Family of former deputy speaks out after thefts from cremation niches at west Houston cemetery

A Houston family is speaking out after investigators say a woman was caught on surveillance video breaking into cremation niches at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery. The family of former Fort Bend County Sheriff's Deputy Marcelo Esteban Garcia says treasured memorial items, including a rosary and necklace, were stolen. Harris County Precinct 5 is investigating and searching for the suspect.

Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom

An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.

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.

President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).

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.

‘The Grinch’ sequel in the works with Jim Carrey returning: Reports

Reports say a sequel to the beloved 2000 holiday hit "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is in development, with Jim Carrey potentially returning as the iconic Grinch and Ron Howard set to direct.

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.