Former Texas DPS trooper sentenced to 10 years in prison after FBI finds chats with minors
A former Texas state trooper has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after an FBI undercover operation caught him attempting to entice someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl into sexual activity.
A former Texas state trooper has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after an FBI undercover operation caught him attempting to entice someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl into sexual activity.
Teen dies following shooting near Spring ISD's Westfield High School
Authorities are investigating a report of a shooting near Spring ISD’s Westfield High School on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Authorities are investigating a report of a shooting near Spring ISD’s Westfield High School on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
2 Willis High School students taken into custody after 'bomb' statements
Just a day after a gun was found at Willis High School, officials say two students were taken into custody on Tuesday for making comments about having a bomb.
Just a day after a gun was found at Willis High School, officials say two students were taken into custody on Tuesday for making comments about having a bomb.
Texas to execute second inmate in 2005 Jackson County triple murder
On Wednesday, an execution is scheduled for the second man convicted in a violent 2005 home invasion that resulted in the deaths of three people in Jackson County.
On Wednesday, an execution is scheduled for the second man convicted in a violent 2005 home invasion that resulted in the deaths of three people in Jackson County.
Bo French leads Railroad Commission race despite drop in favorability, poll shows
Republican railroad commission candidate Bo French is seeing his favorability among Texas voters drop amid his controversial social media posts.
Republican railroad commission candidate Bo French is seeing his favorability among Texas voters drop amid his controversial social media posts.
3 teens charged in alleged sexual assaults at Harris County private school
Three teens are accused of sexually assaulting underage students at a private school in Harris County, according to court documents.
Three teens are accused of sexually assaulting underage students at a private school in Harris County, according to court documents.
Talarico holds narrow lead over Paxton in latest Texas Senate poll
The latest poll from Texas Southern University shows Democrat James Talarico holding onto a narrow one-point lead over Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race to become Texas' next senator.
The latest poll from Texas Southern University shows Democrat James Talarico holding onto a narrow one-point lead over Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race to become Texas' next senator.
Pasadena ISD will not switch employee health insurance program after concerns
Pasadena ISD sent out an announcement to staff on Tuesday morning saying they will not switch the employee health insurance program after some raised concerns.
Pasadena ISD sent out an announcement to staff on Tuesday morning saying they will not switch the employee health insurance program after some raised concerns.
Tractor-trailer catches fire on Highway 59 northbound at Fannin Street
Drivers heading through Houston using the Southwest Freeway early Tuesday morning are facing delays following a major vehicle fire.
Drivers heading through Houston using the Southwest Freeway early Tuesday morning are facing delays following a major vehicle fire.
Truck hits Yale Street train overpass bridge in Washington Avenue area
Traffic had to redirected along a part of a road in the Washington Avenue Coalition area on Monday night after a truck struck a bridge overpass.
Traffic had to redirected along a part of a road in the Washington Avenue Coalition area on Monday night after a truck struck a bridge overpass.
Pasadena ISD employees reeling over proposal that could cost them hundreds more a month for insurance
Pasadena ISD employees are raising concerns about a proposed switch to the statewide TRS Active Care health insurance program, saying the change could significantly increase their monthly premiums.
Pasadena ISD employees are raising concerns about a proposed switch to the statewide TRS Active Care health insurance program, saying the change could significantly increase their monthly premiums.
Former UT baseball player Carson Kainer shows power of organ donation
Nearly two decades after his father donated a kidney to him, former University of Texas baseball player Carson Kainer is sharing how the transplant changed his life and allowed him to pursue his dreams.
Nearly two decades after his father donated a kidney to him, former University of Texas baseball player Carson Kainer is sharing how the transplant changed his life and allowed him to pursue his dreams.
'Mumflation': Why Texas homecoming mums are costing Houston families more this year
If you have a high school student getting ready for homecoming season across Greater Houston, your wallet might already be feeling the squeeze. Parents and local artisans are reporting a sharp rise in the cost of homecoming mums.
If you have a high school student getting ready for homecoming season across Greater Houston, your wallet might already be feeling the squeeze. Parents and local artisans are reporting a sharp rise in the cost of homecoming mums.
Blue Bell sued by EEOC after firing Jewish worker over beard request
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Blue Bell Creameries, alleging the company unlawfully fired a Jewish technician after he requested a religious accommodation to keep his beard.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Blue Bell Creameries, alleging the company unlawfully fired a Jewish technician after he requested a religious accommodation to keep his beard.
Houston weather: Heat, humidity to remain Tuesday, isolated storms possible
Heat and humidity stick around for the rest of the week, with only isolated rain chances each day. Most areas will remain rain-free, while humidity eases somewhat late in the week. Temperatures remain in the low to mid 90s.
Heat and humidity stick around for the rest of the week, with only isolated rain chances each day. Most areas will remain rain-free, while humidity eases somewhat late in the week. Temperatures remain in the low to mid 90s.
New safety protocols for Willis High School after second on-campus gun incident
Officials say a student report led to administrators finding a loaded gun on campus on Monday. New safety measures will be added to the campus starting Tuesday morning.
Officials say a student report led to administrators finding a loaded gun on campus on Monday. New safety measures will be added to the campus starting Tuesday morning.
Body found in Little White Oak Bayou in Near Northside Houston neighborhood
Houston police have confirmed a body was recovered from a bayou in the Near Northside neighborhood.
Houston police have confirmed a body was recovered from a bayou in the Near Northside neighborhood.
Houston crime: Investigators solve March 2011 murder case, suspect arrested
An arrest has been made following the death of a woman back in 2011, authorities said.
An arrest has been made following the death of a woman back in 2011, authorities said.