Woman had 10 shots of alcohol before killing Fort Worth police officer in crash, affidavit says

FORT WORTH, Texas — A woman accused of drunkenly crashing into a Fort Worth police officer and killing him told officers that she had around 10 shots of alcohol before the crash happened Monday morning, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. She also did not stop driving for another quarter-mile after hitting the officer, the … Read more

‘I knew he was gone’ | A Houston mother is sharing the story of her son’s death as a warning to other teens

Jose Rafael Mella took a pill laced with fentanyl. He was 17 years old. Now, two people are facing charges in connection with his death. HOUSTON — We’re hearing from a mother whose son died after taking a pill that was laced with fentanyl. Jose Rafael Mella was seventeen years old when he passed away … Read more

‘Give me back my lid!’: Neighbor chases down thieves snatching iron water meter lids

The criminals were caught on camera in the Thompson neighborhood. Experts say thieves are looking for scrap metal they can sell for just a few dollars. SAN ANTONIO — It’s an unlikely crime, according to San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and it’s creating new concerns in a southwest side neighborhood. The cast iron lids that … Read more

Jury to start deliberating in civil trial against Santa Fe high school shooter’s parents

The victims filed a lawsuit against the gunman’s parents claiming they failed to prevent the shooting. SANTA FE, Texas — A Galveston County jury will begin deliberations Monday in the civil trial for the 2018 Santa Fe School shooting. Eight students and two teachers were killed and 13 others injured in that tragedy six years … Read more