Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains

A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.

Clear Lake Shores man convicted after child pornography found on laptops

A federal jury convicted Michael Harkless after a two-day trial in Galveston after child pornography images were found on devices in his closet.

Former Spring pastor convicted for continuous trafficking of a child

The former pastor of Deep Water Ministries in Spring, Texas, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of continuous trafficking of a child.

Heat dome to bring parts of Texas first 100-degree day of the year

A heat dome that is building across the southern U.S. this weekend will push temperatures into the triple digits for much of Texas.

Woman arrested for allegedly stealing from Houston cemetery mausoleum

A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing keepsakes and valuables from a Houston cemetery mausoleum with her toddler in tow.

Marcus Stuckett appointed new Harris County Flood Control Director

The Harris County Commissioner's Court has appointed a new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District.

U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expands

Federal and state officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has risen to 20, with all but one located in Texas.

Houston weather forecast for Thursday: Summer heat, Saharan dust

More typical June heat continues across Southeast Texas. Saharan dust may also bring hazy skies at times while helping keep rain chances low.

Husband dead after hit-and-run in north Harris County, driver at large

One man is dead after a hit-and-run in north Harris County and Houston police are searching for the suspect believed to be involved.

Annelise Camp update: Texas AG says Louisiana hospital accepting transfer from Houston

According to a statement on Facebook by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a hospital in Louisiana has accepted her transfer to receive continued care and specialized treatment.

Rosenberg ordinance allows residents to report illegal fireworks

In Rosenberg, city leaders passed a new ordinance aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks. FOX 26’s Jillian Hartmann spoke with the police chief and residents about the changes.

Houston BARC Foundation receives $7,000 donation to help more shelter animals find homes

Randy Hartley gave a $7,000 check to Houston BARC Foundation Wednesday to," get as many animals adopted out as we can." That's what Hartley told BARC Foundation Executive Director Brittany Amend as he handed her the check.

Battle underway to remove Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong

A battle is underway in Fort Bend County to remove Interim County Judge Daniel Wong from his appointed post as chief executive.

Houston advocates push for court privacy reforms in 'true crime' era

Houston advocates Andy Kahan and Leticia Ybarra are launching a legislative push to update a 2013 Texas privacy law, aiming to prevent judges from publicly releasing sensitive trial evidence without a victim’s family’s consent.