South Texas motorists use sledgehammers, shovels to rescue survivors of fiery plane crash

A twin-engine business jet carrying six people crashed onto a major Laredo highway and erupted in flames Tuesday night, killing one person and sparking a frantic rescue effort as passing motorists rushed toward the burning wreckage to pull survivors to safety.

Gallery: Tropical disturbance brings flood threat to Houston, Texas

A tropical disturbance is expected to move along the Texas coast on its way to Louisiana on Wednesday, and it is bringing heavy rain to the Houston area. Viewers are sending us photos and videos of conditions in their area.

Portugal vs. DR Congo World Cup match Houston: Parking, bag policy, weather

Houston is hosting its second FIFA World Cup match at Houston Stadium, thsi time between Portugal vs. DR Congo on Wednesday. If you're headed to the match, here's everything you need to know from parking to stadium bag policy to weather.

FIFA World Cup organizers outline weather plans as Gulf system moves through region

FIFA World Cup organizers and Houston leaders say contingency plans are in place as rain and a tropical system move through the Gulf. Learn how Fan Fest weather evacuations work, what triggers delays and what fans can expect ahead of upcoming matches at Houston Stadium.

Texas cancer patient forced to relocate for treatment insurance won't cover

An Alvin man diagnosed with a rare and incurable bone marrow cancer after being hospitalized for a broken arm and brain bleed is now facing mounting expenses as he prepares for a stem cell treatment that his insurance won't fully cover, forcing him and his family to temporarily relocate to Austin.

27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later

It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.

Lockdown lifted at Lone Star College-Tomball after visitor's 'threatening statement'

The Lone Star College campus in Tomball was placed on lockdown on Tuesday after a visitor made a “threatening statement” at the library, officials say. The lockdown has since been lifted.

Texas students make gains in math and social studies, but reading growth stalls

Texas elementary and middle school students showed improvement in social studies and math, but little to no growth in reading, according to STAAR test results released Tuesday.

Texas firefighter killed, several others injured in residential blaze

Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isai Huerta, a nine-year veteran, tragically died and several other firefighters were injured while battling a fast-moving residential trailer fire.