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July 27, 2022

Texas fire destroys 9 homes day after blaze sparked by lawnmower burned 26 buildings

Texas firefighters battled another blaze Tuesday afternoon that burned three homes and other structures, the day after the Balch Springs fire destroyed 26 buildings.

July 26, 2022

Texas man charged in cold case killing after fleeing to Mexico

A Texas man faces a murder charge for a 2004 shooting at a Houston apartment complex that left another man dead following an argument, authorities said,

July 26, 2022

Texas fishermen bow massive 271-pound alligator gar

A group of fishermen in Texas caught a 271-pound alligator gar that was 7 feet, 11 inches long, according to a Facebook post from South Texas Bowfishing, a guided fishing business.

July 26, 2022

Texas fireball lights up night sky near Austin

A fireball entered the Earth's atmosphere about 45 miles southeast of Austin, Texas, and briefly illuminated the night sky on Sunday evening.

July 26, 2022

Texas mom Christina Lee Powell's autopsy conducted Monday, is 'pending' further studies: ME's office

The missing Texas mom of two who disappeared on July 5 after she was seen leaving her San Antonio home was found dead nearly three weeks later, loved ones and cops confirmed.

July 26, 2022

Democratic candidate for Texas Lt. Gov blasted for saying school vouchers 'are for vultures'

A Democratic candidate for Texas lieutenant governor is under fire for calling school voucher supporters "vultures."

July 26, 2022

Police search for leads in 2002 murder of Texas girl, 4, kidnapped from her home

Authorities have increased the reward in the case of a 4-year-old Texas girl who was sexually assaulted and murdered more than 20 years ago, officials said.

July 26, 2022

Texas police chief praises officer who chased suspect after being shot in face: 'A benevolent warrior'

Chief Mike Berezin said Officer Sepulveda is in great spirits following the incident and touted her as a "benevolent warrior" for her perseverance.

July 26, 2022

Texas police make arrest in 1989 cold case strangulation murder, officials say

Texas man David Rojas has been arrested in the unresolved death of an elderly woman more than 30 years ago thanks to the recent use of DNA technology, police recently said.

July 26, 2022

Uvalde, Texas, elementary school principal suspended 2 months after mass shooting

The principal of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, was placed on paid administrative leave Monday, two months after the mass shooting that killed 19 children and two adults.