News from around the state of Texas

Monday, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:13 AM CDT

Police: Man Who Killed Ex-Girlfriend Shot Dead in Round Rock

Police: Man Who Killed Ex-Girlfriend Shot Dead in Round Rock

Austin-area police say an officer fatally shot a man who allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend, then refused to stand down when confronted by authorities.

Monday, Jun 17, 2013 at 07:53 AM CDT

Manziel Tweets He's Ready to Leave College Station

Manziel Tweets He's Ready to Leave College Station

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel still has three years of eligibility left at Texas A&M. But a tweet he sent out early Sunday morning has some wondering how long he'll stay.

Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 at 09:10 PM CDT

Skydiver Killed in Chute Accident

Skydiver Killed in Chute Accident

Investigators say a skydiver has been killed after plunging to the ground when one of his parachutes failed to open during a Houston-area jump.

Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 at 01:48 PM CDT

Texarkana Officer Hit By Truck Dies

Texarkana Officer Hit By Truck Dies

30-year-old Officer William Sprague has died after being hit by a truck while answering a disturbance involving dozens of people.

Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 at 12:57 PM CDT

Farmers Scuffle Through Record South Texas Drought

Farmers Scuffle Through Record South Texas Drought

South Texas is in the midst of a year long drought that is the driest ever recorded here.

Saturday, Jun 15, 2013 at 11:27 PM CDT

Ex-West Texas Jailers Sentenced in Bribery Scheme

Ex-West Texas Jailers Sentenced in Bribery Scheme

Seven ex-jail guards from West Texas have been sentenced to federal prison for taking bribes from prisoners.

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