AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a large-scale deployment of state security forces, including personnel from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, to the state capital in anticipation of a planned demonstration that officials say may involve groups linked to antifa. The governor’s directive, issued Thursday, aims to safeguard residents, businesses, and public property amid concerns that the protest could lead to unrest. According to t

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Two San Antonio police officers were shot and injured on Wednesday morning after a confrontation with an armed suspect at a motel along Highway 90 near Military Drive. The suspect, who reportedly opened fire on officers during a brief chase, was killed in the exchange, according to San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus. Authorities said the incident unfolded just before 9 a.m. when an officer and a cadet were sitting in a motel parking lot. While they were in

A tragic late-night crash in the Bishop Arts District claimed the life of a pedestrian and led to the swift arrest of a fleeing driver. The fatal incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. Sunday on West Davis Street, an area known for its nightlife and restaurants. Authorities said a man driving a white SUV at high speed struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street to meet friends. The impact threw the victim onto the roadway, leaving him unresponsive as bystanders rushed to call for help.

The legal battle surrounding Randy Halprin, one of the two surviving members of the infamous “Texas 7” prison gang, has reached another turning point. A Dallas County judge has confirmed that Halprin’s defense attorney, Heath Harris, will remain on the case despite efforts from prosecutors to have him removed. At the same time, a firm date has now been set for Halprin’s highly anticipated retrial, which is scheduled to begin on April 5, 2027. Halprin, who is

Hundreds of teachers in Texas are currently under investigation by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) over social media posts connected to the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk. The state agency confirmed that as of Wednesday, it has received 281 complaints against educators, a sharp increase from the 180 complaints that had been logged only two days earlier. While no official sanctions have yet been imposed, the teachers under review could face serious consequences, including

Dallas police have arrested two men in connection with a fatal carjacking that took place in August in Northwest Dallas, resulting in the death of a 34-year-old man. Investigators say the case has also been tied to a series of robberies in Dallas and Plano, raising concerns about repeat violent offenders in the city. According to police, 23-year-old Jeremiah Grice was taken into custody on September 4. He faces charges of aggravated robbery and capital murder. Grice is currently bei

Texas lawmakers have created new committees to study campus climate, free speech, and security in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist and podcaster Charlie Kirk. Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows of Lubbock and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick of the Senate announced the formation of select committees that will evaluate how universities handle safety and expression following Kirk’s death. Kirk was shot and killed in front of a large audience at Utah Valley

A horrifying incident in Dallas, Texas has shocked the community after a 50-year-old Indian-origin man was brutally killed in front of his family. The victim, identified as Chandramouli Nagamallaiah, was attacked and beheaded outside the Downtown Suites motel, a property located just off Interstate 30 near the Tenison Golf Course. According to police, the suspect has been arrested and charged with capital murder in one of the most violent crimes reported in the area in recent years.

Johnson County, Texas, remains in the spotlight as the legal case against Sheriff Adam King continues without new public developments. Commissioners gathered Monday for their scheduled court meeting, which included an agenda item on the sheriff’s office, but offered no new details about the indictment of the county’s top law enforcement officer. Instead, the commissioners focused briefly on operations before moving on, leaving many questions about the ongoing investigation unanswe

Authorities in Collin County are investigating a road rage shooting that left one person injured and led to an unusual scene in Plano on Thursday morning. The incident began in the city of Lucas, where officials believe the shooting took place, and ended when the injured individual arrived at a church in Plano seeking help. The case has drawn attention across the region as investigators work to piece together what happened and identify those involved. The Collin County Sheriff&rsquo

The Austin Police Department is preparing to release new details about an officer-involved shooting that took place on August 28 in South Austin, leaving one man dead and a bystander injured. The incident happened at a Thundercloud Subs on Slaughter Lane and Manchaca Road, drawing widespread attention as video footage and eyewitness accounts revealed how quickly the situation escalated. Police said officers had been tracking a man wanted for multiple burglaries and a violent home in

An overnight shooting in Fort Worth has left four people injured, including an innocent bystander who was caught in the crossfire while driving near an apartment complex. The incident happened shortly before midnight on Carol Oaks Lane on the east side of the city, shaking residents in a normally quiet neighborhood. Police said the shooting began around 11:30 p.m. on Monday when multiple gunmen opened fire near the apartment complex. Investigators believe three of the victims were d

  A serious boating accident at Eagle Mountain Lake in Azle, Texas, left three people injured, including two children, after a vessel collided with a dock on Sunday evening. The incident, which occurred near Miller Avenue on the west side of the lake at around 7 p.m., has raised concerns about lake safety as authorities continue their investigation. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the boat crashed into the dock under circumstances that remain unc

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

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

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.

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

A disturbing incident unfolded in Fort Worth, Texas, overnight Sunday when a 10-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the hand with a handgun. Fort Worth police responded to a shooting call at approximately 1:20 a.m. Monday in the 1500 block of Burmeister Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the young child had been handling a firearm when it discharged, resulting in a gunshot wound to his hand. The child was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical trea

A Fort Worth family is counting their blessings after a suspected drunk driver plowed through their home Saturday night, narrowly missing their sleeping 2-year-old’s bedroom. Though no injuries were reported, the crash caused major structural damage and forced the family to temporarily relocate. The incident occurred around 8:04 p.m. on Steinburg Lane in South Fort Worth. A red Toyota sedan, allegedly driven by

A Dallas family is pleading for justice and public help after 30-year-old Victor Rojas was killed in a suspected carjacking outside a gym. The fatal shooting occurred on March 3 near South Buckner Boulevard and Samuell Boulevard, at a QuikTrip gas station next to a Planet Fitness that Rojas regularly attended. That night, Rojas left home to work out, a routine he kept most evenings. His family says it was the last ti