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How Peter Stout Turned Around Houston’s Crime Lab

Once dubbed the worst in the country, Houston Forensic Science Center is setting a new standard for criminal investigations.

Texas Observer · Aug 3, 2022

Searing heat spotlights West’s long-term water woes

HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Located near the resort community of Wimberly, just 45 miles southwest of Austin, Jacob’s Well has earned a near-legendary reputation as one of the most popular swimming holes in the Central Texas Hill Country. Hundreds come to the artesian spring each summer to dip into blue-green…

Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022

A mother watches helplessly as her teenage boy deteriorates in a Texas youth prison

The state of Texas has essentially controlled her son’s life since he was 11. The Texas Juvenile Justice Department was supposed to keep him safe and help him get better. It has failed at every turn.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 3, 2022

What happened to Fort Worth teacher who let student use racial slurs in presentation?

FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth high school teacher heard on video telling students not to be offended by a racial slur in a classmate’s presentation earlier this year is no longer employed with the district, officials confirmed Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022

Texas 2023 4-star SF Gehrig Normand commits to Michigan State basketball

BREAKING: Michigan State picks up commitment from 4-star SF Gehrig Normand of North Richland Hills, Texas

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 3, 2022

After an abysmal season, Texas defense seeks mulligan under Pete Kwiatkowski

AUSTIN, Texas – If Pete Kwiatkowski is concerned by the specter of Gary Patterson, the Texas defensive coordinator still managed a solid self-deprecating one-liner.

Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022

Wife of defense contractor claims stolen ID is her real name

The wife of a U.S. defense contractor, who together are charged in Hawaii federal court with stealing the identities of two deceased Texas infants and living under their names for three decades, says she's not the person prosecutors say she is

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Texas father killed 2 teen daughters because he couldn’t control them, prosecutor says

FORT WORTH, Texas — Amina Said and her sister, Sarah, were girls with big dreams.

Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022

Parents of Sandy Hook shooting victim call for accountability in Alex Jones’ defamation trial

The parents of 6-year-old Jesse Lewis are suing Jones for falsely claiming that the 2012 mass school shooting was a hoax meant to take away Americans’ guns. The trial is the first of three to determine monetary penalties against the Texas-based conspiracy theorist for his lies about the tragedy.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 2, 2022

MSU target, 4-star Texas SF Gehrig Normand to announce college decision on Tuesday

Michigan State basketball could be getting some more good news on the recruiting trail tonight

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 2, 2022