Father calls out judge for giving daughter's rapist a light sentence

Father calls out judge for giving daughter's rapist a light sentence

A Polk County dad is speaking out after his 14-year-old daughter was raped and the judge handed down a sentence that will allow the rapist to walk free about 100 days from now.

A Polk County dad is speaking out after his 14-year-old daughter was raped and the judge handed down a sentence that will allow the rapist to walk free about 100 days from now.

Father speaks out against daughter?s attacker given zero prison time.
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Father speaks out against daughter?s attacker given zero prison time.

A Polk County dad is speaking out after his 14-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted and the judge handed down a sentence that will allow the rapist to walk free about 100 days from now. FOX 26 reporter Ivory Hecker has the story.

A Polk County dad is speaking out after his 14-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted and the judge handed down a sentence that will allow the rapist to walk free about 100 days from now. FOX 26 reporter Ivory Hecker has the story.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch canceled for counties north of Houston

Severe Thunderstorm Watch canceled for counties north of Houston

A severe thunderstorm watch is posted for Grimes, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Washington counties until 9 p.m. Tuesday.

A severe thunderstorm watch is posted for Grimes, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Washington counties until 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Thursday marks one year since deadly EF-3 tornado caused extensive damage in Polk Co.

Thursday marks one year since deadly EF-3 tornado caused extensive damage in Polk Co.

Cellphone video shared publicly on Facebook showed the devastating storm on April 22, 2020. The tornado killed three people, injured dozens more, and damaged an estimated 600 homes in Polk County.

Cellphone video shared publicly on Facebook showed the devastating storm on April 22, 2020. The tornado killed three people, injured dozens more, and damaged an estimated 600 homes in Polk County.

1 dead, 3 critical after taking drugs laced with unknown chemicals in Polk County

1 dead, 3 critical after taking drugs laced with unknown chemicals in Polk County

Sheriff Bryon Lyons wants Polk County residents to be aware of drugs such as crystal meth and heroin being sold that are suspected of being laced with an unknown chemical or possibly fentanyl.

Sheriff Bryon Lyons wants Polk County residents to be aware of drugs such as crystal meth and heroin being sold that are suspected of being laced with an unknown chemical or possibly fentanyl.

Pandemic could cause rural animal shelters like SPCA of Polk County to close without donations

Pandemic could cause rural animal shelters like SPCA of Polk County to close without donations

The Polk County Animal Shelter is a 501C non-profit organization that gets no funding from the city county or state. It’s public donations that allow the shelter to save lives.

The Polk County Animal Shelter is a 501C non-profit organization that gets no funding from the city county or state. It’s public donations that allow the shelter to save lives.

Cleanup continues in Onalaska following deadly EF-3 tornado in April

Cleanup continues in Onalaska following deadly EF-3 tornado in April

According to the National Weather Service, the April twister was the deadliest tornado in the Houston area in more than 30 years. Three people were killed and more than 30 were injured.

According to the National Weather Service, the April twister was the deadliest tornado in the Houston area in more than 30 years. Three people were killed and more than 30 were injured.

Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote

Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote

The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.

The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.

Onalaska continues cleanup efforts after tornado destroys 300 homes
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Onalaska continues cleanup efforts after tornado destroys 300 homes

We met Henry Smith, who lives in one of the hardest-hit areas in Onalaska, the Yaupon Cove neighborhood. According to Smith, he heard the tornado rumbling towards his home while he was eating dinner with his wife.

We met Henry Smith, who lives in one of the hardest-hit areas in Onalaska, the Yaupon Cove neighborhood. According to Smith, he heard the tornado rumbling towards his home while he was eating dinner with his wife.

Residents left devastated after tornado sweeps through Onalaska
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Residents left devastated after tornado sweeps through Onalaska

FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee speaks with a resident who is stunned by the devastation left by a tornado that swept through Onalaska. We also hear from a volunteer working to help victims with free food and supplies.

FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee speaks with a resident who is stunned by the devastation left by a tornado that swept through Onalaska. We also hear from a volunteer working to help victims with free food and supplies.

Three killed, dozens injured by tornado in Polk County

Three killed, dozens injured by tornado in Polk County

Officials say three people were killed after a tornado swept through areas of Polk County Wednesday evening.

Officials say three people were killed after a tornado swept through areas of Polk County Wednesday evening.

Teacher terminated, principal resigns, after audit reveals cheating and admissions violations at Livingston H.S. Academy

Teacher terminated, principal resigns, after audit reveals cheating and admissions violations at Livingston H.S. Academy

“They gave you a book, and instead of going through tutorials and stuff they gave you the book that had the answers. Which you had to read, you had to find the answers to pass, and they told us that was the only way you’re going to be able to pass the credit.”

“They gave you a book, and instead of going through tutorials and stuff they gave you the book that had the answers. Which you had to read, you had to find the answers to pass, and they told us that was the only way you’re going to be able to pass the credit.”

Judge in Polk County under fire for alleged judicial misconduct

Judge in Polk County under fire for alleged judicial misconduct

According to a pending complaint before the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct, Jones is accused of attempting to purposely and publicly prejudice a fellow judge against a defendant she claims once stole her property.

According to a pending complaint before the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct, Jones is accused of attempting to purposely and publicly prejudice a fellow judge against a defendant she claims once stole her property.