Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation

A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.

Texas Six Flags roller coaster stops mid-ride, 20 riders rescued

Several riders were trapped Saturday on a roller coaster that stopped in the middle of a ride at the Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park in San Antonio.

Texas law enforcement can no longer contract with reality TV shows

The law, known as Javier Ambler's law, now prevents law-enforcement agencies in Texas from participating in reality TV shows.

Houston tiger investigation: Suspect leaves jail after posting bond again

Victor Cuevas, the man at the center of the tiger investigation in Houston, left the Fort Bend County Jail on Monday after posting bond.

Texas governor signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks

The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.

VIDEO: Tiger seen playing with murder suspect prior to his arrest

The video shows the tiger, named India, rolling around on the floor and playing tug of war with Cuevas in a seemingly empty living room.

U.S. congressional delegation gets look at progress at Fort Hood

A congressional delegation comprised of U.S. Representatives from across the country are getting updates about Operation People First.

3-year-old Helena on ventilator after being shot in head during drive-by shooting in North Houston

A 3-year-old girl remains in the hospital in critical condition after she was shot in the head, caught in the crossfire of a deadly drive-by shooting. Her parents are now speaking out, asking for the public’s help. 

Aggressive swarm of bees attack and kill man

A Texas man died after going into cardiac arrest when he was attacked by an aggressive swarm of bees outside his home,

Texas couple’s Facebook posts helped identify them in police bodycam footage from Capitol riot, FBI says

The FBI says they were tipped off about the since-deleted photos and videos on Facebook, which helped them find and identify the man and woman in police officers’ body cam footage. They’re both now charged with assaulting officers.

Police: Texas babysitter used 'wrestling-style moves' on 1-year-old boy, killing him

A 24-year-old Texas man was booked into jail on capital murder charges this week after telling authorities he used "wrestling-style moves" on a 1-year-old boy left in his care who later died in a hospital.

Texas State legislators urge Congress to pass "I Am Vanessa Guillen" Act

Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen was remembered at the Texas State Capitol where several bills honoring the Houstonian are advancing.