A family celebration in Balch Springs, Texas that was meant to be a joyful occasion ended in tragedy when a fight between relatives turned deadly. According to police, a man was shot and killed shortly after midnight during a baptism gathering attended by many family members and close friends. Authorities identified the victim as 35-year-old Cristian Gabriel Montes, who was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds at a

A few isolated showers and storms are expected today in Austin, with slightly better rain chances on Tuesday and Wednesday. However, the best opportunity for rain is likely to arrive this weekend, especially as a cold front makes its way into the region. Today’s weather will be mainly sunny and dry for most of Central Texas, but a few showers may develop, particularly south and east of Austin. Afternoon tempera

American billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. and artificial intelligence company OpenAI in a federal court in Texas, alleging that the two technology giants have illegally conspired to maintain monopolies in the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence. According to Musk, their actions have prevented fair competition, harmed innovation, and specifically suppressed his own ventures, X and xAI, from competing on equ

The home of Samuel Bravo’s mother may look beautiful today, but the journey to repair it has been long and costly since the devastating winter storm Uri struck Texas in 2021. The storm’s freezing temperatures caused pipes across the state to burst, leaving many families with serious damage to their homes. Bravo recalls that in his mother’s house, all the water and drainage pipes froze and burst beneath the foundation, leading to major structur

The Republican-controlled Texas Senate has approved new congressional maps designed to strengthen the party’s hold on power in Washington, completing a contentious redistricting process that has triggered heated partisan battles both within the state and across the country. The decision, reached in an overnight session, clears the way for Governor Greg Abbott to sign the measure into law, a move that will reshape Texas’ political landscape for years

Austin residents should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, with rain chances around 30% across Central Texas. Thursday’s weak cold front brought localized downpours of up to 2 inches and gusts up to 33 mph at Austin Executive Airport, setting the stage for unsettled weekend weather. Saturday’s clouds and rainfall will keep afternoon highs slightly cooler than average, ranging between 91 and 95 degrees. Thunderstorms are no

Dallas rapper Xavier Landum, better known to fans as BigXthaPlug, was arrested and booked into the Dallas County Jail on Thursday night, marking his second arrest in North Texas this year. The arrest occurred just hours before he was scheduled to celebrate the release of his new album at a local venue, casting a shadow over what was supposed to be a major milestone in his career. According to an arrest warrant affidav

Ferris, Texas has stepped into the spotlight as city officials confirmed it will serve as one of the primary filming locations for a new television series starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, with Finn Little also returning. The series, centered around the popular characters Beth and Rip, has been described as a potential multi-season project that is expected to draw both national and local attention. While speculation had been circulating for several weeks ab

In a significant development, Cindy Rodriguez Singh, the fourth most wanted fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, has been arrested in India. Singh, 40, was wanted for the brutal 2022 murder of her 6-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez Alvarez, and had been on the run since March 2023. She fled the United States with her husband, Arshdeep Singh, and their six children, just days after her son was reported missing.

The FBI has successfully captured and extradited one of its Ten Most Wanted fugitives, Cindy Rodriguez Singh, who was arrested in India following an international manhunt. Rodriguez Singh faced both a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and a Texas state warrant for capital murder of a person under the age of 10, linked to the tragic death of her 6-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez Alvarez. Authorities

The Lancaster community in Texas is mourning the tragic loss of a young athlete after a sophomore football player at Lancaster Early College High School died following a heat emergency suffered during practice. The student, identified as Preston Malone, was a member of the junior varsity football team and experienced medical distress on Monday while participating in training. Despite immediate medical attention and hospitalization, he passed away on Wednesday morning, leaving his teammates, clas

Covid-19 infections are once again increasing in North Texas as children return to school and begin interacting closely with classmates, marking a seasonal rise in cases that health officials say coincides with the reopening of schools. While the number of infections remains far lower than during the height of the pandemic, the trend has sparked fresh attention as families and educators adjust to life with a virus that continues to evolve and circulate.

A dramatic protest unfolded in the Texas House when Representative Nicole Collier of North Texas spent the night on the House floor after rejecting a mandated escort by state troopers. Collier declared that she would not sign away her dignity and described herself as a political prisoner in response to what she believes is an abuse of legislative power. The confrontation took place during the second special session of the legislature. The previous special session ended without pas

A frightening incident unfolded in Fort Worth when a mother’s car was stolen with her 5-year-old child still inside. The unsettling event happened on Sunday evening outside a grocery store near Town Center Service Road and West Seminary Drive, when the woman briefly stepped away to return a shopping cart after loading her groceries. Within moments, two men seized the opportunity to steal her vehicle, leaving the mother in shock and sparking an immediate police response. Auth

Fort Worth has taken a significant leap forward in the world of entertainment with the opening of a massive new film and television production campus in the AllianceTexas development. At 450,000 square feet, this new complex is the largest studio campus in Texas and represents a powerful new investment in the state’s growing media production industry. The project is a partnership between Hillwood, SGS Studios, and Paramount Television, marking a turning po

Mosquitoes in parts of North Texas have tested positive for West Nile virus this week, prompting local health officials to issue warnings and urge residents to take steps to protect themselves and their families. Samples collected from traps in both Tarrant County and Dallas County confirmed the presence of the virus, highlighting a seasonal health risk that tends to rise during periods of heavy rain and warm temperatures. The findings serve as a reminder that p

Students in Gordon began a new school year on Thursday with emotions running high as they stepped into classrooms that had only months earlier been left in disrepair by a tornado. The EF-1 storm that struck at the end of last school year damaged nearly every building on the single Gordon ISD campus, forcing administrators to close early. Over the summer, construction crews worked tirelessly to rebuild and restore the facilities, while teachers put in long hours to prepare their classrooms for th

Harris County Commissioners Lesley Briones and Adrian Garcia are preparing to unveil their new budget priorities during a press conference this morning, with a focus on investments in public safety, health, and infrastructure. This announcement, which is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. outside Commissioners Court in downtown Houston, is expected to highlight crucial areas such as disaster preparedness, road projects, and law enforcement funding. Despite the expansive

An 18-year-old has been charged with intoxication manslaughter following a deadly early morning crash in Garland, Texas, that claimed the life of another driver. The incident occurred at the intersection of North Garland Avenue and Kingsley Road, where a Nissan SUV was struck by a speeding Cadillac SUV and burst into flames. Garland police confirmed that the victim, a male driver of the Nissan, died at the scene. His identity has not been released pending notifi

In Rowlett, Texas, a small catering business owner says her livelihood was nearly brought to a halt when a phone service switch went terribly wrong. Nikki Jackson, who has operated her catering company from the same location for 21 years, says the steady ring of her business phone — a sound that once meant constant orders — has been silent for almost a month. She claims it all started when she tried to move her phone service to AT&T after being