News from around the state of Texas

Friday, May 10, 2013 at 07:12 PM CDT

Police: Mom Checked Medical Website After Son Shot

Police: Mom Checked Medical Website After Son Shot

A Southeast Texas woman is facing a felony charge for allegedly delaying hospital treatment of her teenage son's gunshot wound until she researched treatment options online.

Friday, May 10, 2013 at 09:20 AM CDT

Space Center Houston Gets "Star Trek" Shuttle

Space Center Houston Gets "Star Trek" Shuttle

A celebrated piece of fictional space travel history is to go on display at Space Center Houston.

Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:43 AM CDT

Leak That Displaced Lubbock Neighborhood Stopped

Leak That Displaced Lubbock Neighborhood Stopped

Crews worked all day Thursday to stop a chemical tank leak at an agricultural chemicals vendor in Lubbock that had forced residents of a nearby neighborhood out of their homes.

Friday, May 10, 2013 at 06:05 AM CDT

College Knife Attack Suspect Heads to Court

College Knife Attack Suspect Heads to Court

A Texas man accused of stabbing more than a dozen people at a Houston-area college last month is set to return to court.

Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 09:30 PM CDT

Whole Foods Mixes Up Chicken, Vegan Salads

Whole Foods Mixes Up Chicken, Vegan Salads

Whole Foods Market Inc. said Thursday that labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version of the salad were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast.

Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 07:43 PM CDT

Central Texas DA Jailed for DWI Gets Early Release

Central Texas DA Jailed for DWI Gets Early Release

A Central Texas prosecutor serving 45 days in jail after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated has been freed early due to good behavior.

Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 07:38 PM CDT

Chemical Leak in Lubbock Forces Dozens Out of Homes

Chemical Leak in Lubbock Forces Dozens Out of Homes

A chemical leak at an agricultural company in West Texas has forced about 100 families from their homes but nobody has been hurt.

Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 03:17 PM CDT

Man Gets 75 Years for Machete Attacks

Man Gets 75 Years for Machete Attacks

An East Texas man convicted of using a machete to attack people after breaking into their homes has been sentenced to 75 years in prison.

Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 08:58 AM CDT

Texas Troopers Arrest Gay Rights Protesters

Texas Troopers Arrest Gay Rights Protesters

Texas troopers have arrested five gay rights protesters after they blocked traffic in front of the state Capitol to demand equal rights.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 03:03 PM CDT

Cheerleaders Win Bible Banner Suit

Cheerleaders Win Bible Banner Suit

A judge ruled Wednesday that cheerleaders at a Southeast Texas high school can display banners emblazoned with Bible verses at football games.

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