An ex-boyfriend sends his former lover his severed finger in the mail. It was attached with a menacing letter that said "This is my last chance to touch you," according to reports. Corpus Christi Police Capt. John Houston told the AP that police weren't sure which finger was removed or how, but that it appeared to have been washed before it was mailed.

San Antonio, TX (AHN)-After a firestorm of protests from the public, a controversial Texas program to send undercover agents into bars to arrest drunks has been halted.

Motels in Houston that make it easy for prostitutes and their clients to conduct business will now be held accountable for illegal sexual transactions. Associated Press reports that the Houston City Council unanimously approves the new rule that prevents motels from knowingly issuing rooms for sex.

A new poll shows Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas is declining in popularity among voters in his home state. In fact, barely one of every five of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's constituents would vote for him if the election were held now, according to a poll released on Saturday. According to the Houston Chronicle

Tammy Woods did not go to church New Year's Eve for the chance to win a new $120,000 home. But the absence was worth it, as the Texan housewife's key was the one that unlocked the home's front door.