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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

Rep. Chip Roy slams Dem judge who said it's racist to describe border crisis as an invasion

The exchange came during a House Judiciary Committee hearing

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.

February 2, 2023

2nd Texas high schooler dead after hookah lounge shooting

Jaitron Tatum, 18, has reportedly died following a shooting at an Austin, Texas, hookah lounge. Brayden Bolyard, 17, was found dead at the scene.

February 2, 2023

Arizona bill would allow pregnant women to drive solo in HOV lane

A proposed Arizona bill would allow pregnant women to drive in the HOV lane as long as proof is provided by the woman or her health care provider that she is carrying a baby.

February 2, 2023

Oklahoma AG apologizes for former state cabinet secretary's indictment

Republican Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a letter of apology to former state Digital Transformation Secretary David Ostrowe for a previous indictment.

February 2, 2023

Texas winter storm: Freezing rain and icy conditions bring down trees, power lines

Freezing rain, sleet, and icy conditions wreaked havoc across the southern U.S. this week, bringing down power lines and snapping trees throughout Texas and neighboring states.

February 2, 2023

Texas judge denies request from former Houston police officer charged in deadly drug raid: reports

A judge dismissed a request from a former Houston police officer charged in a deadly botched drug raid in 2019, to dismiss his case on claims of prosecutorial misconduct.

February 2, 2023

Texas man shot, injured after reporting himself as trespasser

A Texas man was shot and injured after calling 911 to report himself as a trespasser outside his home. The man was allegedly having a mental health crisis on Thursday.

February 2, 2023

Chinese nationals captured after crossing into Texas illegally, paid smugglers $35K each

Three nationals were apprehended in Mission, Texas on Tuesday after each paying $35,000 to be smuggled illegally across the U.S.-Mexico border.