Onalaska residents feared a tornado during Monday afternoon's round of storms
Residents in one town in Polk County were worried after becoming the target of a tornado warning on Monday afternoon.
Polk County arrest: Suspect charged with capital murder in missing man's death
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says Tyler Williams was charged with capital murder in the death of a man who was reported missing after a house fire on December 23.
Livingston ISD Freshman student struck, killed by 18-wheeler after getting off school bus
A 15-year-old student was killed after being struck by an 18-wheeler while getting off a school bus.
Lake Livingston dried up sections reveal chunks of debris from deadly 2020 tornado
The recent drought across Texas has caused water levels in Lake Livingston to drop significantly revealing chucks of debris from 2020 tornado.
Polk County: Man caught on camera grabbing woman by the hair, throwing her to ground
Polk County authorities said late Tuesday night the two people involved in an assault early Monday morning have been identified.
'TikTok Trickster' arrested, charged with scamming women, sexually assaulting 11-year-old Texas boy
The man labeled as the 'TikTok Trickster' appeared in front a judge in Kentucky on Monday and is currently facing several charges.
Officer-involved shooting in Livingston near gas station on Pan American Parkway
An officer-involved shooting is under investigation in the 100 block of Pan American Parkway in Livingston.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice van crashed with 2 officers, inmate inside in Polk County
Officials confirm there were three people inside a Texas Department of Criminal Justice van that crashed in Polk County.
Tornado watch issued for counties north of Houston-area
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for several counties north of the Houston area.
Two prisoners escaped bus in Polk County, later caught in the woods
Two inmates escaped off a prisoner bus from Houston headed to Louisiana on Friday.
Livingston, Texas Amber Alert discontinued: Authorities locate newborn baby, suspect
An Amber Alert has been discontinued for 14-day-old Sonni Meilike, who was missing and last seen in Livingston, Texas.
Newborn baby abandoned in shed after truck crashes near railroad tracks in Livingston
John McClain lives near Marsh Drive in Livingston, Texas, a usually quiet small-town neighborhood; he was never expecting his weekend to pan out the way it did.
Barking dog alerts couple to baby with broken leg in their shed
A few hours after a truck was found wrecked and empty near some railroad tracks, a couple who lives nearby found a baby with a broken leg in their shed.
Plane fighting wildfires crashes in Lake Livingston
A plane that was responding to wildfires crashed into Lake Livingston on Tuesday afternoon. Thankfully, the pilot is expected to survive.
15-year-old drowns in Trinity River, near Lake Livingston Dam
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 15-year-old drowned while swimming in the Trinity River.
Man accused of stealing redeemed bingo tickets in custody after chase, standoff on Eastex Freeway
A man accused of stealing redeemed bingo tickets an Indian reservation casino was taken into custody after leading police on a chase that ended in a standoff on the Eastex Freeway.
Houston-area school closures, delays and cancellations due to severe weather
With severe weather hitting the Houston-area, here is an up-to-date list of school closures, delays and cancellations.