Texas gunman had history of domestic violence, sent hostile texts before attack
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — The gunman who killed 26 people at a small-town Texas church had a history of domestic violence and sent threatening text messages to his mother-in-law, a member of First Baptist, before the attack in which he fired at least 450 rounds at helpless worshippers, authorities said Monday.A day after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, the military acknowledged that it did not submit the shooter's criminal history to the FBI, as required by the Pentagon.
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — The gunman who killed 26 people at a small-town Texas church had a history of domestic violence and sent threatening text messages to his mother-in-law, a member of First Baptist, before the attack in which he fired at least 450 rounds at helpless worshippers, authorities said Monday.A day after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, the military acknowledged that it did not submit the shooter's criminal history to the FBI, as required by the Pentagon.
2 men in truck chase down Texas church shooter: 'Let's go'
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas -- Johnnie Langendorff says he was driving to Sutherland Springs to pick up his girlfriend when a barefooted man who'd been exchanging gunfire with the suspect in a deadly Texas church shooting jumped in his truck.Langendorff told The Associated Press on Monday: "He jumped in my truck and said, 'He just shot up the church, we need to go get him.' And I said 'Let's go.'"Officials say 26-year-old Devin Patrick Kelley killed 26 people at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs on Sunday.The 27-year-old Langendorrf, who is from Seguin, says he and the unidentified armed resident chased Kelley's vehicle at speeds approaching 90 mph, before he crashed.Langendorff said the unidentified armed resident approached the vehicle with his gun drawn, but Kelley didn't move.Police found Kelley dead.
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas -- Johnnie Langendorff says he was driving to Sutherland Springs to pick up his girlfriend when a barefooted man who'd been exchanging gunfire with the suspect in a deadly Texas church shooting jumped in his truck.Langendorff told The Associated Press on Monday: "He jumped in my truck and said, 'He just shot up the church, we need to go get him.' And I said 'Let's go.'"Officials say 26-year-old Devin Patrick Kelley killed 26 people at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs on Sunday.The 27-year-old Langendorrf, who is from Seguin, says he and the unidentified armed resident chased Kelley's vehicle at speeds approaching 90 mph, before he crashed.Langendorff said the unidentified armed resident approached the vehicle with his gun drawn, but Kelley didn't move.Police found Kelley dead.
Ages of Texas victims ranged from 5 to 72
Authorities say a gunman walked into the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs and opened fire, killing 26 people and wounding at least 10 others.
Authorities say a gunman walked into the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs and opened fire, killing 26 people and wounding at least 10 others.
Pastor's daughter among dead in church attack
The wife of the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs says the couple's 14-year-old daughter was among those killed in a mass shooting at the church.
The wife of the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs says the couple's 14-year-old daughter was among those killed in a mass shooting at the church.
Texas governor calls church shooting 'evil act'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling a reported shooting at a church in a small town outside San Antonio an "evil act."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling a reported shooting at a church in a small town outside San Antonio an "evil act."
Father of missing Texas girl changes story, claims girl died after choking on milk
The father of a missing 3-year-old girl who was found dead on Sunday has changed his story of what happened to her before she was reported missing.
The father of a missing 3-year-old girl who was found dead on Sunday has changed his story of what happened to her before she was reported missing.
What happened to missing 3-year-old forced to stand in alley? Answers may rest in family SUV
The disappearance of three-year-old Sherin Mathews is posing plenty of problems for Richardson Police and public, but Dallas-based lawyer Chad Ruback says one thing is a guarantee.
The disappearance of three-year-old Sherin Mathews is posing plenty of problems for Richardson Police and public, but Dallas-based lawyer Chad Ruback says one thing is a guarantee.
Dad walks son to his first day of kindergarten – and his first day of college
A viral photo shared on Twitter shows a father walking his son to school on his first day of kindergarten – and on his first day of college.
A viral photo shared on Twitter shows a father walking his son to school on his first day of kindergarten – and on his first day of college.
Razor blades found melted into slides at Texas playgrounds
Texas police are investigating after razor blades were found melted into slides at two separate parks.
