Texas closer to requiring drug tests for applicants for unemployment benefits
Texas lawmakers approved a measure requiring some applicants for unemployment benefits to take drugs tests.
Texas judge makes ruling in cheerleader Bible banner case
A Texas judge ruled Wednesday that cheerleaders in a small school district could wave Bible banners during football games.
Texas inmate executed after fatal robbery conviction
A Texas inmate has been executed in connection with a fatal robbery a decade ago.
Dr. Phil show producer files lawsuit over Manti Te’o interview cliffhanger
A producer of the Dr. Phil show has filed a lawsuit claiming a media company’s sports blog spoiled a cliffhanger for a show segment.
Football star sues over $785K engagement ring despite $100 million contract
Mario Williams has filed a lawsuit against his former fiancé over an engagement ring.
Texas college student charged in stabbing spree
A Texas college student has been charged after purportedly going on a stabbing frenzy.
Texas inmates sought after jail escape
Two inmates have escaped from a jail in East Texas.
Paroled Colorado inmate involved in Texas police chase
A paroled Colorado inmate was involved in a Texas police chase that resulted in a crash and shootout.
Imprisoned Miami businessman seeks new trial in tax deferral case
Miami businessman Edward Okun claims misaligned actions on the part of the government led to his 100-year prison sentence for an alleged Ponzi scheme.
Texas inmate executed in 1994 killing of ex-girlfriend
A Texas inmate convicted in the death of his girlfriend was the first to be put to death by lethal injection in the state this year.
Bruises reportedly found on dead adopted Russian child
A Texas official has stated that bruises were found on the body of a dead 3-year-old who was adopted from Russia by an American family.
$181 million in legal fees ordered for Houston law firm
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay a Houston law firm $181 million in legal fees.