'The Wire' actor Tray Chaney's son out of ICU after Georgia tornado

Actor Tray Chaney, known for his role on HBO’s The Wire, is sharing a hopeful update about his son, Malachi Chaney, who was seriously injured when a powerful tornado destroyed their Henry County home last week.

Mexico citizen sentenced in Texas after $3M in meth found hidden in cabbage shipment

“The amount of drugs smuggled in this case is staggering, but fortunately, authorities were able to seize it before it hit our streets," said U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Hurricane wind speed categories: Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale explained

When does a tropical depression become a tropical storm? And when does a tropical storm become a hurricane? What's the difference between a Category 1 and a Category 3 hurricane?

Gov. Abbott signs bill to provide $8.5B for Texas public schools

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.

Rabbit v. squirrel: The adorable showdown we've all been waiting for

A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.

Bodies of 3 missing Wenatchee, WA girls found, father wanted for murder

Authorities are actively searching for the girls' father, Travis Decker, 32, who is wanted for three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.

Hiker found dead in Maine, search continues for 28-year-old daughter

A 58-year-old hiker was found dead near a mountain summit in Maine while his 28-year-old daughter remains missing, authorities said Tuesday.

Washington man supplied chemicals used in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, FBI says

Federal authorities announced Wednesday that one suspect, Daniel Park, was arrested and extradited from Poland after the blast killed his alleged collaborator, Edward Bartkus.

Food-dumping 'social media prankster' arrested on Long Island

The “social media prankster” who recorded himself dumping food on his head and leaving others to clean up the mess has been arrested in Long Island.

Jonathan Joss shooting: Murder suspect released after posting bond

The man charged with murdering “King of the Hill" and “Parks and Recreation" actor Jonathan Joss is now on house arrest after posting bond.

4 bail reform bills signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed four bills concerning bail reform into law at an event in Houston, surrounded by advocates and families of crime victims.

Austin's automatic license plate reader program will end June 30

Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has removed an item concerning a potential expansion of the city's automated license plate reader program from Thursday's council agenda.

Cause of East Austin house fire ruled accidental; 2 people dead

The Austin Fire Department says two people have died in a house fire that had flames reaching more than 30 feet in the air. A third person managed to escape.