Gulf Freeway crash: Multiple lanes back open after 18-wheeler crash

Multiple lanes of the Gulf Freeway near Highway 96are are back open after a crash involving an 18-wheeler and pick-up truck.

Trump endorsement wouldn't be enough to bridge Cornyn’s gap with Paxton, new data shows

A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.

Judge KP George money laundering trial: Jury selection begins Monday

The trial for current Fort Bend County Judge KP George will begin on Monday with jury selection. Opening statements are expected to start Thursday.

Texas man sentenced in federal smuggling case involving rape, kidnapping of pregnant woman

An Eagle Pass man was sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison for his role in a violent human smuggling operation that kidnapped and extorted a migrant family.

Pedestrian dead after being hit by vehicle on West Alabama Street

Houston police are investigating a deadly crash after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Monday night near the Galleria mall.

Woman shot in the neck on Westridge near NRG Stadium

A woman was found shot inside a vehicle near NRG Stadium on Monday night and Houston police are working to identify the potential suspect.

Houston weather: Warm, humid Tuesday ahead of storms on Wednesday

Most of Tuesday looks quiet, but the air will feel humid as Gulf moisture continues to stream in and isolated mid-to-late day showers are possible. A stronger system pushes in late Wednesday into Wednesday night, bringing a widespread round of showers and thunderstorms.

Texas DPS trooper arrested after FBI finds chats with minors on seized phone

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper faces federal charges after an FBI undercover operation allegedly caught him attempting to entice a person he believed was a 12-year-old girl into sexual activity.

Harris County DWI suspect accused of crashing into scene of previous deadly crash

A woman’s blood-alcohol level was allegedly more than two times the legal limit when she bypassed a police barricade and struck a vehicle that had already been involved in a fatal crash, according to court documents.

Hobby Airport TSA wait time: Monday updates, how long are the lines

At Hobby Airport, the TSA screening wait time has reached three hours long. Travelers are encouraged to arrive early to allow extra time to get through security.

Houston SWAT officer shoots, kills suspect on Belarbor Street

A SWAT officer shot and killed an armed suspect at a home in southeast Houston on Monday afternoon, police say.

Driver survives after vehicle goes over cliff at Palo Duro Canyon

A driver survived a fall over a cliff at Palo Duro Canyon on Monday afternoon and walked to a nearby pavilion to seek help after exiting the vehicle.

Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds

Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George '11th-hour' petition denied

A letter from prosecutors says Judge KP George filed a petition last Friday. On Monday, his petition was denied by the appellate court.

San Antonio man convicted of dating app murders, sentenced to 200 years

Jer Auntey Pleasant, 25, used the app Grindr to lure and kill his victims before being linked to the scenes through ballistics, fingerprints, and phone records.

Texas gas prices top $3 statewide as Iran war drives historic spike

Texas gas prices surged to $3.13 per gallon this week, a sharp 52-cent jump from last week triggered by escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran.