Ethan Ortiz case: Bonding company can’t locate man accused in crash that killed ICU nurse

A bonding company says it cannot locate Ethan Ortiz, who was released on a $150,000 bond after police say he drove intoxicated and caused a crash that killed ICU nurse Joseph Perales Jr., despite being wanted in Wharton County for a probation violation.

Houston CBP seizes nearly $1 million in counterfeit lithium batteries; tech expert warns of potential dangers

Nearly $1 million worth of counterfeit lithium batteries have been seized in Houston, and a tech expert says the discovery serves as an important reminder for consumers to be careful when buying electronics.

Houston weather: Pleasant Wednesday on the way across Houston

Veterans Day stays partly to mostly cloudy and seasonable, with highs in the low to mid 70s and a few showers possible mainly south of I-10.

Texas bills target Flock cameras, THC workplace rules, school funding and data center water use

Four bills filed ahead of Texas’ 2027 legislative session would restrict police use of license plate readers, change THC drug-testing rules for government workers, increase base public school funding and require data centers to disclose water use.

Mexican national accused of striking 2 federal agents with truck near Texas border

A Mexican national has been accused of striking two federal agents with his pickup truck while officials say he was trying to flee from a traffic stop in Brownsville, Texas. 

USDA begins hiring for new Texas fly-breeding facility to fight New World screwworm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to begin hiring for over 200 positions at a new fly-breeding facility being built near the Texas border to combat the spread of a flesh-eating parasite. 

How the Dubiski family turned Astroworld tragedy into global safety reform

Five years after the tragic crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld Festival claimed the lives of 10 concertgoers, the family of 23-year-old Madison Dubiski is transforming their grief into a worldwide movement for live event safety.

Houston doctor pioneers ultrasound heat map to treat male infertility

A local physician is transforming male infertility care by using non-invasive ultrasound imaging to find viable sperm with greater precision. 

Harris County woman accused of biting child who was defending her mother

In northwest Harris County, a woman was arrested after a child was reportedly bitten while stepping in to protect her mother, according to Constable Mark Herman's Office.

Texas couple faces up to 80 years in prison following federal child exploitation conviction

A federal jury has convicted a Lubbock couple of multiple federal offenses after evidence showed they conspired to secretly record a young family member and distribute child sexual abuse material.

Patrick supports curbing power of office he lost to Democrat Vikki Goodwin

Another Texas lawmaker is calling for restrictions on a statewide government office after Republicans took staggering losses across the board on election night.

Austin tattoo artist illustrates new USPS stamp design 'Mythical Creatures'

Austin tattoo artist Nat Power designed the USPS 'Mythical Creatures' stamp pane, featuring regional cryptids like Mothman, the Jackalope, and Bigfoot.