Canadian man gets 33 years for online sextortion targeting American children

A Canadian man has been sentenced to 33 years in U.S. federal prison for a yearlong online sextortion scheme that targeted at least 145 American children.

Houston weather: Latest ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport cleared

A new ground stop has been cleared for Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials said. According to the FAA, the new ground stop is in effect until 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night.

Houston non-profit, Kids' Meals, is seeking donations as summer break increases need for child hunger relief

As schools across the Greater Houston area dismiss for summer break this Friday, Kids' Meals, is ramping up efforts to ensure thousands of children continue receiving daily meals. The nonprofit says rising food and fuel costs are increasing demand while making it more expensive to deliver meals to families in need.

Texas Attorney General investigates over alleged chemicals in kids' food

The Texas Attorney General has launched an investigation into major food and pesticide companies over concerns that children are being exposed to potentially harmful levels of glyphosate herbicide residue in everyday food products.

Houston firefighter arrested on Austin County child grooming charge

Houston firefighter Jason Gaines was arrested at Station 90 on a child grooming charge of out Austin County, officials say.

White Castle breaks ground on first North Texas location

After 105 years of business and more than 330 locations across the country, White Castle is finally arriving in the Lone Star State.

Knife-wielding man shot while carjacking family outside Texas courthouse, prosecutors say

A Colorado man has been hit with federal charges after being accused of staging a daytime, knife-wielding carjacking of a mother and her newborn baby right outside a pair of downtown courthouses, federal authorities announced Monday.

Texas mandates English-only CDL tests, resumes licensing for seasonal farm workers

The Texas Department of Public Safety on Monday rolled out major structural changes to its commercial driver licensing system, announcing the resumption of temporary worker credentials alongside a strict new mandate requiring all written exams to be taken exclusively in English.

Paxtons cancel divorce trial as Senate race heats up

The public divorce trial of Ken and Angela Paxton has been canceled, just weeks before it was set to begin, according to Collin County court records.

Houston family seeks more time for toddler hospitalized after Memorial Day drowning incident

A Houston-area family is seeking more time for their 2-year-old daughter, Annelise Camp, after a Memorial Day drowning incident. Court documents show the family obtained a temporary restraining order as brain death testing approaches and they pursue a transfer to another hospital.

Texas voters evenly split on election integrity vs. ballot access, new study finds

Texas voters are perfectly split on whether to prioritize stopping voter fraud or ensuring eligible citizens can vote, according to a newly released public opinion survey.

SWAT standoff at Katy-area apartment ends with man, woman dead

A man who claimed to have accidentally shot his girlfriend ended up turning the gun on himself after a five-hour SWAT standoff at a Katy-area apartment, authorities say.