Richard Lee Tabler was executed by Texas for a 2004 double murder; he expressed remorse and had ended his legal appeals. His spiritual growth while on death row was noted, but the ACLU's appeal to the Supreme Court had been denied.

A Katy man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for striking a Border Patrol Agent with his car and fleeing during an immigration checkpoint in Del Rio, Texas.

Four people were arrested in El Paso for allegedly running a human smuggling operation, after Border Patrol agents linked them to moving undocumented individuals between motels.

Mexican national Jose Ramon Castillo-Lopez, a cartel-linked drug trafficking leader, receives a life sentence in a federal case prosecuted by U.S. Attorney's Office in Texas.

Two people died in a fire and murder-suicide at Pearl Lantana Apartments in Austin, following a domestic violence incident involving Micaela and Daniel Sanchez.

Houston ATM theft suspects were arrested by Fort Worth police for an attempted heist, following a tip-off that led to their surveillance and capture. Seven individuals face organized crime charges.

A Del Valle man, Marcos Amaya Maldonado, was arrested on charges of severely injuring a 2-year-old child after an incident on February 7. He awaits charges in Travis County Jail.

A Travis County jury sentenced Douglas Birden to 30 years for the 1993 sexual assault of a child, thanks to a DNA match from the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.

Firefighters in Austin tackled a pawn shop blaze using drones and site maps; challenges included thick smoke, high security, and scarce operational hydrants.

Leander police investigate a fatal single-vehicle crash in a convenience store parking lot with no public threat, yet details on the victim remain unreleased.

Honduran national Melvin Armando Funes-Canales, with a six-time deportation record, was arrested for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after a controlled substance charge.

A Pfluger Elementary School teacher resigned after being accused of dragging a student by the arm. The incident was reported to school administrators, CPS, and TEA. Hays CISD emphasized its policy against child mistreatment.

Elgin police investigate a possible domestic violence-related murder-suicide after finding two individuals dead in a home. No public safety threat perceived.