Texas
Latest Texas News and Updates
He Beat His Mom To Death With A Hammer. Then Said It Was An 'Out-Of-Body' Experience.
In Texas, a man beat his mom to death with a hammer and described it as an out-of-body experience. Now, he'll spend decades in prison for murder.
‘I Shot Him’: Texas Man Goes To Police Station To Deny He’s Involved In Murder, Ends Up Confessing, Cops Say
A man who went to a Texas police station to insist he had nothing to do with a fatal shooting instead admitted he committed the crime, authorities said.
Mom Admitted To Keeping Child Out Of School To Hide Signs Of Abuse, Cops Say. Now, The Boy Is Dead.
A mom admitted she hid signs of her child's abuse caused by her boyfriend, according to police. Now, the child is dead and the duo faces charges in Texas.
He Killed Two Army Buddies From Basic Training And A Woman. But Why Remains A Mystery.
A man who killed three people in Texas was sentenced to life in prison for murder. Two of the victims were his friends from Army basic training.
Two Teens Used Dating App To Lure Man To Robbery, Where The Victim Was Shot In The Back: Police
Two teens in Texas are accused of using a dating app to lure a man to an attempted robbery, police said. The victim was shot in the back during the incident.
Argument Between Roommates In Texas Ends In Fatal Shooting: Cops
A man in Texas faces a murder charge after he shot his roommate, police said. The shooting happened after an argument and fight, investigators said.
Sheriff: 3 Men Charged With Murdering Off-Duty Houston Deputy Who Was Grocery Shopping With His Wife
Three suspects have been arrested for killing an off-duty deputy in Houston after he caught them stealing a car part from his truck, authorities said.
A Car Pulled Up Next To A Man And Opened Fire. Police Say The Victim's Stepdaughter Was The Shooter.
A man was shot to death in 2020 when a car pulled up next to him, Texas police said. The victim's stepdaughter was arrested nearly two years later.
Driver Was Going 157 MPH When He Slammed Into Another SUV Killing Teen: Cops
A man was driving 157 mph when he crashed into an SUV on a Texas interstate, killing a teen, police said. The suspect has been charged with manslaughter.
Teen Admitted To Stabbing A Sleeping Person To Death, According To A Report
A man in Texas is accused of stabbing a sleeping person to death, according to police. The suspect initially said he was attacked by an unknown man.
Suspects Arrested In Connection To Double Homicide Of Texas Father And Son Found Bound, Shot: Sheriff
Two men are in custody in connection to the murders of a father and son in Texas who were found dead at the end of last year, police announced March 30.
‘They Killed My Baby’: Texas Teenagers Accused Of Murdering Man, Stealing His Phone In Botched Robbery
Two San Antonio teens are facing capital murder charges in connection to the slaying of a nursing student during a robbery gone wrong, cops said.
16-year-old Girl Shot To Death In Home, Man And Woman Arrested In Suspected Murder
Two people have been arrested in Texas and accused of shooting a teen girl to death, police said. Investigators have not released a motive in the case.
Woman Had 'Rape' Shaved Into Her Head, Was Beaten With Several Objects After Kidnapping, Texas Police Say
Six people have been charged in Henderson County, Texas after they kidnapped and beat a woman they met online for a week, according to police.
Victim was getting ice from a machine at a shopping center when hit by stray bullet: report
A man was shot by a stray bullet while getting ice at a Texas shopping center, police said. A suspect has been arrested and police search for another shooter.
A jury started to deliberate how long a murderer should spend in prison. 26 minutes later, they had a decision.
A man was convicted of killing a person during an argument over money in Texas. It took a jury 26 minutes to sentence him to life in prison.
'You are the definition of a coward': Serial killer and rapist locked up for killing a woman he once dated
A serial killer and rapist in Texas was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a woman he once dated. He has been convicted of one other killing and several rapes.
A man upset over a breakup with a girlfriend murdered her new lover, cops say
A teacher was shot and killed in Texas and a suspect has been arrested, police said. Investigators say the suspect was upset after his ex started dating the victim.
Couple accused of fatally shooting man whose body was found after fire ripped through Texas home
Two people are accused of murder in connection to the shooting death of a man in Texas whose body was found after firefighters responded to reports of a housefire.
Mom tried to give her days-old baby away to strangers on a Texas street: report
A mom in Texas is accused of trying to give away her newborn baby to people on a street, police said. She was arrested and charged with endangering a child.
Man shot to death, another victim stabbed with life-threatening injuries, Texas police said
One person was shot to death and another stabbed near-death in Texas, police said. A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder, authorities noted.
Sex offender worked with a teen to turn a pot deal into a robbery. Instead, it became a murder.
A pot deal in Texas became a murder. One of the suspects, a sex offender, was convicted of murder and sentenced to prison. A teen was also arrested.
Retired Army soldier in Texas accused of fatally shooting 11-year-old girl, wounding wife and second child
A retired U.S. Army soldier in Texas faces capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges after shooting two girls, his wife, police said.
Houston man accused of killing his girlfriend’s toddler daughter tried to frame victim’s older brother: Police
A Houston man allegedly fatally beat his girlfriend’s daughter and then attempted to frame the baby’s 5-year-old brother for the murder, court documents claim.
