Breaking Bond: Judges who allowed defendants to remain on free bond that ended with deadly consequences
What do six criminal district court judges have in common? They allowed at least six defendants in their courts to remain free on multiple felony or PR bonds until they were charged with killing someone.
Truck driver files lawsuit against Channelview chemical plant that caught fire last week
A truck driver has filed a lawsuit against K-SOLV. K-SOLV is the chemical plant in Channelview that caught fire almost a week ago.
Tom Hanks’ son being sued for $1 million by his ex-girlfriend following alleged assault
Actor Tom Hanks' son, Chet Hanks, is being sued for $1 million by his ex-girlfriend for an alleged assault.
Regional Silver Alert issued for missing Houston man
The Texas Center for the Missing has issued a regional Silver Alert for a missing Houston man. Authorities are looking for Perry Larkins, 71.
Port of Galveston joins call to resume cruise ship sailing
The Port of Galveston is pushing hard get cruise ships sailing from the island again after being idled by the pandemic.
Faced with massive backlog, Harris Co. asking state for new criminal court
With its courthouses first hammered by Hurricane Harvey then locked-up by a crippling pandemic, Harris County now faces a criminal court backlog of more than 70,000 cases.
Did you do the ice bucket challenge? A native Houstonian touched personally by ALS has an updated challenge
The wife of a former NFL player who's battling ALS is offering support to loved ones who are also caregivers.
ERCOT: Energy conservation appeal has ended
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas said their appeal for energy conservation has ended.
Authorities investigating after man falls from ship channel bridge: police
Authorities said the man fell from the ship channel bridge on IH 610.
Fort Bend County COVID-19 Risk Level decreases to yellow
Fort Bend County’s COVID-19 Risk Level is decreasing from orange to yellow – signifying a low to moderate community risk– on Tuesday, County Judge KP George announced.
Texas heeds call to pause Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines
More than 500,000 doses of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been administered in Texas, and health officials say none of the six reported cases of blood clots occurred in the state.
Waller Co. DA's Office investigator indicted on drug, money laundering charges
A Waller County District Attorney’s Office investigator is charged with allegedly attempting to possess with the intent to distribute heroin as well as attempting to launder drug proceeds, Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery announced on Tuesday.
Houston, Harris County pause administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Houston Health Department and Harris County Public Health will pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at their sites following guidance from federal health officials.
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in Texas hover under 3,000
The Texas Department of State Health Services said Monday that there were 2,823 people with the coronavirus hospitalized on Sunday, the most recent day data was available.
Mother arrested after girl, 2, found near Houston-area freeway: authorities
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says the 2-year-old girl was found walking near the feeder road of the North Freeway, and her two siblings – ages 3 and 8 – were found alone in a hotel room.
Spring Branch ISD teacher on administrative leave after school lesson gone wrong
A school lesson gone terribly wrong when a slide was used including the N-word at Stratford High School in Spring Branch ISD.
New proposed law could mean immediate parole eligibility for over 20,000 violent offenders
If House Bill 1805 passes, it could mean some big changes for violent prisoners.
Texas vehicle registration waiver expires Wednesday
Texans have until Wednesday to get their vehicle registration up-to-date
Aledo ISD students punished for ‘slave trade auction’ on Snapchat of Black classmates
After an investigation, the district says it disciplined the students involved for cyberbullying and racial harassment. They noted the incident caused a lot of pain for the victims, their families and other students of color.
Dallas family of young boy fatally shot by 9-year-old says he was in another mother's care
The 11-year-old's mother says her son was with his 11-year-old friend and the friend's 9-year-old brother. All the boys were with the friend's mother. Police say the boys found a gun in the car the mom was driving while they were left alone in a Walmart parking lot.