Houston gang member sentenced for sex trafficking 16-year-old girl

Forum Park Crips member Andres Serrano Portillo was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking a 16-year-old girl along Houston's Bissonnet Street.

AMBER Alert canceled for 8-year-old last seen in San Antonio

A statewide Amber Alert is active for 8-year-old Leanna Contreras, abducted in San Antonio. Authorities are searching for suspect Marco Lopez and a silver Ford Focus.

Motorcyclist critically injured after 100-mph Texas DPS chase on I-45 in Houston

A motorcyclist was critically injured after crashing during a high-speed pursuit with a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper in Houston, authorities said.

Back-to-school safety tips for parents: 'Don't give strangers a road map'

From first day photos to bus stop safety, Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable Patrick Quincy has warnings and reminders for parents as they prep their kids to head back to school.

Former Friendswood teacher accused of child sexual assault

Due to his previous employment at The Galloway School, police believe the suspect may have assaulted other children.

Cruz says Democrats want to cancel Christmas, Thanksgiving

Ted Cruz is reviving an old Republican Party talking point by accusing Democrats of trying to cancel Christmas and Thanksgiving in an interview with Fox News.

3 persons of interest sought in deadly northeast Houston shooting of Floydrick Washington

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three persons of interest in the deadly shooting of Floydrick Washington, who was killed while stopped at a red light in northeast Houston earlier this year.

Records: Spring man admits to critically injuring girlfriend's toddler

A couple approached law enforcement at a Spring gas station for help with an unresponsive two-year-old. An investigation determined the mother's boyfriend critically injured the toddler.

Man in wheel chair hit, killed by car while crossing street in SE Houston

Police said a man in a wheelchair was hit and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street in southeast Houston Friday night.

Driver killed in collision after running red lights in SE Houston, police say

Police said a driver was killed after running two red lights while speeding before colliding with another car in south-east Houston early Saturday morning.

Who pays for wild hog damage? Woodlands-area resident caught in $3,500 dilemma

Suburban expansion along I-45 is driving feral hog sounders out of neighboring woods and directly into Montgomery County lawns, causing extensive damage even during broad daylight.

Texas Gov. Abbott defends data center pause after Trump calls policy a ‘mistake’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defended his decision to pause new data center approvals over power grid and water concerns after Donald Trump criticized the policy as an economic mistake.