Houston pedicab crackdown threatens punishment for riders, drivers

A pedicab, sometimes called a bicycle taxi, is a bicycle-powered vehicle that transports passengers and is commonly seen in downtown Houston during sporting events, concerts, festivals, and other large gatherings.

YMCA of Greater Houston opening all facilities as cooling centers

The YMCA of Greater Houston has announced they are opening all facilities as cooling centers as the extreme heat blankets the Houston area.

2 former TDCJ Hospital Galveston Unit correctional workers arrested, accused of sexual misconduct

Two former correctional officers have been arrested following an investigation into their alleged sexual misconduct with two female inmates at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Hospital Galveston Unit, according to a release.

Texas man found guilty of threatening to overthrow U.S. government

Prosecutors said the man left his home with the intention of carrying out an attack on Washington D.C., to overthrow the government.

Former Montgomery County nanny accused of child indecency

Montgomery County authorities are asking others to reach out to them if they were assaulted by Evan Moore.

Border patrol officers seize nearly $1 million in cocaine at South Texas ports of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $984,000 worth of cocaine during two separate weekend enforcement actions at South Texas ports of entry, authorities announced Thursday.

Texas development group sues Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plans

A Presidio and Presidio County economic development organization is suing the Trump administration, claiming that plans to build a border wall and other technology will increase the risk of flooding in the Big Bend region.

Texas man receives maximum 50-year federal prison sentence for abusing two children

A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation and abuse of two children, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.

Braving triple-digit heat: How fans are staying cool at Houston FIFA Fan Fest

Despite "feels-like" temperatures soaring well into the triple digits, dedicated soccer fans are still flocking to EaDo with creative ways to stay cool for the Houston FIFA Fan Fest.