenge’ at Texas hospital: ‘Huge eye-opener’

Male health care leaders at Covenant Health in Lubbock, Texas, participated in a “simulated breastfeeding challenge" to get an idea of the challenges working mothers face.

August 7, 2023

Opera singer David Daniels and his husband both plead guilty to sexual assault of Houston university student

David Daniels and his husband Scott Walters both pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a Texas graduate student they met at a Houston Grand Opera reception.

August 7, 2023

Massive fire, explosion reported at Sherwin-Williams plant in Garland, Texas

Video has captured a massive fire that broke out Monday morning at a Sherwin-Williams paint plant in Garland, Texas, outside of Dallas.

August 6, 2023

Arkansas police officer arrested in child sex trafficking sting in Texas

Telvin Wilson, a Texarkana police officer, was arrested during a recent child sex trafficking sting in Texas. He was fired after being charged with online solicitation of a minor.

August 6, 2023

Texas road rage suspect spray-paints victim's face before having can turned on him: authorities

Spray paint became the weapon of choice during a road rage incident between two men in Houston. It all allegedly started over a distracted driver on his phone.

August 6, 2023

Texas man sentenced to 40 years behind bars for sexually abusing 4 young girls several times

A 32-year-old Houston man was found guilty by a jury of sexually abusing four young girls. Alvaro Jeronimo Juarez was sentenced to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole.