Former Spring pastor convicted for continuous trafficking of a child

The former pastor of Deep Water Ministries in Spring, Texas, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of continuous trafficking of a child.

Woman arrested for allegedly stealing from Houston cemetery mausoleum

A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing keepsakes and valuables from a Houston cemetery mausoleum with her toddler in tow.

Atlanta's Big Tigger denies abuse allegations, wife granted TPO

Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.

Husband dead after hit-and-run in north Harris County, driver at large

One man is dead after a hit-and-run in north Harris County and Houston police are searching for the suspect believed to be involved.

Detroit Lions player arrested in connection to violent Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo. 

TSA says more than 300 drones have been seized near World Cup sites

Hundreds of "unauthorized" drones have been seized at FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament began earlier this month. Here's what to know.

Houston advocates push for court privacy reforms in 'true crime' era

Houston advocates Andy Kahan and Leticia Ybarra are launching a legislative push to update a 2013 Texas privacy law, aiming to prevent judges from publicly releasing sensitive trial evidence without a victim’s family’s consent.

Houston advocates push to keep murder evidence from the public
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A landmark Texas privacy law designed to shield the families of murder victims from public trauma is facing a modern-day crisis in the digital "true crime" era. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains the legal loophole and how Houston advocates are looking to close that loophole.

Former Army soldier from Texas pleads guilty to child exploitation crimes

A former Army solider pleaded guilty last week to child exploitation crimes he committed while living in Alaska and Texas, the Department of Justice announced.

Florida man accused of kidnapping teen, hiding her in dryer

A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home, authorities said.

NTSB investigating deadly Tesla crash into Katy home

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Wednesday that it has started a safety investigation into the June 19 crash.

Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation

Texas has formally asked the federal government to pay back more than $10 billion used for the state’s border security efforts.

Video: Six Flags Over Georgia ride stalls, leaving guests dangling

An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently-released video.