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September 25, 2022

Texas girl, 12, shoots father, self after plotting with friend to murder families: sheriff

A 12-year-old Texas girl shot her father as part of a plot with a friend to kill their families and flee to Georgia, police said. The girl also allegedly shot herself.

September 25, 2022

Texas volunteer firefighter found dead at home hours after responding to call

The Alvin Volunteer Fire Department is mourning the sudden loss of Capt. Charles Krampota, who was found dead at his Texas home hours after responding to a structure fire.

September 25, 2022

Texas Republican who represents border communities issues warning on migrant surge: 'There's no end in sight'

A Texas lawmaker who represents a district that spans 800 miles along the border said Border Patrol urgently needs more funding, technology, and infrastructure.

September 24, 2022

Beto O'Rourke says he doesn't regret confronting Abbott, other Texas officials in Uvalde after school shooting

Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke said on Saturday that he doesn't regret confronting Gov. Abbott and other officials after the Uvalde shooting in May.

September 24, 2022

Beto O'Rourke blames Biden for more Texas Latinos voting GOP: 'Didn't spend a dime or day' in border region

Texas Democrat candidate for governor Beto O’Rourke blamed Biden and other Democrats for disregarding the Latino vote and pushing the demographic to the right.

September 24, 2022

El Paso hit by 1,500 illegal migrants a day while small fraction sent to liberal cities strains resources

Border Patrol agents in the El Paso Sector are seeing approximately 1,500 migrants a day as they face a surge in numbers that are overwhelming facilities in the area.

September 24, 2022

Houston police arrest 2nd suspect in armed robbery case, fatal shooting of potential witness

Houston Police Department officers arrested Jorge Antonio Cruz, a second suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Jordan Capuchino. One other suspect has been arrested.

September 24, 2022

Texas: SWAT, tactical teams respond to Harris County home where man barricaded himself after fatal shooting

SWAT team members gathered outside of a residence in Harris County Friday, where a suspect barricaded himself after being suspected of fatally shooting at least one person.

September 24, 2022

Houston Crime Stoppers ends annual reading of murder victim names: 'Can't do that anymore...would take hours'

Loved ones of murder victims and advocates will gather in Houston Sunday to remember and honor those who have been impacted by violent crime in Harris County, Texas.

September 24, 2022

COVID-19 drove parents to home-school their kids, but classroom politicization kept them there, Texas mom says

A Texas mother moved her children from public school to home-school to keep her children away from gender identity discussions and to avoid political bias.