Polk County shooting | Full police report
A Leggett man is in custody for allegedly shooting someone during a dispute over a horse. Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons provided information at the scene.
A Leggett man is in custody for allegedly shooting someone during a dispute over a horse. Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons provided information at the scene.
Livingston man accused of impersonating FBI agent, nearly defrauding $100K
Daniel Ricardo Field, 35, was indicted for impersonating a FBI agent in order to defraud a bank of nearly $100,000.
Daniel Ricardo Field, 35, was indicted for impersonating a FBI agent in order to defraud a bank of nearly $100,000.
Montgomery County: Livingston man arrested, accused of supplying drugs leading to overdose
A Montgomery County resident was found dead in May. An autopsy later determined that he died from “an overdose of illegal narcotics," according to officials.
A Montgomery County resident was found dead in May. An autopsy later determined that he died from “an overdose of illegal narcotics," according to officials.
Polk County: Goodrich man arrested, accused of meeting minors for sex
According to Livingston Police, the suspect drove to a local park on Wednesday to meet a 14-year-old girl.
According to Livingston Police, the suspect drove to a local park on Wednesday to meet a 14-year-old girl.
Polk County crime: All suspects taken into custody following manhunt
A manhunt has been terminated in Polk County and authorities said they've caught all three suspects they were looking for.
A manhunt has been terminated in Polk County and authorities said they've caught all three suspects they were looking for.
Former Texas summer camp counselor threatened children with 'next Columbine shooting': Affidavit
A counselor for a children's camp in Polk County has been arrested after allegedly threatening to “create the next Columbine shooting."
A counselor for a children's camp in Polk County has been arrested after allegedly threatening to “create the next Columbine shooting."
'Audrii's Law' signed into effect by Governor Abbott
House Bill 2000, also known as Audrii's Law, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday and will go into effect in September.
House Bill 2000, also known as Audrii's Law, was signed by Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday and will go into effect in September.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
Houston weather: Tornado watch expires for Liberty, Polk County
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Liberty and Polk Counties until 7 p.m. Friday.
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Liberty and Polk Counties until 7 p.m. Friday.
Tornado Watch issued for parts of Texas, Louisiana
Liberty and Polk Counties are under a Tornado Watch until 7 p.m. on Friday.
Liberty and Polk Counties are under a Tornado Watch until 7 p.m. on Friday.
Wildfire contained on Polk, Tyler County border; voluntary evacuation lifted
A 50-acre wildfire has been contained on the border of Polk and Tyler County, according to officials.
A 50-acre wildfire has been contained on the border of Polk and Tyler County, according to officials.
Man who killed 11-year-old girl gets life in prison
The man who murdered an 11-year-old girl in Livingston last year will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. Don Steven McDougal, 43, pleaded guilty to the murder of Audrii Cunningham on Friday. FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke to family after the sentencing.
The man who murdered an 11-year-old girl in Livingston last year will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. Don Steven McDougal, 43, pleaded guilty to the murder of Audrii Cunningham on Friday. FOX 26's Jade Flury spoke to family after the sentencing.
Audrii Cunningham murder: Don Steven McDougal gets life in prison
Don Steven McDougal, the man charged with capital murder in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, pleaded guilty on Friday in exchange for a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Don Steven McDougal, the man charged with capital murder in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, pleaded guilty on Friday in exchange for a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Polk County inmates arrested for exploiting, assaulting disabled inmate
Several inmates are facing charges after exploiting and assaulting a disabled inmate at the Polk County Jail, authorities said.
Several inmates are facing charges after exploiting and assaulting a disabled inmate at the Polk County Jail, authorities said.
Lake Livingston dam under emergency repairs after 'potential failure watch' issued
Emergency repairs are being conducted on the Lake Livingston Dam due to erosion caused by recent heavy rain and flooding. This comes after a "potential failure watch" was issued on Friday.
Emergency repairs are being conducted on the Lake Livingston Dam due to erosion caused by recent heavy rain and flooding. This comes after a "potential failure watch" was issued on Friday.
'Potential failure watch' for Lake Livingston Dam
Residents downstream of Lake Livingston Dam were warned that the Trinity River Authority issued a "potential failure watch" for the dam's spillway. FOX 26's Jade Flury has the story and reactions from residents.
Residents downstream of Lake Livingston Dam were warned that the Trinity River Authority issued a "potential failure watch" for the dam's spillway. FOX 26's Jade Flury has the story and reactions from residents.
Lake Livingston Dam spillway under 'potential failure watch'
Polk County Office of Emergency Management announced the Lake Livingston Dam spillway is under a "potential failure watch" due the spillway being adversely affected by recent heavy rainfall and flooding.
Polk County Office of Emergency Management announced the Lake Livingston Dam spillway is under a "potential failure watch" due the spillway being adversely affected by recent heavy rainfall and flooding.
Houston weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued until 9 p.m. for portions of Houston area
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several counties.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several counties.
Houston Weather: Tornado watch issued for counties north of Houston-metro
A tornado watch has been issued for several counties north of the Houston-Metro area.
A tornado watch has been issued for several counties north of the Houston-Metro area.
FEMA disaster relief: New aid, streamlined application process for storm victims
For the thousands of people who have been devastated by this month's floods and storms, new help is available from the Federal Emergency Management Administration.
For the thousands of people who have been devastated by this month's floods and storms, new help is available from the Federal Emergency Management Administration.



















