More than a year after Dallas police disciplined 22 former members of the vice unit for improperly handling evidence and misusing money, Chief Eddie García has reduced the disciplinary decisions made under his predecessor. The decision was applauded by the Dallas Police Association, the union representing over 4,000 active and retired officers. The association said Thursday that it supported García’s …

A man was fatally shot in Cedar Hill on Thursday afternoon, authorities say. Police and firefighters were called just before 1 p.m. to a home in the 1700 block of Stewart Street, near the Cedar Ridge Preserve, where a shooting had been reported. A man lying in the driveway had been shot in the head and was pronounced dead at …

AUSTIN — When the newly passed state budget takes effect in September, practically the only state workers who will receive pay bumps are several thousand law enforcement officers and some prison guards — just a fraction of the more than 200,000 Texans whose jobs depend on the budget. Once again, the Legislature provided no across-the-board salary increases in the $248.6 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In an exclusive interview with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, he told ABC13’s Melanie Lawson that his team is sorting through thousands of bills that are waiting for his signature. The first question had to do with his decision to call a special session. It came in the wake of a walkout by Democrat lawmakers in the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Crews were supposed to close the Southwest Freeway northbound connector ramp to I-610 West Loop northbound Thursday night, but due to weather, that didn’t happen. TxDOT said heavy rain has postponed the start of the closure until Friday, June 4, at 9 p.m. Though drivers felt a sense of relief, they aren’t ready for what Friday …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An attempted catalytic converter heist in southwest Houston turned violent when thieves began firing shots after being caught in the act. Houston police say the incident happened on April 23 at 7:30 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 7700 block of Corporate. It all began when the victim’s sister took out the trash and noticed …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department released body camera video Thursday afternoon, showing an incident from May 21 which left one man dead. It happened near Bissonnet and the Southwest Freeway. Around 1:30 a.m., officers were performing a traffic stop that stemmed from a road rage investigation. During their investigation, authorities said an uninvolved man, later identified as Zaekwon Gullate, …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you have a kid graduating high school this year, they can get a degree for free at San Jacinto College. The school says its new “21Forward” scholarship is a gift to the class of 2021. Students’ entire tuitions are being paid by a generous private donation. It’s a three-year scholarship, so students may attend full- …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Keep an eye on high-water locations on Houston-area roads and other trouble spots for drivers, as heavy storms bring flooding rains. Remember, if you come across high water, don’t attempt to drive through it. Turn around, don’t drown. The following high water locations are being reported by Houston Transtar or local authorities: 15800 SH 249 @ …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you’re looking for major “swag” in the kitchen, then look no further than chef Kolby Kash — a proud Houstonian whose recipes have taken TikTok by storm, thanks to the pandemic. With 499,000 followers and counting on the social app, Kash is now cashing in on his unexpected success “What happened for me was, like …