New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 15 total…
Ex-Turkey Leg Hut owner admits to hiring arsonists to burn down bar, feds say
A former owner of Turkey Leg Hut has admitted to hiring arsonists to burn down a bar six years ago, according to federal prosecutors.
HPD: Man admits to death of transgender woman found near Brays Bayou
Daniel Ceron has been arrested for the death of Persia Amarra Conway.
Woman sues Delta over alleged false trafficking report
An Arkansas woman is suing Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and Endeavor Air over an incident that occurred during a 2019 flight.
Shuttles to Houston FIFA World Cup matches
Some cities in the Houston area will have shuttles to help you get to the FIFA World Cup matches at Houston Stadium.
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter pleads guilty to all federal charges
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges stemming from the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the shootings that injured Sen.…
Fire destroys mini-zoo, killing all animals inside
A fire swept through The Jungle Box, a mini-zoo and children's play center in England, killing all of the animals inside, officials said.
Lawsuit seeks to stop SpaceX land exchange near Texas wildlife refuge
Several conservation groups and a Native American tribe have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking to block the exchange of more than 700 acres of…
Twice-deported convicted child predator from Cuba arrested in Texas
U.S. Border Patrol agents in south Texas have arrested a Cuban citizen with a history of child sex offense convictions who has been deported from the United States twice before,…
Magnolia youth softball coach arrested for online solicitation of a minor
Nathan Scott Velez, the coach of a youth softball team, was arrested in Harris County for online solicitation of a minor.
Federal jury takes 30 minutes to convict former West Texas city manager of child enticement
A federal jury has convicted the former city manager of Anson, Texas, of attempting to entice a minor for sex following an undercover law enforcement sting, federal prosecutors announced.