League City dog groomer arrested after Goldendoodle’s death

A dog groomer in League City has been arrested following the death of a 5-year-old Goldendoodle named Lincoln, according to authorities. Lisa Pfund is charged with cruelty to a non-livestock animal, a third-degree felony.

Medicare Fraud Alert: Texas woman says $10K in bogus catheter charges persist despite reporting scam

A Medicare recipient is raising concerns about potential fraud after discovering thousands of dollars in charges for medical equipment she says she never needed—despite reporting the issue to federal officials months ago.

New details shared in latest 'Texas Killing Fields' indictment

James Dolphs Elmore Jr. has been indicted for his alleged role in at least two murders tied to cold cases that have haunted Southeast Texas since the 1980s.

Houston Controller warns of mounting city deficit, mayor disagrees

Houston's elected "financial watchdog" Controller Chris Hollins issued a stark warning to city leaders that municipal government is sinking deeper and deeper into the red.

Houston City Council to strip Cesar Chavez's name from Boulevard

The City of Houston is looking to officially rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard following revelations the once iconic labor leader was a sexual predator.

Quadruple amputee cornhole player held without bond in fatal shooting following extradition

A quadruple amputee professional cornhole player accused of killing a friend in Maryland was ordered held without bond after a court appearance Wednesday morning, following his extradition from Virginia.

Fort Bend families await school assignments as district rolls out boundary changes

Fort Bend ISD says families will get school assignment details by mid-April after boundary changes and school closures. Parents say communication has been unclear.

Semi-truck stolen from Houston truck stop caught on camera, police investigating

Houston police are investigating a bold and unusual theft after a semi-truck was stolen from a local truck stop, and the crime was caught on camera.

Judge spares German Shepherd 'Hachi' after Christmas Eve bite case, ending months-long euthanasia fight

After months of uncertainty and a high-stakes court fight, a Texas judge has ruled that Hachi, the German shepherd at the center of a Christmas Eve biting incident, will be allowed to live.

Harris County Judge’s rodeo incident 'should be grounds for resignation', commissioner says

Harris County commissioner introduced a resolution to recognize the success of the Houston rodeo. However, in the same resolution, he includes Judge Lina Hidalgo's behavior at the event is grounds for resignation.

Power strips sold on Amazon recalled over fire risk

Multiple power strips that were sold on Amazon for nearly two years are being recalled, and customers are urged to return them for a refund.

Is tougher Texas catalytic converter theft law actually leading to more jail time?

In 2023, Texas lawmakers made catalytic converter theft its own offense with a maximum sentence of up to 2 years in state jail. Multiple convictions can make it a third-degree felony with a maximum sentence of 2 to 10 years in prison. But are are judges and juries utilizing the stiffer punishment?