Texas Rangers execute search warrant to investigate former Brazoria County deputy in John Mendoza Jr.’s death
A search warrant affidavit is revealing new information in connection to the death of John Mendoza, Jr. in Lake Jackson last month.
U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expands
Federal and state officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 20, with all but one located in Texas.
Houston weather forecast for Thursday: Summer heat, Saharan dust
More typical June heat continues across Southeast Texas. Saharan dust may also bring hazy skies at times while helping keep rain chances low.
Traffic alert: US-59 lanes at Bellaire closed after truck fire, hazmat spill
Multiple northbound lanes are impacted on US-59 Southwest Freeway after a heavy truck crashed and caught fire early Thursday morning.
Husband dead after hit-and-run in north Harris County, driver at large
One man is dead after a hit-and-run inn north Harris County and Houston police are searching for the suspect believed to be involved.
Houston man arrested after SWAT standoff, allegedly held girlfriend hostage at hotel
One man has been placed in custody after holding his girlfriend hostage inside a hotel room in the South Acres area off Highway 288, Houston police report.
Detroit Lions player arrested in connection to violent Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo.
2 massive earthquakes rock Venezuela in less than a minute
In less than a minute’s time, two massive earthquakes shook the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, turning buildings into rubble as panicked people rushed onto the streets for safety.
Oklahoma Arby’s manager faces felony charge after allegedly spitting in food, transmitting herpes
An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony charge after she allegedly spat in a woman's food, leading the woman to contract herpes.
TSA says more than 300 drones have been seized near World Cup sites
Hundreds of "unauthorized" drones have been seized at FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament began earlier this month. Here's what to know.
Houston advocates push for court privacy reforms in ‘true crime’ era
Houston advocates Andy Kahan and Leticia Ybarra are launching a legislative push to update a 2013 Texas privacy law, aiming to prevent judges from publicly releasing sensitive trial evidence without…