Texas woman sentenced to 25 years for child sexual abuse conspiracy in Mexico

Anika Bywater, 29, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiring to sexually abuse a child in Veracruz, Mexico. Federal investigators discovered videos of the abuse online as part of a Project Safe Childhood investigation.

Texas invests $5M in forensic psychiatry to bolster mental health workforce

Gov. Greg Abbott announced $5 million in grants for forensic psychiatry fellowships at nine Texas medical institutions to increase access to specialized mental healthcare.

Police: Fentanyl found in packaging of Barbie Dolls at Missouri store

Police in Missouri are continuing their investigation after fentanyl was found in the packaging of Barbie Dolls at a discount store.

ICE agents seen at Houston's Bush Airport

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents were seen at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday morning after the Trump administration announced a plan to send ICE agents to help at airports dealing with TSA staffing shortages.

California gas prices skyrocket near $6 average, widening lead as nation's costliest

California gas prices have surged to a statewide average of $5.76, nearly $2 higher than the national average, with some Los Angeles stations nearing the $9 mark.

LaGuardia plane crash: What we know about the victims

Tragedy struck New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an Air Canada passenger plane collided with a fire truck, leaving two people dead and dozens more injured.

Newark flights resume after burning smell reported in control tower

A ground stop was briefly in effect Monday morning at Newark Airport after a suspected fire was reported in the control tower.

Body of missing man recovered from Lake Georgetown

Authorities say the body of a missing man was recovered from Lake Georgetown in the area near Russell Park.

Vice President JD Vance visits Austin: Traffic delays expected

Expect traffic closures and delays as Vice President Vance will be in Austin for a reported Republican National Convention fundraiser.

Georgia woman accused of murder after allegedly using pills to end pregnancy

A 31-year-old Georgia woman is facing a murder charge after police say she took pills to induce an illegal abortion, resulting in the death of her newborn in December 2025.

National Park Week 2026: When admission is free to celebrate America's 250th

National Park Week this year is celebrating two milestones - the 110th birthday of the NPS, and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Here are the details.

One teen dead, another injured in Bell County shooting

One 19-year-old man is dead and another was injured following a shooting on the eastbound lanes of I-14 early Sunday morning.

NASA: Houston 'booms' caused by meteor; meteorites may be in the area

NASA now believes that a meteor was the cause of the loud “booms" heard across Houston on Saturday. They also say pieces of that meteor could still be in the area.