Sugar Land teen recovering after rare barracuda attack in Turks and Caicos

A 13-year-old girl from Sugar Land is recovering after she was severely bitten by a barracuda while vacationing with her family in Turks and Caicos. Claire Macdonel is now back in the Houston area, where she's preparing to undergo surgery on her hand.

28-year-old accused officer killer back behind bars after posting a million-dollar bond

The man who made national headlines after becoming the first known defendant charged with killing a police officer to receive bond in Harris County is back behind bars.

Situational awareness expert shares simple safety tips after recent Houston-area shootings

After three recent shootings at popular shopping destinations across the Houston area, many people are asking the same question: How can I better protect myself in public?

City of Houston's minority, woman, small business program ruled unconstitutional

A federal court has ruled the City of Houston's Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program as unconstitutional, according to court records.

2 Texas men sentenced to 11+ years in federal fentanyl trafficking scheme

Two North Texas men have been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for operating a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed thousands of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

New Texas THC rules to take effect Friday

After months of back-and-forth in court, new THC rules are set to go into effect Friday in Texas.

Abbott leads Hinojosa in latest poll on Texas governor’s race

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott leads his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, in a poll released Tuesday.

Houston ICE shooting: Statements from 2 witnesses in the van released

Statements from two of the passengers who were taken into custody during the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo claim ICE agents were not in front or behind the vehicle.

Coy ‘Denver’ Parton, brother of Dolly Parton, dies at 82

Coy "Denver" Parton, who passed away on Thursday, worked for years as a crane operator building bridges, according to his obituary.

Body camera video shows missing fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni

Texas Game Wardens released video of a fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni. The man spent more than three hours in the water after being thrown from his boat.

Jordanian athlete reported missing in Houston found in Illinois

The Jordanian athlete who was reported missing while attending the Genuine Cup in Houston has been found states away, according to the university.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed by parents of murdered Traveler's Table owner

The parents of Thy Mitchell have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Harris County alleging Matthew Mitchell planned to murder his family, according to court records.

Kristen Galvan: Human remains identified as Spring teen reported missing in 2020

Human remains found in 2020 have been identified as a Houston-area teen who had been missing for six years after being a victim of human trafficking, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office.

Red Cross declares second-ever national blood supply crisis as donations fall to four-year summer low

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis after blood donations this summer are at a four-year low and is now limiting distribution of type O blood to hospitals.

Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.4 billion this week

Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.4 billion.  Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $800 million and Wednesday’s Powerball is an estimated $663 million.