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Texas megachurch pastor sent to prison for fraud scheme
By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas megachurch pastor and former spiritual adviser to two U.S. presidents has been sentenced t ...

Sheriff: 4 dead in Houston domestic violence shooting
By Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — Four people were killed at a Houston home Wednesday in what authorities said was likely a domestic violence shooti ...

Tx. Man Accused of Killing His Wife, 2 Kids and Dog Was Found in Bed with Dead Bodies
By Steve Helling, People
A Texas man has been accused of fatally stabbing his wife and two children after he was found in bed with the three bodi ...

Former Texas Teacher Admits to Sexually Assaulting Teen Boy and Girl in Van, Gets 20 Years
By Steve Helling, People
A Texas teacher has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitting to sexually assaulting a teenage student and hi ...

Police: Actor Eddie Hassell, 30, killed in Texas shooting
By The Associated Press
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (AP) — The actor Eddie Hassell, known for his roles in the NBC show “Surface” and the 2010 film “The Kid ...

Texas man seen swigging from beer bottle minutes before fatal crash that killed 3 passengers
By New York Post
A Texas man posted a video of himself drinking behind the wheel on Facebook live just minutes before crashing his car — killing all ...

Texas man who wanted to rape, kill, eat child receives 40-year prison sentence, officials say
By Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
JOAQUIN, Texas — A Texas man has received a 40-year prison sentence after authorities ...

City of San Antonio illegally auctioned off more than 200 troops’ vehicles, DOJ alleges
By Karen Jowers, Military Times
The Justice Department has reached an agreement with the City of San Antonio, Texas to resolve allegations that the c ...

Texas man jailed in stabbing death of his 7-year-old brother
By The Associated Press
HALTOM CITY, Texas (AP) — A Texas man was jailed on a capital murder charge Sunday after police say he fatally stabbed his 7- ...

Former WWE champ Alberto Del Rio accused of sexually assaulting, beating woman for hours
By SBG San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WOAI) - Professional Mexican-American wrestler Alberto Del Rio was arrested over the weekend after a woman cam ...

Teen accused of shooting sister, killing her boyfriend at Katy house party
By Alison Medley and Jasper Scherer, The Chron
A 14-year-old is in custody after fatally shooting his sister's boyfriend with a shotgun at a house pa ...

Prosecutor: Texas man shot and beheaded roommate
By The Associated Press
A prosecutor says a North Texas man shot and killed then beheaded his roommate and fatally shot the roommate's 17-year-old ...

Man guilty of killing 6 members of his ex’s family in Texas, faces death sentence
By Phil Helsel, NBC News
A Utah man was convicted Thursday of killing six members of his extended family in Texas and faces the possibility of a deat ...

Feds: Texas man planning mass shooting hit with weapons charge
From KWTX News
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) A West Texas man who investigators said was planning a mass shooting has been charged with making false statemen ...

Kidnapped woman leaves help note at Domino’s Pizza
By Jamel Valencia, ABC 13 News
ANTHONY, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) - A woman who was being held against her will was rescued after leaving a note asking f ...

San Antonio Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Family of Teen Girl He Impregnated If She Told Anyone
By Sarah Martinez, San Antonio Current
A San Antonio man is facing sexual assault charges after a pregnant teen said he is the father of her unborn ...

Texas governor signs bill to make porch pirates felony offenders
By WTHR.com Staff
HOUSTON (WTHR) — Porch pirates in Texas might be reconsidering their crimes in a few months.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a b ...

Mom Allegedly Said ‘Demons Told Her To Sacrifice’ Her 8-Year-Old Son
By Gina Tron, Oxygen.com
A Texas mother accused of killing her 8-year-old son blamed demons for the murder, authorities say.
Police in Irving sa ...

Texas 12-year-old charged in fatal shooting of brother, 10
By the Associated Press
CONROE, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a 12-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of his 10-year-ol ...

Man trapped in outdoor pillar among 4 arrested in CVS burglary
PHOTO: ABC News
By Karma Allen, Good Morning America
Police arrested four suspected burglars at a CVS in Texas on Wednesday, including one inside ...