El Paso Walmart gunman who killed 23 offered plea deal to avoid death penalty

The El Paso County DA said he supports the death penalty and believes he deserves it. But he said he met with the families of the victims, and there was an overriding desire to conclude the process.

Southeast Austin murder suspect connected to UT shooting, police say

Austin police say that murder suspect Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Gomez was also involved in a deadly conduct case on the UT campus.

Man, 2 children found alive hours after plane crashes in Alaska

A man and two children were found alive hours after their plane was reported missing in Alaska. Here's what's known about the crash and their rescue.

Family outraged after girl receives monkey, toilet with fake poop as prize gift from school

A family is demanding answers and an apology after a little girl received a toy monkey and toilet with fake poop as a school fundraising prize. The district says the prizes were communicated to families ahead of time.

Houston crime: 3 teenage girls accused of trying to kill their mother because she turned off wi-fi

Three teenage girls are in custody after authorities said they planned to kill their own mother for turning off the wi-fi. It happened Sunday night on Barkers Crossing Avenue in northwest Harris County.

San Marcos man who recorded sexual assault sentenced to 17 years in prison

Cory Grado was found guilty of sexual assault and invasive visual recording. The evidence at trial showed Grado recorded himself sexually assaulting a victim.

Teacher put on leave for going to student's home, demanding homework

An Ohio teacher has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly showing up unannounced at a student's home to retrieve a missing homework assignment.

Texas DPS arrests gang member, seizes 200 pounds of marijuana after chase, crash

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested a confirmed gang member and seized 200 pounds of marijuana after a chase and crash last week in Brownsville.

NJ child left marked by dog shock collar as mother, grandmother arrested: officials

A disturbing case of child abuse in South Jersey has ended with the victim's mother and grandmother being arrested and charged in connection to the horrific crimes.

Brother of Phoenix attorney James 'Artie' Eaves appears in court on murder charges

Prominent Phoenix attorney James "Artie" Eaves was allegedly shot outside his home by his brother Christopher Eaves who faces first degree murder charges.

Austin Tesla dealership bomb investigation; suspicious devices found

The Austin Police Department says it is investigating after suspicious devices were found at a Tesla dealership in North Austin.