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Monday’s tax day – but Texans get until June; here’s what you need to know about filing

May 16, 2021 7:15 PM CNN, KVIA ABC-7

WASHINGTON, DC — Okay, last call. Monday, May 17, is the official deadline for individuals to file their 2020 federal tax return, and in most…

Over 20 migrants found hidden in truck bed and trailer at Sierra Blanca checkpoint

May 16, 2021 6:14 PM KVIA ABC-7

SIERRA BLANCA, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol agents this past week encountered a large human smuggling scheme off Interstate 10 at the immigration…

A tiger went missing in Houston for nearly a week; here’s how the search unfolded and what’s next for him

May 16, 2021 9:37 AM CNN

HOUSTON, Texas — Jose Ramos looked up from his dinner and met a strange sight outside his Houston home last Sunday. A tiger. He grabbed his…

4-year-old boy found on Dallas street, police say he was ‘murdered in a violent act’

May 16, 2021 6:36 AM CNN Newsource

DALLAS, Texas — Dallas police are investigating the grisly killing of a 4-year-old boy who was found on a street this weekend. “A child…

Tiger missing in Houston found by police, taken to animal shelter

May 15, 2021 7:42 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — A Bengal tiger that has been missing in the Houston area has been located, officials said Saturday evening. The tiger is secure at…

Houston police think a missing Bengal tiger is still in the city — but they don’t know where

May 14, 2021 3:25 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — A Houston police official said Friday he thinks a Bengal tiger last seen this past Sunday is still in Houston and has been…

Have you seen a pink taxi in Houston? Meet the woman behind the wheel

May 14, 2021 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON (KTRK) — Every once in a while, opportunities present themselves to help a neighbor in need. The next time that happens, will you rise…

Texas landlord indicted for the murder of a tenant in 14-year cold case

May 14, 2021 1:55 AM CNN Newsource

LUBBOCK, Texas — The former landlord of a woman missing since 2006 in Texas surrendered to authorities Wednesday after being indicted for her…

Texas mother missing for weeks, found in pond

May 13, 2021 6:33 PM CNN Newsource

PEARLAND, Texas (KTVT) — The body of a Texas mother who had been missing for weeks was found in an SUV in a pond on Tuesday, police confirmed.…

Dallas and San Antonio sites used to house migrant children set to close within weeks

May 13, 2021 5:03 PM CNN Newsource

DALLAS, Texas — Two large sites in Texas used to shelter unaccompanied migrant children amid the influx in arrivals earlier this year will…

Colonial Pipeline reportedly did pay ransom to cyber hackers

May 13, 2021 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — Colonial Pipeline paid the ransomware group that carried out a crippling cyberattack, two sources familiar with the matter…

Texas lawmakers approve abortion ban as early as 6 weeks, send it to Gov. Abbott to sign

May 13, 2021 3:00 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers have approved a measure that would ban abortions after as early as six weeks and allow private citizens to enforce…

‘I am Vanessa Guillen Act’ to reform sexual harassment in military is reintroduced in Congress

May 13, 2021 2:34 PM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — A bill named after U.S. Army specialist Vanessa Guillen, who was murdered at Texas’ Fort Hood Army base last year, was…

Biden seeks to ease concerns after Texas pipeline cyber attack

May 13, 2021 8:24 AM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — Hoping to ease concerns of millions of Americans experiencing gasoline shortages and rising prices following the ransomware attack…

Texas officials move forward on requesting posthumous pardon for George Floyd

May 12, 2021 4:56 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — Local officials in Texas unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday calling for a posthumous pardon for George Floyd on a drug…

Abbott schedules July special runoff election for Texas’ 6th District

May 12, 2021 4:41 PM CNN Newsource

AUSTIN, Texas — The special runoff election in Texas’ 6th Congressional District will take place on July 27, Gov. Greg Abbott announced…

Colonial Pipeline restarts operations after 6-day shutdown due to cyber attack

May 12, 2021 3:41 PM CNN

HOUSTON, Texas — The Colonial Pipeline launched the restart of its operations late Wednesday afternoon following a six-day shutdown caused by a…

Tiger seen roaming Houston yard is nowhere to be found 3 days later; ‘Tiger King’ star says she’s extremely worried

May 12, 2021 2:34 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — A Bengal tiger named India hasn’t been located three days after it was spotted in a Houston neighborhood and taken away…

Defending champ Bucs host Cowboys to open NFL season

May 12, 2021 12:06 PM Associated Press

TAMPA BAY, Florida — The NFL is returning to London in October and Tom Brady begins his pursuit of an eighth Super Bowl title against Dak Prescott…

Authorities are searching for a missing 7-year-old who disappeared on a Texas beach

May 12, 2021 12:02 AM CNN Newsource

GALVESTON, Texas — Authorities are searching for a seven-year-old boy who disappeared while at a Texas beach with his family Tuesday night. A…

2 Texas sheriff’s deputies were killed when gunfire broke out after dog complaint

May 11, 2021 5:09 PM CNN Newsource

CONCHO COUNTY, Texas — Two Concho County sheriff’s deputies were killed and an Eden city employee critically injured after an altercation…

NRA’s bankruptcy tossed out by judge in blow to gun group’s planned Texas move

May 11, 2021 2:26 PM CNN Newsource

DALLAS, Texas — A federal judge has dismissed the National Rifle Association’s petition for bankruptcy, saying it was filed in “bad…

2 central Texas sheriff’s deputies slain during gunfight over dog complaint; accused killer arrested

May 11, 2021 9:59 AM Associated Press, ABC News

EDEN, Texas — Two sheriff’s deputies have been killed in the central Texas town of Eden and a suspect has been arrested, according to authorities…

A 6-year-old girl is dead after a shooting at a San Antonio car club gathering

May 11, 2021 7:19 AM CNN Newsource

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A man is facing capital murder charges after a shooting at a car club event in San Antonio left a 6-year-old girl dead and…

‘Heartbreaking’ says Texas farmer who found 5 abandoned migrant girls, all under age 7, near border

May 10, 2021 9:02 PM Jim Parker

QUEMADO, Texas — A Texas farmer found five young migrant children who had been abandoned, resting on the ground in the hot sun on his ranch land…

Houston murder suspect who fled with a tiger has been caught, but not the animal

May 10, 2021 8:35 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — Houston authorities have captured a man who allegedly evaded police while housing a Bengal tiger in his yard. “The…

El Paso gun instructor raises red flags about ‘danger’ of Texas ‘Constitutional carry’ bill

May 10, 2021 7:54 PM JC Navarrete

EL PASO, Texas– The Texas “Constitutional carry” bill took a major step forward after an 18-13 vote by the state Senate ok’d the bill last week,…

Houston police search for murder suspect out on bond who ran away with tiger

May 10, 2021 5:59 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — A man has been charged with felony evading arrest after he escaped from police while housing a Bengal tiger in his yard.…

A Texas school district tried to address racism, a group of parents fought back

May 10, 2021 5:58 PM CNN Newsource

SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Three years ago, a video went viral of a group of teenage students chanting the n-word at a private party in Southlake. Now,…

Big Texas pipeline operator hopes to restore service by week’s end

May 10, 2021 10:35 AM Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — The operator of a major U.S. pipeline hit by a cyber-attack says it hopes to have service mostly restored by the end of the week.…