News from around the state of Texas
Police: Man Who Killed Ex-Girlfriend Shot...
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.
Manziel Tweets He's Ready to Leave...
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.
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.
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.
Farmers Scuffle Through Record South...
South Texas is in the midst of a year long drought that is the driest ever recorded here.
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Vandals Decapitate Arlington Park's Dragon
The city of Arlington is looking for the miscreants that beheaded Nessie, the smiling dragon at Allen Saxe Park.
Solar Plane or UFO? Pilot's Prank Startles Sky-Watchers
The pilot of the world's only solar-powered plane that can fly at night tells transportation reporter Adam Tuss he was toying with people who might be watching him land at Dulles
Bald Hairstylist Forced to Quit Job
A hairstylist at Washington's La Rive Salon and Spa shaved her head in honor of her sister, who has stage III ovarian cancer. Her employers pressured her to quit cutting hair and now she's...
Calls for Bee Removal Up in North Texas
North Texas bee removal specialists said they're getting a sharp increase in calls for help. A dispatcher for one company tells the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that she is getting up to 150 calls a day.
Florida Teen Rides 50,000 Pound Whale Shark
Chris Kreis, 19, spotted a whale shark on a fishing trip just west of Captiva. His reaction? Jump into the water and hop on the 50,000-pound shark for a ride. NBC 6's Pam Giganti reports.
Morris the Cat Runs for Mayor in Mexico
Morris, a black-and-white kitten with orange eyes, is running for mayor of Xalapa in eastern Mexico.
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