Disability watchdog sues Klein ISD, alleging district blocked special education classroom monitoring

A federal lawsuit filed by Disability Rights Texas alleges Klein ISD unlawfully blocked independent advocates from inspecting special education classrooms to monitor for abuse and neglect.

25-year-old dog rescue group owner pleads guilty to what could be the worst animal cruelty case in Texas

Ashley McFadden, who operated Southeast Texas Paw Patrol in Tyler County, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges in a case authorities say involved the deaths of more than 130 dogs.

La Marque mayor arrested for alleged indecent exposure

Mayor Keith Bell was taken into Brazoria County custody for a warrant on Friday, according to records.

TxDOT reopens FM 481 bridge in Uvalde, just weeks after July flooding damage

The FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County is set to reopen Sunday following $3 million in emergency flood repairs completed weeks ahead of schedule.

Texas appeals court cuts damages Alex Jones was ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents

A Texas appeals court on Friday upheld a judgment finding Alex Jones and his Infowars company liable to the parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, but sharply reduced the punitive damages they were awarded.

Dickinson ISD educator allegedly sent money to student who blackmailed her

A probable cause affidavit reveals new details in the case against Dickinson ISD educator Kristi Hanks, including allegations involving a 16-year-old student, blackmail, Cash App payments and a firearm she reported stolen.

Conroe police investigate threats, harassment targeting city officials and staff

Conroe police are investigating reports of threatening and harassing communications directed at elected officials and city employees, with at least one city official telling FOX 26 the threats are connected to the controversy surrounding Flock cameras.

Boerne is Texas’ only finalist for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town

Boerne is Texas’ only town in Hallmark Channel’s 2026 Merriest Christmas Town contest, with a chance to become a filming location for a Hallmark movie.

Abbott equates airport foot-washing stations to ‘white-only bathrooms’ in letter to DOJ

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has equated foot-washing stations for Muslims at airports in Dallas and Houston to "white-only bathrooms" in a letter to the Department of Justice.

Federal judge orders outside oversight of migrant child detention at Texas facilities

A federal judge has ordered independent oversight of immigration facilities holding children in Texas, citing concerns that minors have been detained for weeks or even months and allegations of inadequate medical care and poor conditions.

Paxton attacks Talarico over comments made about justice system

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is drawing Republican criticism over comments that the lack of Black jurors in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial showed the justice system is failing Black Texans.

Elderly Conroe woman dies from West Nile Virus

The person is only described as a woman in her 90s who was diagnosed with the West Nile Virus.

Porter man sentenced to federal prison for killing bald eagle in backyard

A Porter resident will have to spend time in federal prison and pay a fine after pleading guilty to shooting and killing a bald eagle in his backyard.