Texas

Police in Houston, Texas, say Kenneth Wayne Lockings Jr. murdered his girlfriend Aracely Jernigan by nearly decapitating her with a samurai sword.

Paul Wright Dec 29, 2017

Lndy Lou Layman is facing a criminal mischief charge after she allegedly tore down paintings and smashed sculptures when her date with Anthony Buzbee went off the rails.

James Tennent Dec 28, 2017

A Washington DC teacher is accusing United Airlines of bumping her from her first class seat to upgrade US Representative Sheila Jackson Lee.

Nicole Rojas Dec 25, 2017

Police in Houston say that the 28-year-old Erika Jisela Miranda-Alvarez killed a 33-year-old mother and kidnapped her daughter after allegedly going through a miscarriage.

James Tennent Dec 21, 2017

27-year-old Sierra Tarbutton was sentenced to five years in jail after posting videos to Snapchat showing her firing a gun out of a moving car in Houston, Texas.

James Tennent Dec 19, 2017

Texas deputies discovered 15 stolen Michael Kors purses in the vehicle of a woman arrested for a hit and run. They were worth $4,700 and were taken from a Macy's store.

Nicole Rojas Dec 17, 2017

The autopsy report confirmed that Natasha Dauzat died from at least 43 knife wounds and other "sharp-force injuries, including decapitation."

Karen Noronha Dec 17, 2017

When an Uber driver picked up a girl in distress she decided to lift her spirits by taking her for a night on the tiles.

Staff Reporter Dec 12, 2017

Chandler Self was leading the women's division of the BMW Dallas Marathon on 10 December when she began to collapse 200 yards from the finish line.

IBT UK Contributor Dec 12, 2017

It snowed in Houston, Texas for the first time in 8 years. While the snow isn't that rare in the north of the state, the South just enjoyed a rare occasion to have a bit of fun.

Claire Toureille Dec 08, 2017

Genene Jones, a former nurse suspected of killing up to 60 infants in Texas, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges relating to five children in the early 1980s.

Paul Wright Dec 08, 2017

Lisa Marie Garcia faces jail after Texas police say she created fake online accounts on Facebook to make it look like her ex-boyfriend was threatening her life.

Roger Baird Dec 04, 2017

The boy's parents dismissed the claim as "he doesn't speak at all", and has "the mental capacity of a one-year-old".

Karen Noronha Dec 04, 2017

A four-year-old Texas boy, Camden, born without arms or legs yells, "I'm walking", as he takes his first steps in an emotional video posted by his mother.

Roger Baird Nov 27, 2017

Police said they found the weapons and the clothes the suspects were seen wearing in the video footage inside the vehicles parked near the house.

Karen Noronha Nov 24, 2017

Julia Poff, 46, from Brookshire, Texas, is charged with sending explosives made from a cigarette packet and a salad dressing cap to Obama and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in 2016.

William Watkinson Nov 23, 2017

The Texas Republican representative Joe Barton reportedly told a woman he would complain to the police if sexually explicit photographs of him were exposed publicly.

Paul Wright Nov 23, 2017

Police in Texas are investigating after cheerleader Alexis Butler was killed after being hit by a pickup truck driver, who was using a court-ordered breathalyser at the time.

Paul Wright Nov 21, 2017

Bayou Wildlife Zoo in Alvin is up for sale along with 500 animals of 60 different species. The asking price is $6m, down $1m from the original listing.

Charlotte Tobitt Nov 21, 2017

Breana Harmon-Talbott, 19, appeared in a court on 16 November facing charges of tampering with evidence and government records.

IBT UK Contributor Nov 17, 2017

On 15 November, Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls had threatened Karen Fonseca with a disorderly conduct charge over the "offensive" sticker.

Karen Noronha Nov 17, 2017

Police in Fort Bend, Texas inadvertently created a viral sensation after they asked the driver of this vehicle to come forward.

Neil Murphy Nov 16, 2017

The US president seemed to be confused as he tweeted his condolences about the wrong shooting incident.

Neil Murphy Nov 15, 2017

"The fact that the U.S. president can't even keep track of all the mass shootings is a fairly compelling argument for gun reform," one Twitter user wrote.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Nov 15, 2017

Pastor Frank Pomeroy, whose daughter was killed in the tragedy, said it would be too painful to use the building as a place of worship.

Priya Joshi Nov 10, 2017

Officials reported that 26 people died after Devin Patrick Kelley entered the First Baptist Church and opened fire.

James Tennent Nov 08, 2017

Reports say that Devin Patrick Kelley was treated at a mental health centre in New Mexico and briefly escaped in 2012. Kelley killed 26 people at a baptist church in Texas.

William Watkinson Nov 08, 2017

Eight members of the Holcombe family, as well as an unborn child, were murdered in the Texas church attack.

Jordan Bhatt Nov 07, 2017

State officials have said that the 26 victims from Sunday's church massacre were between 18 months and 77 years old.

James Tennent Nov 06, 2017

A 29-year-old Texas mother is accused of shooting her two daughters, aged 5 and 7, early Thursday (2 November) morning.

Nicole Rojas Nov 02, 2017