A leading Democratic strategist and a GOP Attorney join Y’all-itics to react to the ruling and explain possible next steps. DALLAS — The ruling may have come from a three-judge panel in El Paso, Texas. But it is still reverberating across the entire country. In a two-to-one decision, the panel struck down the congressional map … Read more
Police responded to the shooting in the 800 block of North Lancaster Avenue, where they found the victim unresponsive. DALLAS — Dallas police are investigating a fatal shooting after a victim was found fatally shot Friday evening, officials say. According to the Dallas Police Department, officers were called about a shooting at about 6:30 p.m. … Read more
After decades of speculation since the murders of five people, DNA evidence from the crime scene led investigators to identify the longtime speculated third suspect. KILGORE, Texas — The third suspect involved in the infamous 1983 Kentucky Fried Chicken murders in Kilgore has been identified as Devan Riggs. On Sept. 23, 1983, Mary Tyler, … Read more
Five-year-old Emilio Martinez was killed in the crash, and his father has chosen to forgive the uncle who was driving, family said. FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth grandmother is speaking publicly for the first time about the crash involving a train that killed her five-year-old grandson, Emilio Martinez, and the family pain that … Read more
A lawsuit filed Friday accuses the institution of firing its female police chief as part of a “coordinated purge of female employees from the department.” AUSTIN, Texas — Former University of Texas at Austin (UTPD) Police Chief Eve Stephens is suing the university, alleging civil rights violations. A lawsuit filed Friday accuses the institution of … Read more
The lawsuit was brought by Leonel Bermudez, who claims he suffered serious physical and psychological injuries as a result of extreme hazing. HOUSTON — Days after a University of Houston fraternity was shut down due to hazing allegations, a lawsuit was filed against UH, the fraternity and several fraternity members. RELATED: UH fraternity chapter shut … Read more
An 18-year-old turned himself in after a truck part left at the scene helped police trace the vehicle to its owner, investigators say. GALVESTON, Texas — An 18-year-old Cypress man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 77-year-old Galveston grandfather who was riding his bicycle to work early Sunday morning. Aiden Prause … Read more