Man faces additional sexual assault, aggravated assault charges in Polk County after new victim comes forward

A man already in custody following an investigation that began with the suspicious death of a 31-year-old woman is facing additional sexual assault and violent crime charges after another alleged victim came forward on Monday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Harris County weighs $3.1B budget as commissioners debate cuts, property taxes

Harris County's proposed FY27 General Fund budget is about $327 million more than last year's budget. Here's what's driving costs, what commissioners could cut and what the debate could mean for property taxes.

East Bernard teacher, football coach killed in crash

A small Wharton County school district is coming together to support one another after its athletic director and coach and his wife were killed in a weekend crash.

9 Texas colleges receive $2 million to provide free course materials

Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.

Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea

Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents. 

Former Ft. Hood doctor accused of recording, sexually assaulting patients pleads not guilty

Major Blaine McGraw is accused of secretly recording and sexually assaulting more than 90 victims. At a recent arraignment, he entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.

Case against Nevada 2020 fake electors dismissed

A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race.

Big Bend National Park border wall construction paused

Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.

Man charged for allegedly shooting 3 people in passing vehicles in Houston

A man has been charged for allegedly shooting three people in their vehicles on Friday in northeast Houston. He was then shot by police and a trooper.

Hayden Panettiere's preliminary autopsy released: What it says

Hayden Panettiere’s death remains under investigation as officials release new details from a preliminary autopsy of the beloved actress.

Kingwood senior apartment complex's broken elevator raises safety concerns

Several senior apartment complex residents in Kingwood are worried about their safety because of ongoing elevator problems, such as overheating and break downs.

Indiana storms, flooding leave at least 7 dead as waters peak in Indianapolis

Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.

D23 announcements: Villains Land, Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, Monstropolis

The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.

Motorcycle crash closes Sam Houston Tollway lanes

Emergency crews are on the scene of a major crash involving a motorcycle on the Sam Houston Tollway, local authorities said Sunday afternoon.

High-speed chase ends in rollover crash after suspect steals Harris County patrol car

A 35-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after stealing a deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a rollover crash, authorities said.