Man, 18, accused of dragging Sugar Land police officer during traffic stop

An 18-year-old man has been charged after an incident that left a Sugar Land police officer with a broken arm and a broken leg, authorities say.

73-year-old arrested for deadly Texas City shooting

Police were called for a welfare check and found a woman with a gunshot wound. Anyone with more information can contact detectives or Crime Stoppers.

Texas lake 'infested' with invasive species, officials say

An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.

Walkout paralyzes Fort Bend County government in standoff over Interim Judge's seat

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court was paralyzed when Democratic Commissioners Grady Prestage and Dexter McCoy walked out of a 1:00 PM session to break quorum. They argue that Interim County Judge Daniel Wong’s temporary appointment expired the moment the underlying civil lawsuit against elected Judge K.P. George was dropped.

Houston parents fear long-term health impacts following massive tire fire

Air Alliance Houston reports that independent monitors detected dangerous spikes in particulate matter up to four miles away, suggesting areas closer to the blaze experienced even worse conditions.