Texas police are investigating after razor blades were found melted into slides at two separate parks.
Video shows deputy’s husband using chokehold on young father who died after fight outside Texas Denny’s
The footage was captured by a concerned citizen who recorded the incident, despite being told by the deputy to stop filming.
The footage was captured by a concerned citizen who recorded the incident, despite being told by the deputy to stop filming.
Couple booted from United flight in Houston
A couple flying to Costa Rica for their wedding later this week were removed from a United Airlines flight in Houston for not following crew instructions.
A couple flying to Costa Rica for their wedding later this week were removed from a United Airlines flight in Houston for not following crew instructions.
Smiling mugshot of teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student goes viral
LOCKHART, TX - This 26-year-old married anatomy teacher at Lockhart High School in Texas is accused of having an improper relationship with a 17-year-old student.The school disctrict suspended Sarah Madden Fowlkes, who had been with the school since 2014.
LOCKHART, TX - This 26-year-old married anatomy teacher at Lockhart High School in Texas is accused of having an improper relationship with a 17-year-old student.The school disctrict suspended Sarah Madden Fowlkes, who had been with the school since 2014.
1 dead, 5 injured in shooting at San Antonio shopping mall
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Authorities in San Antonio say one person is dead and five others have been injured after two men robbed a jewelry store in a San Antonio shopping mall.Police Chief William McManus said that after the two suspects fled the store on Sunday, one of them fatally shot a "good Samaritan" who tried to stop them.Another man, who was carrying a licensed concealed weapon, then shot and wounded that robber.The other robber fled the mall, firing his weapon and injuring a man and a woman.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Authorities in San Antonio say one person is dead and five others have been injured after two men robbed a jewelry store in a San Antonio shopping mall.Police Chief William McManus said that after the two suspects fled the store on Sunday, one of them fatally shot a "good Samaritan" who tried to stop them.Another man, who was carrying a licensed concealed weapon, then shot and wounded that robber.The other robber fled the mall, firing his weapon and injuring a man and a woman.
Little girl orders dollhouse and cookies from Amazon's Alexa, racks up big bill
A Texas girl ordered a dollhouse and four pounds of cookies during a conversation with Alexa, Amazon's voice-activated device.Brooke Neitzel, 6, asked Alexa: 'Can you play dollhouse with me and get me a dollhouse?'The Amazon app logs the family's conversations with the gadget.
A Texas girl ordered a dollhouse and four pounds of cookies during a conversation with Alexa, Amazon's voice-activated device.Brooke Neitzel, 6, asked Alexa: 'Can you play dollhouse with me and get me a dollhouse?'The Amazon app logs the family's conversations with the gadget.
Coast Guard: 2 aboard crashed military helicopter near Galveston, Texas
Coast Guard divers are searching the waters just off the shoreline of northern Galveston Bay in Texas after witnesses say a military helicopter broke up and crashed.
Coast Guard divers are searching the waters just off the shoreline of northern Galveston Bay in Texas after witnesses say a military helicopter broke up and crashed.
Threatened alligator snapping turtle rescued from Texas drainage pipe
A 53-pound alligator snapping turtle found stuck in a Texas drainage pipe is recovering after fire-rescue crews freed the prehistoric-looking animal Tuesday.
A 53-pound alligator snapping turtle found stuck in a Texas drainage pipe is recovering after fire-rescue crews freed the prehistoric-looking animal Tuesday.
San Antonio police officer fired for giving fecal sandwich to homeless man
A San Antonio police officer has been fired after he intentionally gave a homeless man a sandwich with feces in it and then bragged about it.
A San Antonio police officer has been fired after he intentionally gave a homeless man a sandwich with feces in it and then bragged about it.
900-pound alligator captured in Texas needs a name
A city has to be known for something, and right now the small town of Dayton, Texas is making quite the name for itself with some big alligator captures.
A city has to be known for something, and right now the small town of Dayton, Texas is making quite the name for itself with some big alligator captures.