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February 22, 2023

Texas teens raise over $160,000 for elderly janitor forced to unretire over rent increase

Mr. James, a janitor at at Callisburg High School in North Texas, had over $160,000 fundraised for him after students found out that he "unretired" due to raising rent.

February 22, 2023

Texas former youth pastor busted in child porn sting recorded underage girls bathing at church

A former Texas youth pastor who was found guilty by jury in July on child sexual exploitation charges, was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Wednesday.

February 22, 2023

Texas man gets 3 years for Capitol riot, AOC threats

Garret Miller of Texas has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, as well as threats issued to members of Congress.

February 22, 2023

Texas man released on bond in murder case, hit with new weapons charge and released on bond again

A Texas man accused of murdering his friend in March 2021 was released on bond, then was charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon a year later and released on bond again.

February 22, 2023

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to deliver Rice University commencement speech

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has been selected to deliver the 2023 commencement address at Rice University, Houston, in the spring.

February 22, 2023

Athena Strand's mother accuses FedEx of being 'deliverer of death' after driver allegedly strangled 7-year-old

Maitlyn Gandy, mother of deceased 7-year-old Athena Strand, has filed a lawsuit against FedEx and former driver Tanner Horner, who is accused of murdering Athena in November.

February 22, 2023

Drunk man fired gunshots into neighbor's home because their dogs were 'barking all day': Houston police

Houston police say that an intoxicated man was arrested after firing his gun into the home of a neighbor because he was upset about their barking dogs.

February 22, 2023

Man dies hiking in Texas national park after experiencing chest pains

A 56-year-old man died on Saturday afternoon while hiking with a scout troop in a Texas national park. He had been experiencing chest pains before receiving CPR.

February 22, 2023

Texas college track runner accused of kidnapping 3-year-old, stabbing boy's mom with screwdriver

Myrajah Rankin, a 19-year-old track and field athlete for University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, is accused of stabbing a woman in the arm and running off with her toddler.

February 21, 2023

Budweiser Clydesdales get tangled up, fall down during Texas stock and rodeo show

A team of Budweiser Clydesdales was working in front of a packed crowd in Texas when the horses became tangled and at least one fell to the ground.