Police officer bursts into tears when military son surprises her at swearing-in ceremony

A new police officer in Irving, Texas, got a big surprise when her military son appeared at her swearing-in ceremony, after he'd been stationed overseas for two years.

Patrick Mahomes become 1st quarterback from a Texas college to win the Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes has become the first quarterback from a Texas college to win the Super Bowl after leading the Kansas City Chiefs over the San Fransisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.

Dallas Mavericks will retire number 24 in honor of Kobe Bryant

After the passing of Kobe Bryant following a helicopter crash in California Sunday morning, the Dallas Mavericks announced that no Maverick will ever wear number 24.

2 confirmed deaths in northwest Houston building explosion

Two people have died after a massive building explosion massive building explosion on Gessner Road near Clay Road in northwest Houston that rattled houses miles away.

Teen at center of dreadlocks controversy withdraws from Barbers Hill ISD

The high school senior at the middle of a controversy surrounding the length of his dreadlocks has withdrawn from Barbers Hill ISD, his parents say.

Texas A&M student being tested for suspected case of coronavirus

Health officials in Brazos County said they are investigating a possible case of coronavirus involving a college student.

Vet accidentally euthanized cat instead of giving it rabies vaccine, woman claims

According to Michelle Olson, the vet accidentally gave her cat euthanasia medicine instead of the rabies vaccine that was supposed to be administered.

Video captures teacher appearing to abuse special needs boy

Surveillance video of a teacher appearing to shove and even kick a special needs student is raising alarm at Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in Rosenberg.

Texas governor to reject new refugees, first state to do so under Trump administration

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump administration order.

Texas man charged with murder of baby put in backpack, left in trunk: police

A West Texas man accused of putting his girlfriend’s 10-month-old daughter in a backpack and leaving her in a car trunk for five hours was charged Wednesday with capital murder.

Man arrested after allegedly beating stolen horse in Brookshire

The Brookshire Police Department says a man who was wanted for allegedly beating and punching a stolen horse was taken into custody in Austin County.

Man allegedly assaults girlfriend for saying his fart ‘smelled horrible’

A man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend after she complained that his fart “smelled horrible,” police in Wichita Falls say. 

AP source: Cowboys pick McCarthy to replace Garrett as coach

The Dallas Cowboys didn't take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on from Jason Garrett.