Astroworld 2021 event operations plan didn’t mention what to do if there was a crowd surge situation

The 56-page document, which FOX 26 received on Monday evening, listed what to do in situations including severe weather, high winds, an active shooter, riots/civil disturbances, and other situational issues that may affect life and property.

Houston police chief 'expressed concern' to Travis Scott, head of security prior to Astroworld performance

Houston’s police chief says he expressed concerns about safety to Travis Scott before the rapper performed at a sold-out music festival where eight people were killed in a crush of fans.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jack Yates Field renamed in George Floyd's honor

Jack Yates Field is being renamed: George Perry Floyd Jr. Athletic Community Field.

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.

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.

Jake Ehlinger died from accidental overdose, family says

The family released a statement Thursday saying that Ehlinger “was a victim of an accidental overdose of what was believed to be Xanax laced with toxic drugs including deadly Fentanyl.”

Texas urges Supreme Court to leave abortion law in place

Texas is also opposing the Biden administration’s call for the court to take up the abortion law and rule on its constitutionality, even though the 5th Circuit has yet to do so.

DOJ asks Supreme Court to block Texas abortion law

The Justice Department asked the high court Monday to lift an order imposed by a conservative federal appeals court that has allowed Texas to continue enforcing the nation's strictest curbs on abortion.

Court again lets Texas continue banning most abortions

The decision Thursday night keeps the law known as Senate Bill 8 in place as the Justice Department tries halting the law.

Couple surprised at airport with stowaway in luggage: their Chihuahua

A Texas couple about to board a flight to Las Vegas was surprised to find their pet Chihuahua had stowed away inside their luggage.

William Shatner launches into space aboard Blue Origin rocket

William Shatner, known to many "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk, launched into space on Wednesday aboard a Blue Origin rocket.