Six arrested in $2.8M Texas 'gold bar' scam targeting elderly victims

Six individuals were arrested in connection with an organized "gold bar" scam that defrauded elderly Texans of approximately $2.8 million by posing as federal agents.

Fire at East Houston Plant extinguished, no injuries reported

The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is en route to a plant fire, where there are multiple reports of burning tanks

Texas 'Ghost Car' crackdown: 8 months after HB 718, is the paper tag ban working?

Eight months after Texas officially replaced temporary paper tags with metal plates, law enforcement officials say the move has successfully dismantled the "ghost car" industry that once plagued Houston.

2 men, woman injured in north Harris County shooting

Three people were shot during an argument in north Harris County on Wednesday morning, authorities say.

Over 40K bike helmets sold at Walmart recalled due to serious injury risk, CPSC says

Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Austin 6th Street shooting: Divorce filings claim suspect's 'cruel treatment' against ex-wife

A Bexar County divorce filing is giving more details about the man accused of killing three people and injuring 13 others in a shooting at a downtown Austin bar over the weekend.

Mark Henry wins Republican primary for Galveston County judge

Incumbent Mark Henry won the Republican primary for Galveston County judge, according to unofficial election results.

Brazoria County Military Moms and Wives ship care packages amid Middle East tensions

As tensions rise following the recent U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran, a group of volunteers in Brazoria County is ensuring that those on the front lines know they haven't been forgotten.

Judge denies bond for habitual thief Eric Torres after multiple felony theft charges

Most of the time, the criminal justice system does little to punish convicted thieves, like 34-year-old Eric Torres, because theft is a non-violent crime. But 184th Judge Katherine Thomas showed Torres she's not playing.

Austin 6th Street shooting: Victim identified as Texas Tech student

A Texas Tech student has been identified by Austin police as one of the victims in Sunday's deadly shooting at a 6th Street bar.

Freedom Plane National Tour brings founding documents to 8 cities for America 250

As part of America’s 250th birthday, some original founding-era documents are leaving Washington, D.C. together for the first time ever to go on a historic 8-city tour. Here are the details.