‘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

‘You are a liar’ | Family of man killed by San Marcos police demands answers after bodycam video released

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

Contractor found dead at North Texas courthouse after apparently falling off ladder, police say

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

‘It hurts and hurts’ | Father’s frustration continues after meeting with HISD about son’s sudden death

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