Houston Texans' Jimmie Ward arrested in Montgomery County

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested early Thursday morning for allegedly assaulting his fiancé.

Texas National Guard officer charged with online solicitation of a minor

A Texas Army National Guard officer has been arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor after allegedly attempting to meet with someone he believed to be a 15-year-old girl for sex, authorities said.

Texas Gov. Abbott sends 5,000 soldiers across state ahead of 'No Kings' protests

Texas Governor Greg Abbott surged 5,000 National Guard soldiers and 2,000 Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to cities across the state on Thursday ahead of planned protests this weekend.

Austin anti-ICE protests: City prepares for planned demonstrations

The City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.

Mexican national, son sentenced in Bexar Co. for dealing cocaine, human smuggling

More than $600,000 in cash was found stashed inside a cooler during the search of the home. They also found five people who were in the country illegally, a suspected drug ledger and at least one firearm.

No Kings protests will rally against Trump Saturday: What to know

“No Kings” protests against President Trump’s policies are scheduled in nearly 2,000 cities across the U.S. Saturday as a military parade rolls in Washington.

Rapper Silento sentenced to 30 years for 2021 death of cousin in metro Atlanta

Silento, the rapper best known for "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)," will spend decades behind bars after pleading guilty, but mentally ill, to killing his cousin at a DeKalb County home.

South Carolina inmate loses bid to delay execution over firing squad, injection concerns

A federal judge refused to halt the execution of Stephen Stanko, set for Friday, saying his lawyers provided no evidence that South Carolina’s lethal injection process causes unconstitutional pain.

Undocumented students seek to challenge end of Texas in-state tuition

A group of undocumented students are asking a federal judge to allow them to challenge the court's ruling that ended their access to in-state tuition.

I-35 expansion: TxDOT project takes shape in South Austin

A multi-million-dollar construction project is taking shape in South Austin. The I-35 Capital Expressway South Project includes a long, elevated section of roadway to speed traffic through that part of town.

Live Nation to open 18 new music venues in US: See the list

Live Nation Entertainment announced it’s planning to spend $1 billion to open or break ground on 18 new music venues in the U.S.

Isle Royale camping deaths: FBI assisting in investigation of two found dead

Officials have not released a cause of death for the two campers, who were found at a remote campground after separate reports came in on Sunday.