Texas man gets 14 years for immigrant smuggling operation that killed 2

A Texas resident was one of the defendants to be sentenced this week for his role in an immigrant smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of two undocumented migrants. 

The Woodlands residents robbed by 'multiple' wanted suspects posing as deputies

Suspects in makeshift deputy uniforms forced their way into a home in the Alden Bridge neighborhood, restrained everyone inside, and stole valuables.

3-year-old hospitalized following shooting in Houston

Houston police are on the scene after a 3-year-old was shot on Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Houston man accused of beating mother for hours, threatening father at gunpoint

Kenneth Merriett Jolivet Jr., 34, is facing two aggravated kidnapping charges after allegedly threatening and beating his parents at a home in southwest Houston.

Former Texas coach gets 30 years for sexting teen while near high school

A former coach for a Texas high school has been sentenced to prison for asking a minor for nudes over Snapchat while near the campus he taught at. 

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 62 latest updates

Friday marks Day 62 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

Missing 16-year-old Evalynn Tan last seen in Sugar Land

Sugar Land police are asking for help locating 16-year-old missing teen Evalynn Tan who was last seen in the First Colony area.

Texas doctor accused of illegally selling millions of opioid pills

A Texas doctor has been accused of illegally prescribing and distributing millions of opioid pills to be resold on the streets for profit. 

The Woodlands Township hopes to crack down on 'E-Devices' before summer

With summer break just around the corner, The Woodlands Township is issuing a stern warning to parents and teens: those high-speed electric bikes and scooters are more than just toys—they are motorized vehicles, and they are largely illegal on the community’s pathways.

Wisconsin mother stabs teen daughter to death to 'protect' her from Elon Musk: authorities

A Wisconsin mother on drugs allegedly stabbed her 14-year-old daughter to death and told police she ended the child's life to protect her from billionaire tech executive Elon Musk.

13-year-old Arizona girl missing for decades found alive: sheriff

A woman who went missing as a teenager from a community near Payson decades ago has been found alive, according to officials in Gila County.

Harris County Treasurer 'no billed' on burglary charge

Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt has been “no billed” in connection with a charge of burglary of a motor vehicle.

Texas DPS troopers launching statewide crackdown on distracted driving

The Texas Department of Public Safety is launching a week-long "Move Over or Slow Down" enforcement campaign starting April 6 to crack down on distracted driving and protect emergency personnel on the side of the road.

Federal border agents seize $5.4M in meth, coke in Texas

Federal agents seized over $5 million worth of narcotics in three separate incidents at the Texas border with Mexico over the weekend. 

Texas man, former airman pleads guilty to defrauding US Air Force out of $37M

A former active-duty Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force has pleaded guilty to defrauding the U.S. Air Force out of more than $37 million over years of contracting work. 

New security measures for Galena Park after deadly shooting at basketball court

Galena Park Mayor Esmerelda Moya announced new security measures for city parks following a deadly shooting at a basketball court over the weekend.