Monk injured in crash during 'Walk for Peace' in Liberty County has leg amputated

According to “Walk for Peace" on Facebook, the monk, identified as Bhante Dam Phommasan, had surgery on Wednesday morning to have his leg amputated.

Father and son charged with trafficking 75+ firearms purchased at Texas Gun Show

Federal authorities have charged a man and his son with illegally trafficking over 75 firearms and large amounts of ammunition allegedly purchased with cash at Texas gun shows.

Two wanted, accused of robbing man contacted via dating app, Houston Police say

The victim allegedly met a woman on a dating app and agreed to get food, then a man supposedly tried to rob the victim. Tips sent directly to Crime Stoppers could result in a payment of up to $5,000.

Houston finally clearing months-old debris piles in Southwest neighborhoods

Houston begins clearing months-old debris piles in southwest neighborhoods, adding $2 million to a cleanup contract as crews work through hundreds of pending pickup requests. Residents are urged to call 3-1-1 for debris removal.

Texas DPS: Fugitive child sex offender on Texas Most Wanted list sought in DFW area

Texas officials have increased the reward to $$8,500$ for information leading to the arrest of William Herrera Zamora, a convicted child sex offender on the state's 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants list.

CAIR defends against Texas Gov. Abbott's request to revoke tax exemption

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has released a letter they sent to the U.S. Treasury secretary in defense of their status as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

Houston Police seeking person of interest in fatal Cloverland Park shooting

Police say a boy was killed, and a girl was injured Saturday night during a party at a Southeast Houston park. Anyone with information can call Houston Police or Crime Stoppers.

This Texas city is only a little less sinful than Las Vegas: Study

Three cities in the Lone Star State rank in the top 25, judging by a comparison of crimes related to the seven deadly sins.

BBB warns consumers of tap-to-pay scams this holiday season

A warning before you shop in a crowded mall or attend a busy festival or sporting event this holiday season. The Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert that tap-to-pay scams are rising.

President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges

Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.

Pokémon card traded in for $30K sets record at Texas GameStop

A customer traded in a fully-authenticated PSA 10 Holo Gengar Pokémon card worth more than $33,000 at a Grapevine, Texas GameStop.

Houston weather forecast: Heavy rain, flash flood risk tonight into Friday

Rain becomes more likely late tonight into Thursday, continuing into Friday. Periods of steady rain, possibly heavy at times — could lead to ponding and slick streets for the Thursday morning commute.