A Collin County jury sentenced Antwain Karmen Williams, 20, to 75 years in prison for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. Williams pleaded guilty to slashing a Lyft driver's throat during a December 2024 attack. Snapchat messages showed he planned to steal the vehicle to kidnap a 13-year-old.
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A Tarrant County jury awarded Ronny and Mandy McCoy $21.6 million after finding NAE Enterprises liable for construction defects in their home. The defects included improperly installed plumbing vents in the attic that allowed sewer gas to circulate inside, along with mold and moisture problems. The jury found NAE Enterprises responsible for negligence, breach of implied warranty, and knowing and intentional violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
$21.6 million for judgment
Ronny McCoy, plaintiff; Mandy McCoy, plaintiff; NAE Enterprises, defendant, contractor and 5 more
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Karl Andrew Stanley of Celina was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of capital murder by a jury on October 8, 2026.
Karl Andrew Stanley, defendant, sentenced to life imprisonment for capital murder
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A Kentucky judge granted a temporary injunction Friday in a fifth-year NCAA eligibility lawsuit, immediately restoring playing eligibility for 38 athletes including Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos. The injunction prohibits the NCAA from enforcing eligibility restrictions, restitution rules, and transfer rules against the athletes or schools involved.
Judge Brian C. Edwards, Jefferson Circuit Court, Division 11 judge who granted the injunction; Thomas Castellanos, Texas Tech quarterback, one of 38 plaintiffs in the eligibility lawsuit; Mark Mitchell, One of 38 plaintiffs in the eligibility lawsuit and 5 more
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Online shopping platform Temu agreed to settle a Texas lawsuit by paying $3 million and accepting data privacy restrictions. The settlement requires Temu to store Texas residents' personal data on American-owned and controlled servers in the US and conduct annual independent product safety testing.
$3 million for settlement payment
Temu, online shopping platform defendant; Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General (R)
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Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was released from the Christina Melton Crain Unit in Gatesville on Friday morning after serving seven years of a ten-year sentence for the 2018 murder of Botham Jean. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles granted her parole on October 1, 2026.
nearly $100 million for civil judgment ordered by jury against Guyger
Amber Guyger, Former Dallas police officer, convicted of murder; Botham Jean, Murder victim; Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Granted parole and 1 more
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The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary flight restriction barring unauthorized drones along the US-Mexico border up to 400 feet above ground, extending one nautical mile north of the border. The action addresses concerns about illegal drug shipments and cartel drone activity.
Federal Aviation Administration, Issued temporary flight restriction; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Stated military will shoot down cartel drones; Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Said restrictions will counter cartel drone threats and 1 more
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Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, was interviewed about her campaign. She is running to secure schools and put money in voters' pockets, and is challenging Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.
Gina Hinojosa, Democratic nominee for Texas governor; Greg Abbott, Republican incumbent governor
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Texas A&M University-Victoria held an investiture ceremony Wednesday to celebrate President Christian Hardigree's first year of leadership and the university's first year in The Texas A&M University System. State and federal officials, university system leaders, and higher education representatives attended the event at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts.
Christian Hardigree, President of Texas A&M University-Victoria; AJ Louderback, Texas State Representative; Lois Kolkhorst, Texas State Senator and 4 more
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