Texas couple sentenced to 40 years for $30 million pandemic pyramid scheme
A Texas couple was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years each in federal prison for operating a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme that prosecutors said cheated more than 10,000 people nationwide out of more than $30 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Texas couple was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years each in federal prison for operating a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme that prosecutors said cheated more than 10,000 people nationwide out of more than $30 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fair Street: 2 shot, 1 pistol whipped in apparent drive-by shooting
Houston police are searching for the suspects in an apparent drive-by shooting who shot two and pistol whipped another in the Acres Home area.
Houston police are searching for the suspects in an apparent drive-by shooting who shot two and pistol whipped another in the Acres Home area.
Houston World Cup fans urged to plan ahead as parking costs climb and security changes take effect
Houston World Cup organizers are urging fans to make transportation plans before attending matches. FIFA says parking passes must be purchased at least 24 hours before kickoff, while officials recommend arriving early and considering options like METRORail to avoid traffic and security delays.
Houston World Cup organizers are urging fans to make transportation plans before attending matches. FIFA says parking passes must be purchased at least 24 hours before kickoff, while officials recommend arriving early and considering options like METRORail to avoid traffic and security delays.
Firefighters extinguish container fire in Montgomery County
According to Montgomery County ESD 9, they were called out to an area on Koalstad Road around 12:45 p.m. in reference to a hazardous materials incident.
According to Montgomery County ESD 9, they were called out to an area on Koalstad Road around 12:45 p.m. in reference to a hazardous materials incident.
Texas funeral fraudster Javian Major sentenced to 2 years in prison after violating probation
A man repeatedly accused of exploiting grieving families through an unlicensed funeral business has been sentenced to two years in prison after violating probation by continuing to work in the funeral industry despite a court order barring him from doing so.
A man repeatedly accused of exploiting grieving families through an unlicensed funeral business has been sentenced to two years in prison after violating probation by continuing to work in the funeral industry despite a court order barring him from doing so.
Brazoria Co. Sheriff fires deputy involved in shooting death of John Mendoza Jr., family members react
The Brazoria County Sheriff has announced the deputy involved in the shooting death of John Mendoza, Jr. earlier this month in Lake Jackson, has been fired.
The Brazoria County Sheriff has announced the deputy involved in the shooting death of John Mendoza, Jr. earlier this month in Lake Jackson, has been fired.
Karmelo Anthony found guilty, sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Total Wireless employee arrested for sending customer's nudes to his own phone: affidavit
A Total Wireless employee is facing a felony charge for allegedly sending a customer's nudes from her phone to his own while helping her change her network settings. He also reportedly added himself to her Snapchat account.
A Total Wireless employee is facing a felony charge for allegedly sending a customer's nudes from her phone to his own while helping her change her network settings. He also reportedly added himself to her Snapchat account.
Harris County crime: Man killed, suspect detained following shooting on Little York
Harris County authorities are investigating following a deadly shooting in Harris County on Tuesday evening.
Harris County authorities are investigating following a deadly shooting in Harris County on Tuesday evening.
Houston weather: Hot, humid weather to continue on Wednesday
The hot and humid weather will continue across the area for Wednesday in Houston.
The hot and humid weather will continue across the area for Wednesday in Houston.
Teen dead, another injured after shooting in north Harris County
One teen is dead and another has been charged with murder after a shooting at a home in north Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
One teen is dead and another has been charged with murder after a shooting at a home in north Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Texas investigates FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket seat downgrades
Texas has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that fans paying premium prices for 2026 World Cup tickets were downgraded to lower-tier seats.
Texas has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that fans paying premium prices for 2026 World Cup tickets were downgraded to lower-tier seats.
Texas GLO chief warns Harris County likely to lose massive flood control grants
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is warning Houston-area residents that Harris County is in danger of losing nearly $1 billion in federal flood mitigation funding.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is warning Houston-area residents that Harris County is in danger of losing nearly $1 billion in federal flood mitigation funding.
No fly zones enforced for drones near Texas' 2026 World Cup venues
Texas DPS is warning drone operators that unauthorized flights near 2026 World Cup matches face immediate aircraft seizure and criminal charges under strict new airspace restrictions.
Texas DPS is warning drone operators that unauthorized flights near 2026 World Cup matches face immediate aircraft seizure and criminal charges under strict new airspace restrictions.
USDA Secretary calls Miller 'unserious' after he bashes federal screwworm response
U.S. Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins called Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller “unserious” after Miller made comments questioning the federal response to the new world screwworm.
U.S. Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins called Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller “unserious” after Miller made comments questioning the federal response to the new world screwworm.
Texas county lifts data center moratorium amid pressure from developer lawsuit
Hill County commissioners voted to lift the moratorium Thursday in response to a lawsuit filed by a developer for damages.
Hill County commissioners voted to lift the moratorium Thursday in response to a lawsuit filed by a developer for damages.
39 migrants saved from locked, flaming trailer following chase at Texas checkpoint
Border Patrol agents and Texas state troopers rescued 39 migrants from a locked, burning tractor-trailer following a pursuit that began at an immigration checkpoint, federal authorities said.
Border Patrol agents and Texas state troopers rescued 39 migrants from a locked, burning tractor-trailer following a pursuit that began at an immigration checkpoint, federal authorities said.
Harris County shooting: Man killed at apartment complex on Ella Blvd
A man was killed in a shooting at a north Harris County apartment complex on Monday night, authorities say.
A man was killed in a shooting at a north Harris County apartment complex on Monday night, authorities say.
Harris County shooting: 2 teens critically injured in shooting on Remington Ridge
Harris County authorities are investigating after a shooting sent two teens to the hospital with critical injuries.
Harris County authorities are investigating after a shooting sent two teens to the hospital with critical injuries.