Posted on · Records reviewed by The Associated Press show that an exclusive group of Texans stood to benefit when Attorney General Ken Paxton urged a small Colorado county to reverse a public health order during the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted on · Botham Jean's younger brother Brandt Jean hugged Amber Guyger after she was sentenced to 10 years in jail. Outside the court, people reacted angrily to the punishment, arguing it was too lenient.
Posted on · Amber Guyger didn’t appear to show much reaction as the judge read the sentence. The jury could have sentenced her to up to life in prison or as little as two years.
Posted on · Prosecutors contend Amber Guyger was distracted by a conversation with a colleague. Her attorneys argue she fired in self-defense believing that Botham Jean was a burglar.
Posted on · Patrick Crusius has been charged with capital murder and is being held without bond. Federal prosecutors have said they are also considering hate-crime charges.
Posted on · According to the report, "small vertical accelerations" suggest Atlas Air Flight 3591 entered turbulence soon after the pilots had descended to avoid a band of precipitation as they approached Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Posted on · Two bodies were recovered over the weekend, but crews are still looking for the third.