Naval Academy on lockdown after shots fired on campus: reports

The Naval Academy in Annapolis went on lockdown after shots were reportedly fired on the campus Thursday afternoon. 

Lawmakers call for UT group's ban over controversial Trump piñata post

While the controversial post is regarding a week-old Democratic event, the anti-Trump pictures appearing the day after Charlie Kirk's death caught the eye of Republicans online.

Alex Jones asks Supreme Court to hear appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook Elementary judgment

Alex Jones, who called the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting a "hoax," was sued by the shooting victims’ families. Jones argued that the court judgment violates his constitutional rights, including free speech.

Texas State professor fired: Allegedly advocated political violence at a socialism conference

A Texas State University history professor has been fired after being accused of calling for political violence after a video of him speaking at a socialism conference was posted on social media.

Colorado school shooting: 16-year-old identified as shooter, police say

Authorities identified the shooter as 16-year-old Desmond Holly. The teen shot two students and then shot himself in an incident at Evergreen High School in Colorado.

300 years in prison: Texas man sentenced for child porn possession

A Georgetown man has been found guilty of five counts of possession of child pornography and has been sentenced to 60 years for each count.

Dallas motel beheading: Affidavit reveals gruesome details

According to the arrest affidavit, the suspect, Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, admitted to decapitating the victim. WARNING: This story contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers.

New Orleans mayor pleads not guilty to corruption charges

New Orleans' first female mayor is accused of using taxpayer dollars to travel and dine with her bodyguard, then lying to investigators to hide their romantic affair.

Mother of boy killed by alligator arrested for abuse, neglect: police

The mother of a 12-year-old boy who went missing from his home in New Orleans and was killed by an alligator has been charged with negligent homicide.

Colorado school shooting: Evergreen student dead after shooting 2 others, police say

The alleged shooter at Evergreen High School in Colorado has died after suffering a "self-inflicted gunshot wound". Two other students are still hospitalized.

Williamson County Commissioners approve new tax rate

Property taxes could be going up in Williamson County. The county commission approved a budget of over $7 million for the next fiscal year and set a new tax rate.

DPS seizes $2.2M worth of cocaine being smuggled across Texas border

The Department of Public Safety has seized over $2 million worth of cocaine which was being brought over the Rio Grande River from Mexico, they said on Wednesday.

Charlie Kirk shooting: What we know about the suspected gunman

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the suspected gunman was released from custody after an interrogation by law enforcement.

Gov. Abbott's executive order regulates hemp products with THC

Texas will regulate and not ban the sale of hemp products that contain THC. Gov. Abbott made that decision with an executive order.

New Georgetown city budget lowers property tax rate, but rising values may mean higher bills

The new budget for Georgetown lowers the city's property tax rate, but due to increasing property values, homeowners could still see an increase to their yearly bill, says the city.