Hundreds give orphaned El Paso Walmart shooting survivor drive-by first birthday celebration

The youngest survivor of the El Paso, Texas Walmart shooting last August – whose parents were killed shielding him from the gunfire – turned 1 last week, inspiring hundreds to organize a drive-by birthday celebration amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Search for missing Fort Hood soldier remains ‘open and active’ 1 month later, Army says

One month after her disappearance, the search for a missing 20-year-old soldier who was stationed at Fort Hood in Texas remains “open and active,” U.S. Army officials said Thursday.

Recently released career criminal fatally stabbed grandma, 80, in broad daylight, Texas police union says

A Texas career criminal who was recently released from jail despite being arrested nearly 70 times is accused of fatally stabbing an 80-year-old woman out shopping Saturday, police said.

326-pound Asian elephant calf 'Nelson' born at the Houston Zoo

Nelson, a male Asian elephant, was born at the Houston Zoo, and had to be rushed into emergency surgery. The zoo team is cautiously optimistic that he will make a full recovery

2 arrested after police find 6-year-old boy locked in Dallas shed

A grandmother and her boyfriend are facing charges for allegedly tying up a 6-year-old boy and locking him inside a dark shed in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas.

DIY masks: Texas A&M researchers evaluate effectiveness of different materials

According to Texas A&M officials, scientists from the university are currently testing a variety of popular DIY mask materials in order to give consumers "fact-based" information on different mask options. 

Abbott says alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.

Heartbreaking photo shows dedication of front line medical workers

The photo was posted on Facebook and shows an ICU nurse holding up a sign that says, "Just going to hold his hand for a bit. I don't think he has long."

San Marcos: One officer dead, two others injured after being ambushed by suspect with rifle

One of the officers was fatally shot. Another two officers have also been injured and were transported to Ascension Seton Hays in Kyle where they have undergone surgery. 

Texas nurse surprised with bridal shower by coworkers

With a little social distancing creativity, everyone stood six feet apart and used a pole to reach out with social distancing hugs.

Houston officer provides police escort for ducklings searching for their mother

In a scene that sounds like it came from the book ‘Make Way for Ducklings,’ a Houston police officer provided an escort for ducklings trying to find their mom.