News from around the state of Texas

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 01:57 PM CDT

Execution Wednesday for Policeman's Killer

Execution Wednesday for Policeman's Killer

A federal appeals court has refused to stop the scheduled execution this week of a man convicted of killing a Houston police officer 14 years ago.

Monday, May 13, 2013 at 03:38 PM CDT

UT Creates Video Game Academy

UT Creates Video Game Academy

The University of Texas at Austin is creating a gaming academy by teaming up with leaders in the industry.

Monday, May 13, 2013 at 07:51 PM CDT

Sewage Turned Into Tap Water in W. Texas

Sewage Turned Into Tap Water in W. Texas

With every flush of a toilet, residents in parts of parched West Texas are adding to their drinking water supply.

Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 12:07 PM CDT

Murder Suspect Leads Police on 100-Mile Chase

Murder Suspect Leads Police on 100-Mile Chase

A man wanted for murder in Harris County is in custody after leading authorities on a chase covering nearly 100 miles from Beaumont to Houston.

Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 12:37 AM CDT

Lawyer: Knife Attack Suspect Glad Nobody Died

Lawyer: Knife Attack Suspect Glad Nobody Died

An attorney for a Texas man accused of stabbing more than a dozen people at a Houston-area college says his client is glad that nobody died in the incident.

Friday, May 10, 2013 at 08:52 PM CDT

Stews Recalled Over Labels Lacking Ingredients

Stews Recalled Over Labels Lacking Ingredients

Acadian Fine Foods LLC is recalling 17,000 pounds of pork and chicken stews because labels don't list whey and soy as ingredients.

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Cute, Stubborn Cow Corralled

Cute, Stubborn Cow Corralled

An escaped cow was corralled after breaking free in downtown New Hartford, New York. WKTV's Kristen Copeland reports.

CDC: Fecal Bacteria Common in Swimming Pools

CDC: Fecal Bacteria Common in Swimming Pools

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Man Runs onto Frozen Lake to Avoid Jail

Man Runs onto Frozen Lake to Avoid Jail

Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.

High School Removes Photos of Pregnant Students

High School Removes Photos of Pregnant Students

A Michigan high school removed full body photos of pregnant students from their yearbook. WOOD's Heather Walker tells us the story.

New Camera Captures Bug's Eye View

New Camera Captures Bug's Eye View

Scientists at the University of Illinois developed a miniature lens that "sees" like a bee. The panoramic view mimics Mother Nature's optical system in some insects.

"Robin Hooders" Feed Parking Meters

"Robin Hooders" Feed Parking Meters

A New Hampshire town claims group that put coins in strangers' parking meters are harassing traffic officers. WHDH-TV's Ryan Schulteis reports.

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