HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A homicide investigation that began with a shooting in Huntsville has become one of the city's most closely watched criminal cases in recent months, drawing attention from residents and law enforcement officials alike. Man indicted for capital murder in Huntsville, Texas. Earlier this year, Huntsville Police Department detectives arrested a suspect in connection with a local shooting investigation that resulted in serious criminal charges. Authorities anno

WALKER COUNTY, Texas — A Walker County horse owner is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the shooting death of a horse named Socks, a case that has sparked outrage among local residents and animal lovers across the region. Horses in Huntsville, Texas. By Christopher Todd Reporting from Huntsville, Texas, USA July 10, 2026 Updated 6:49 a.m. ET According to reports, Socks was found dead after being shot o

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — From the historic downtown square to the growing neighborhoods on the city's outskirts, Huntsville continues to experience steady growth. New housing developments, expanding businesses, and a growing student population at Sam Houston State University are bringing new opportunities to Walker County. Huntsville police officers arrest a shoplifter at Lone Star Plaza in downtown Huntsville. By Jim Keegan Reporting from Huntsville, Texas, USA July 8, 2026 Updat

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Located along Interstate 45 between Houston and Dallas, Huntsville has long enjoyed a stable economy built around education, government employment, healthcare, and retail. While many small Texas communities struggle with economic uncertainty, Huntsville continues to benefit from the presence of two major institutions: Sam Houston State University and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). By Alexa Bickerwood Reporting from Huntsville, Texas, USA

Every day, millions of Americans swipe, tap, and insert their debit and credit cards without giving it a second thought. But hidden inside gas pumps, ATMs, and self-checkout machines, criminals are installing tiny devices known as credit card skimmers—and they're making millions of dollars in the process. By David Johnston Reporting from Austin, Texas, USA June 13, 2026 Updated 8:10 p.m. ET A skimmer is a small electronic device designed to secretly capture information st