Corpus Christi police arrest man in connection to deadly shooting
Corpus Christi police arrested a man in connection with a deadly shooting a day after the fact. The man turned himself in to officers and is charged with muder.
He strangled a woman to death and dumped her body in an alley. It took a jury under 15 minutes to decide his fate.
A jury in Texas took mere minutes to sentence a murderer to decades in prison. The victim was strangled to death and then dumped in an alley.
She wanted to shoot at her boyfriend as he sat in a car after an argument. Instead, she killed his 7-year-old son.
A woman in Texas wanted to shoot at her boyfriend after an argument, but instead shot and killed his son. Now, she will head to prison for decades.
Man accused of shooting into crowd, killing man outside Texas bar after several women got into fight: police
New details and news of an arrest have emerged in connection to a fatal shooting outside a Texas bar following a fight between several women late last year.
Dallas man allegedly shot victim on Christmas Eve over $5 drug debt, police say
A murder suspect in Texas accused of fatally shooting a man on Christmas Eve who owed him five dollars was recently placed under arrest, police said.
Victim found shot to death in Texas home, suspect arrested the next day
A man was shot to death after an argument in Texas, according to police. The suspect ran away from the scene and was arrested the next day on a murder charge.
60-year-old woman found dead in Texas home, her son is accused of murder
A man in Texas has been arrested in connection to the death of his 60-year-old mother. He was charged with murder and is now being held in a jail.
A couple's cross-country trip ended when they were murdered along a Texas beach. Their killers will now head to prison.
A couple was sent to prison for the murders of a couple in Texas. The victims were traveling and reported missing. Police found them in a shallow grave.
Woman found dead underneath man's home, prosecutors said. Suspect was released on bail last month.
A man faces charges after a woman who was reported missing was found dead at his home. Prosecutors blasted how he was released on bail last month.
19-year-old accused of stabbing her older sister to death during domestic dispute, cops said
A woman stabbed her older sister to death in Texas, police said. Officials were called to a home for a domestic disturbance where the victim was stabbed.
Texas man leads investigators to missing woman’s body buried in ‘clandestine grave,’ sheriff says
Two people are in custody after authorities found the remains of a Texas woman who went missing in early February buried in a grave, the sheriff's office said.
Tip line call helps police find suspect in month-old fatal shooting, Texas cops say
A suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder of a man in Lubbock, Texas. Police said a call to a tip line helped them find the alleged shooter.
Texas man out on bond for murder charge is arrested again for second homicide case: police
A Texas man free on bond in connection to a 2019 murder charge has been accused of a second murder police said. Investigators say the suspect shot a victim in February.
After-school brawl in Texas leads to death of 17-year-old, three suspects arrested
An after-school brawl left a 17-year-old man dead in Texas. Police say three suspects have been arrested and charged in connection to the teen's murder.
Texas man accused of killing his parents taken into custody after police shootout
Police in Texas discovered two people dead and took who they believe is the couple’s son into custody after a brief gunfire fight, authorities said.
66-year-old Texas man accused of cold-case rape and murder that happened in 1984
Dallas police charged a Texas man with sexually assaulting and killing a woman in Dallas in 1984. She was reportedly strangled near a medical clinic.
11-year-old boy killed by stray bullet while Texas man fled from owner of car he'd robbed, cops say
Police in Texas said an 11-year-old Darius "DJ" Dugas was killed by a stray bullet after a suspect fired at a man trying to stop him from breaking into cars.
Texas man allegedly admits he killed his friend, refuses to say where body is: Police
A suspect in Texas was arrested in connection to the presumed capital murder of his friend, a father of three, in January whose body has not been found, police said.
Woman found shot to death near a motel dumpster, police say they arrested the killer
A woman was found shot to death and left near a motel's dumpster in Texas. Police said they arrested a suspect who is being held in jail without bond.
Houston man accused of killing his 63-year-old roommate in fire
A man has been arrested after he allegedly set fire to his roommate's house in Houston, killing him. The victim was ready to evict the suspect, police noted.
Texas animal rescuers taken into custody after multiple dogs found injured, starving to death
Two animal rescuers in Texas were charged with 8 counts of animal cruelty after animal control found unsanitary conditions and injured dogs in their care, cops said.
Woman in Texas murdered hours after her son was threatened, cops say
A woman was murdered in a Texas shooting. An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with her death. He had allegedly recently threatened the victim's son.
Man said a song told him to kill a victim, body found in a burned storage unit: report
A victim was found dead in a burned storage unit in Texas, police said. The suspect said a song told him to kill and the suspect came at him with a bat.
Two men arrested after shooting at Texas intersection leaves teen dead: cops
Two men have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a Texas intersection, police said. They have both been charged with murder.
Duo arrested in connection with 2 bodies found in burned vehicle in Texas, police said
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with two bodies found in a burned car in Texas, police said. The man was charged with murder.
Texas woman admitted to having boyfriend kill her husband, now faces decades in prison
A Texas woman arranged with her boyfriend to have him kill her husband. Now, officials say the woman has pleaded guilty in the murder-for-hire case.