What happened at Travis Scott concert: How crowd surges can kill people
The crowd deaths at Astroworld Music Festival add to the long list of people who have been crushed at a major event. Here’s a look at how that happens.
The crowd deaths at Astroworld Music Festival add to the long list of people who have been crushed at a major event. Here’s a look at how that happens.
'Absolutely insane,' ICU nurse attending Astroworld Festival tells FOX 26 what she saw
FOX 26's Denise Middleton spoke with an ICU nurse who was in attendance during the Astroworld music festival and assisted first responders at the concert, where eight people died and several other members of the crowd were injured.
FOX 26's Denise Middleton spoke with an ICU nurse who was in attendance during the Astroworld music festival and assisted first responders at the concert, where eight people died and several other members of the crowd were injured.
Fort Worth man gets life sentence for slashing wife and infant son's throats, staging burglary
Craig Vandewege called police back in 2016 claiming someone broke into his north Fort Worth home. Officers found his wife and 3-month-old son in their beds with their throats slashed.
Craig Vandewege called police back in 2016 claiming someone broke into his north Fort Worth home. Officers found his wife and 3-month-old son in their beds with their throats slashed.
Justice Department files voting rights lawsuit against Texas
The United States is alleging the new voting restrictions violate Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act and Section 101 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The United States is alleging the new voting restrictions violate Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act and Section 101 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Jan. 6 rioter who tweeted she was ‘definitely not going to jail’ gets 2 months
Jenna Ryan, a Jan. 6 rioter bragged she wasn’t going to jail because she is White, has blond hair and a good job, was sentenced on Thursday to two months.
Jenna Ryan, a Jan. 6 rioter bragged she wasn’t going to jail because she is White, has blond hair and a good job, was sentenced on Thursday to two months.
Saginaw PD: Homeowner fatally shoots man knocking on door
Investigators say a 21-year-old Saginaw man had gone to three or four homes, knocking on the front doors. One homeowner answered the door and told him to go away. Police say the homeowner shot him after he rushed toward the homeowner. But the man's mother says her son suffered from a medical condition and had likely wandered out of his home and needed help.
Investigators say a 21-year-old Saginaw man had gone to three or four homes, knocking on the front doors. One homeowner answered the door and told him to go away. Police say the homeowner shot him after he rushed toward the homeowner. But the man's mother says her son suffered from a medical condition and had likely wandered out of his home and needed help.
Christian radio host gets 3 life prison terms for bilking listeners
A North Texas radio host was sentenced to three life prison sentences Monday for a Ponzi scheme in which he bilked elderly listeners out of millions of dollars.
A North Texas radio host was sentenced to three life prison sentences Monday for a Ponzi scheme in which he bilked elderly listeners out of millions of dollars.
Texas woman points gun at 7-year-old for trick-or-treating outside her home
Monica Ann Bradford, 35, reportedly exited her home with a loaded weapon and pointed it at a 7-year-old child who was walking in front of her property.
Monica Ann Bradford, 35, reportedly exited her home with a loaded weapon and pointed it at a 7-year-old child who was walking in front of her property.
Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions
The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
Timothy the hippo enjoys pumpkins, shares Halloween message to crush Fiona
San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.
San Antonio Zoo’s Timothy the hippo chomped on some pumpkins ahead of Halloween and shared a sweet message to his crush at the Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona.
Astros dash Braves hopes of winning World Series with Game 5 win, 9-5
Things seemed bleak at first, but the Astros proved they weren't going down without a fight and took an electrifying win in Game 5 against the Braves, 9-5.
Things seemed bleak at first, but the Astros proved they weren't going down without a fight and took an electrifying win in Game 5 against the Braves, 9-5.
Braves take the lead 3-2 against Astros in Game 4 of the World Series
It was a nail-biter of a game but the Astros were unable to catch up and fell to the Braves, 3-2.
It was a nail-biter of a game but the Astros were unable to catch up and fell to the Braves, 3-2.
Jack Yates Field renamed in George Floyd's honor
Jack Yates Field is being renamed: George Perry Floyd Jr. Athletic Community Field.
Jack Yates Field is being renamed: George Perry Floyd Jr. Athletic Community Field.
Bond set for mom, her boyfriend charged in murder of boy found in Harris Co. apartment
Bond was set at $1 million for Brian Coulter, who is charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend's 8-year-old son. The mother Gloria Williams has a $900,000 bond for her three charges related to the case.
Bond was set at $1 million for Brian Coulter, who is charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend's 8-year-old son. The mother Gloria Williams has a $900,000 bond for her three charges related to the case.
Fentanyl-induced overdoses increasing, more drugs being laced with it
Drug dealers may be motivated to lace their product with fentanyl because its potency can create stronger addicts, and therefore, loyal customers. It is also cheaper to cut drugs with it.
Drug dealers may be motivated to lace their product with fentanyl because its potency can create stronger addicts, and therefore, loyal customers. It is also cheaper to cut drugs with it.
HCSO: 3 children abandoned, skeletal remains of another child found in Harris Co. apartment
Harris County authorities say they found three kids abandoned in the apartment and what appears to be skeletal remains of another child.
Harris County authorities say they found three kids abandoned in the apartment and what appears to be skeletal remains of another child.
2 children killed, 4 hospitalized from crash at Kerrville car race
Two children are reported dead after a car lost control at the 2nd Annual Kerrville Airport Race Wars. Five people are reportedly in critical condition.
Two children are reported dead after a car lost control at the 2nd Annual Kerrville Airport Race Wars. Five people are reportedly in critical condition.
2 killed, 5 hurt after drag racer slams into Texas spectators
A driver lost control during a Texas drag racing event and slammed into a crowd of spectators, killing two and injuring at least five others Saturday, authorities said.
A driver lost control during a Texas drag racing event and slammed into a crowd of spectators, killing two and injuring at least five others Saturday, authorities said.
Martindale man arrested for murdering man parked in his driveway
Adil Dghoughi was transported to the hospital with critical life-threatening injuries. The 31-year-old later died from his injuries.
Adil Dghoughi was transported to the hospital with critical life-threatening injuries. The 31-year-old later died from his injuries.
Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing
The court's action leaves in place for the time being a law that clinics say has led to an 80% reduction in abortions in the nation's second-largest state.
The court's action leaves in place for the time being a law that clinics say has led to an 80% reduction in abortions in the nation's second-largest state.