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Suspect in Shooting of Paramedic Found Dead, Dallas Mayor Says

The gunman who shot and injured a paramedic treating a civilian in Dallas claimed on his Facebook page to be the New Black Panther Party's longtime national minister of defense.

Aaron Hernandez's 'murder car' Up for Sale On eBay

Aaron Hernandez's silver 2006 Toyota 4Runner, which prosecutors said was the "murder car" used in a drive-by double killing, is now up for sale on eBay as an "infamous" collectible item.

UT Stabbing Suspect May Have Had Mental Health Issues, Police Say

Kendrex J. White, the suspect in a hunting knife attack that left one student dead and three others wounded at the University of Texas at Austin, may have been "suffering from mental health issues," UT Austin Police Chief David Carter …

Andrew Jackson Would Think Trump Was 'Too Volatile'

In an interview with SiriusXM's Salena Zito that aired Monday, President Donald Trump repeatedly made reference to Andrew Jackson as a sort of North Star for his own presidency. He also suggested that Jackson had foreseen the Civil War and …

Trump, Putin To Speak Amid Ongoing Tensions

Russia has condemned the US attack on a Syrian air base last month

Clinton Headlines Events For Groups Troubled By Trump

One is a Planned Parenthood dinner

Cops Change Their Story After An Officer Kills a Teen Outside a Party

Police in a Dallas suburb have changed their story on the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a teenager outside a house party over the weekend.

Criminal Charges Recommended in Death of Prisoner Who Had No Water for a Week

Jurors recommended criminal charges be filed against seven employees of the Milwaukee County Jail in the death of 38-year-old inmate Terrill Thomas.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Stabbing Attack at University of Texas at Austin

Jackson Lee: “In the aftermath of such a heinous attack, we mourn those who were killed and pray for the wounded and their families while we deplore this unthinkable eruption of violence.”

5 Things for Tuesday, May 2: Obamacare, Trump, Sex Assaults

If you're planning a summer trip, take note: The State Department just issued a travel alert for all of Europe. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Trump, Kim's Standoff On The Korean Peninsula Keeps Region On Edge

The US and North Korea began the new month staring off over the Korean Peninsula, with both sides giving few clues as to what their next move might be.

1 Dead, 2 Hurt in University of Texas Stabbing

One person was killed and two were injured in a stabbing Monday afternoon on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, officials said.

Statement On Dallas Shooting & UT Austin Attack

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the shooting of a first responder in Dallas and the stabbing attack on the University of Texas at Austin campus:

Rep. Ron Reynolds - Week of April 24, 2017

There are less than 30 days left in this 85th legislative session. As we head down the home stretch, I remain focused and committed to passing bills that support the priorities that majority of Texans care about: education, economic empowerment …

Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster For Three Texas Counties Following Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today declared a State of Disaster in three Texas Counties following severe weather and deadly tornadoes that struck Texas over the weekend. In response to the significant damage the Governor has issued a Disaster Declaration for the …