U.S. October 9 Woman fatally shot outside PetSmart after dispute over not saying 'thank you': officials A woman in Texas was shot and killed after an argument over not saying "thank you" for opening the door, police revealed in an arrest affidavit.
Houston and Galveston October 9 Houston police discover 16 bodies in bayous this year as mayor dismisses serial killer speculation Experts call for extensive investigation after 16 bodies discovered in Houston bayous, though officials say no evidence links the deaths to a serial killer.
Abortion October 8 Texas arrests 8 in widening probe of midwife accused of illegal abortions Eight people connected to Houston-area midwife Maria Margarita Rojas were arrested and indicted for practicing medicine without a license in Texas.
Texas October 8 Apparent road rage incident sparks deadly Texas shooting spree across 2 cities, leaving 4 dead Four people died, including the suspected shooter, in a deadly spree that began with an incident on Highway 90 in Sugar Land and ended in Houston.
VIDEO October 8 Alleged gunman found dead after Texas shooting spree Texas authorities said a gunman killed three people in two separate shootings, before committing suicide at a third location. (KRIV)
Religion October 8 Megachurch founder finishes church's restoration process after stepping down due to undisclosed transgression Dr. Tony Evans has fulfilled the church's restoration process after announcing he would step aside last year, but won't return to pastoring the church.
Opinion October 8 Housing costs are crushing families – here’s the way out The Trump administration may declare a housing emergency to tackle regulatory barriers that have created a multi-million home shortage across the United States.
Texas October 7 Texas National Guard deploys 200 troops to Illinois for federal protection mission amid protests Gov. Greg Abbott deployed Texas National Guard troops to Illinois as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called the federal protection mission "illegal and unconstitutional."
Texas October 7 Texas AG launches undercover operations to infiltrate 'leftist terror cells' across the state Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched investigations to infiltrate leftist groups, citing Charlie Kirk's murder and attacks on ICE facilities in Texas as political terrorism.
Media October 7 Oklahoma student says he was scolded by university staff after wearing Trump hat during Charlie Kirk tribute Oklahoma State University defended free expression after student leader Josh Wilson was told his Turning Point USA hat could "trigger" others during a Charlie Kirk tribute speech.
Crime October 7 Drag queen accused of sex with 13-year-old boy he believed was adult: report A prominent Phoenix drag queen has been charged with having sex with a 13-year-old boy whom he met via a dating application, according to a report.