Central Texas resident wins $1M on Texas Lottery scratch ticket
A resident of Copperas Cove claimed a $1 million top prize winning ticket in the Texas Lottery's 500X scratch ticket game.
Texas' controversial 'bathroom bill' targeting transgender people goes into effect
Here's a look at how the new bathroom bill affects the average Texan, as well as how the steep fines for breaking the rules will work.
$5K grants available for Central Texas restaurants hit by catastrophic July floods
The TX Restaurant Relief Fund has been activated to provide financial aid and support to independent restaurants and workers impacted by the recent catastrophic Texas floods.
Meyerland apartment fire: Broken hydrant causes issues, partial roof collapse
A fire at a Meyerland apartment complex dozens of residents without a home after multiple units were damaged, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Houston rain: No high water locations reported, beware of slick roadways
Heavy rain passed through the Houston-area early Thursday morning. However, the risk of flash flooding has moved out of nearby counties.
First crosswalk fatality conviction under Lisa Torry Smith Act in Fort Bend County
A tragic accident in 2017 has sparked statewide change, as the family of Lisa Torry Smith sees the first conviction in Fort Bend County.
Family of Brianna Aguilera retains Tony Buzbee, disputes ruling in student's death
The Buzbee Law Firm is teaming up with the Gamez Law Firm to help the parents of 19-year-old Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M student, who was found dead on a sidewalk in Austin last week.
Husband stabs wife, sets himself on fire in east Houston, officials say
Authorities say the stabbing incident stemmed from an altercation between a married couple in their 50s.
Former Waller-Harris Emergency Services District 200 bookkeeper sentenced for theft by public servant
A former bookkeeper for the Waller-Harris Emergency Services District 200 has been sentenced for theft by a public servant and tampering with physical evidence.
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.