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
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
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
The family says they’re unsure of their next steps after a grand jury cleared the officer involved in the shooting. SAN MARCOS, Texas — Loved ones of a man killed by a San Marcos police officer want to clear his name after a grand jury cleared the officer of wrongdoing. Police Chief Stan Standridge said … Read more
Police said officers were notified at about 6:40 a.m. that a man had been found unresponsive on the second floor of the courthouse. DECATUR, Texas — A North Texas contractor who also served as a pastor was found dead in the Wise County Courthouse on Friday morning, apparently having fallen from a ladder he was … Read more
Alexis Payton said he met with district leaders on Friday but it was a waste of time because they wouldn’t answer his questions about his son Landon’s death. HOUSTON — A grieving Houston father’s fight for answers about his son’s sudden death after collapsing at Marshall Middle School this week continued on Friday. Landon Payton, … Read more
BeatKing, whose real name is Justin Riley, died Wednesday, his manager announced on Instagram. He was 39. HOUSTON — Houston rapper BeatKing has died, his manager confirmed on social media Thursday night. BeatKing, whose real name is Justin Riley, was 39. It’s unclear how he died. His manager’s post on Instagram said this: “Today, August … Read more