Joel Leal
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Teacher finds Houston home demolished right before moving in: KTRK
"It's as if I don't feel like I'm living in Houston," Nagaraj told ABC13 in an interview. "I'm in a third-world country where there is no law and order." → Read More
Houston police say driver charged with murder was intoxicated, toddler killed
A man is being charged with murder after a 1-year-old girl was killed in a rollover crash in Houston, police said. → Read More
How to apply for the Texas Rent Relief Program, deadline March 28
With $96 million available, this may be the last time it's offered as even national programs are set to rescind aid. → Read More
Temple fire responds to early morning blaze, 24 personnel deployed: Officials
Officials said firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, however, the building did receive extensive damage inside. → Read More
Waco fire responds to detached storage building on fire
Officials said firefighters were dispatched to the 3900 block of North 25th street, according to the Waco Fire Department. → Read More
LIVE: Marian Fraser sentenced to 50 years in Waco daycare murder trial
25 News journalist Andrew Lamparski is sharing #LIVE updates as Fraser awaits sentencing. → Read More
Lamborghini to build new $10M dealership in Texas
There are currently three other Lamborghini dealerships in the Lone Star State - located respectively in Austin, Dallas and Houston. → Read More
Authorities believe abducted Texas girl may now be in Colorado: CBI
Late Wednesday night, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued an Endangered Missing Alert for 8-year-old Haven Barker. → Read More
Mexia High School teacher accused of sexually assaulting student arrested: Report
The district said upon being notified, the administration immediately contacted Mexia PD and placed Castillo on paid administrative leave. → Read More
Houston-area assistant principal accused of bringing cocaine to elementary: Report
Police said district officers were dispatched after a coworker reported finding the drugs inside an employee restroom. → Read More
Man suspected of removing organ from victim in custody after 21 day run: Police
A man suspected of forcefully removing an organ from their victim is now in custody thanks to an anonymous tip, police said. → Read More
Peppa Pig Theme Park set to open in North Texas in 2023: Report
As first published by WFAA, a new Peppa Pig Theme Park is anticipated to open later this year in North Richland Hills. → Read More
VIDEO: Fans cheer as same-sex couple featured on Kiss Me Cam at Spurs game
The women have since confirmed via Twitter that they have been together for about 2 years. → Read More
'Texas girl at heart': Selena Gomez goes fishing amid Hailey Bieber drama
Selena Gomez is responding to Hollywood drama in a new way... she has gone fishing. → Read More
Good Samaritan killed helping stranded driver change tire on Houston freeway: Police
Police said the driver responsible for causing the chain-reaction crash fled the scene and did not stop at any point to render aid. → Read More
Body found in search of twin boys who went missing swimming in Galveston: Report
The child's body is said to match the description of one of the missing twins, according to the Galveston Beach Patrol Dispatch. → Read More
Woman banned from H-E-B, facing trial after allegedly slapping female worker: Report
Deputies said the assault took place at the H-E-B located in the 7300 block of Louetta Road in Spring, Texas. → Read More
Anonymous donor gifts firefighter cadets in Texas Panhandle with CrossFit
Well, it smells like "team" spirit over here! This membership donation will benefit 23 firefighter cadets with Amarillo Fire Department. → Read More
Twin boys missing, last seen swimming near Pleasure Pier in Galveston: Report
As first published by ABC13, the boys were last seen around 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the waters near the west side of Pleasure Pier. → Read More
Killeen police searching for missing elderly man with dementia
The Killeen Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing elderly man with dementia. → Read More