TxDOT data breach: Nearly 300K crash reports downloaded through compromised account

The Texas Department of Transportation says nearly 300,000 crash reports containing personal information were accessed and downloaded improperly through a compromised account earlier this year.

Motorcycle rider goes over edge of I-45 flyover in north Houston

A motorcycle rider is in critical condition after going over the side of the North Freeway flyover in Greenspoint on Wednesday night.

Houston homeowner seeks relief after contractor allegedly damages A/C unit

A Houston homeowner is facing repair costs of between $5,000-$8,000 after a contractor hired by CenterPoint Energy allegedly damaged her air conditioning unit while trimming trees.

Harris County crash: Couple hit, killed by separate vehicles; one driver wanted

A woman and her boyfriend were reportedly hit and killed by two separate vehicles in north Harris County. One driver cooperated with deputies, but the other fled the scene.

Bicyclist dead after crash involving 18-wheeler in Channelview

Deputies say the happened on the East Freeway near Market and Dell Dale Streets. This marks the third deadly crash involving cyclists in the Houston area within the last three days.

Veteran says legal THC prescription cost him custody rights

A Texas combat veteran says he feels tasked with choosing between time with his daughter and the medication that allows him to be a good dad.

Houston weather: Hot, humid, hazy pattern taking over

The hot, hazy and humid pattern will take over the Houston area for much of the rest of the week.

Former ICE deportation officer in federal custody, accused of accepting illegal kickback money

A former ICE deportation officer is one of four people now in federal custody on allegations he accepted illegal kickback money to lift immigration detainers on individuals booked into the Harris County Jail.

Texas families of different faiths sue over law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms

Sixteen Texas families of different faiths have filed a lawsuit looking to block a state law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms.