Walker County road closures amid flooding, severe weather

The Walker County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has issued updated road closure notices due to severe weather conditions affecting various areas within the county.

Road closures in Walker County and Polk County after severe weather

As the Trinity River Authority continues to manage the water release, the volume stands at 98,262 cubic feet per second (cfs) at present, a slight decrease from the previous night.

Walker County road FM 2989 washes out during storms

According to the Crabb’s Prairie Volunteer Fire Department, FM 2989 washed out west of Falba Cemetery.

Third Ward neighbors concerned, demand better safety measures after late night shooting

Dramatic video of the shooting that occurred early Monday morning has garnered a lot of attention online and with the residents in the area. One man was injured and no arrests have been made.

Neighborhood fed up with violent crime
video

FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle went to the neighborhood to find out why residents are so upset.

Arizona Republican drops reelection effort after accusation he forged signatures

A leader of the conservative group Turning Point Action resigned from the organization Thursday and dropped his bid for reelection to the Arizona House of Representatives after he was accused of forging signatures on his nominating petitions.

Guilty plea by leader of polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border is at risk of being thrown out

A guilty plea by the leader of an offshoot polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border is at risk of being thrown out due to an unmet condition of his deal that hinged on whether others charged in the case also would plead guilty.

Judge walks out of George Kelly trial, Arizona rancher accused of shooting migrants

Judge Thomas Fink walked out of proceedings during the trial of George Kelly, the Arizona rancher charged with killing a migrant passing through his ranch.

List: Texas STI rate by county

Chlamydia rates have nearly doubled since 2000, while the rate of gonorrhea went up by 50% over the same period. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that syphilis rates are reaching levels last seen in the 1950s. But some regions of the U.S. are seeing higher rates than others.

Arizona girl undergoes several amputations after Group A Streptococcus diagnosis

An Arizona 2nd grader is fighting for her life as doctors diagnosed the little girl with Group A Streptococcus. Over the last two weeks, she has undergone multiple amputations.

New Waverly Intermediate students report feeling sick in PE class

The district says the fire department and EMS have responded to New Waverly Intermediate after some students reported feeling ill during a PE class.

Lake Conroe kayaking incident claims teen's life

A kayaking accident near the FM 1375 bridge in the Sam Houston National Forest claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy.

'Goodbye': Loved ones detail final moments before deadly hot air balloon crash

Parents of one of the Arizona hot air balloon crash victims are detailing his final moments as he said goodbye to the woman they said he was planning to marry very soon.