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.

Houston parents of the Texas Corrections Officer killed Monday receive an update

The family of a Houston Corrections Officer killed at a prison near Huntsville on Monday is learning more about the incident, yet they still have questions.

Woman killed in what's believed to be the first deadly elk attack in Arizona

A woman was killed in what's believed to be the first deadly elk attack in Arizona. There were no witnesses nearby, but her husband says he saw a bucket of spilled corn nearby, leading investigators to think she was feeding the elk.

19-day search for puppy ends happily after community rallies to find her

Homeward Bound the movie came to life in Maricopa this month as a 19-day search for a puppy lost in the desert came to an end. She was thin, matted and scared, but she's home.

Huntsville police sergeant recovering after being shot in the line of duty

Sgt. Kyle Dockery, a 17-year veteran of the department, had a successful surgery Thursday after being injured in a shooting at The Timbers Apartments.

In Arizona first, marijuana dispensary workers go on strike

In the first labor action of its kind in Arizona, workers with one marijuana dispensary in the Phoenix area went on strike over demands for better pay and working conditions.

Alligator in water at Huntsville State Park
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An alligator described by witnesses as maybe 12 feet long, was seen in the water at Huntsville State Park while several children were swimming. (Video from David Siljeg)

Walker County Game Preserve fire: 4,428 acres burned, 90% contained, evacuations lifted

The Texas A&M Forest Service says all evacuation orders and road closures have been lifted, but the public should continue to use caution in the area as crews continue to work.