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.

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.

Lightning strike possibly sparked Webster fire that displaced 15 families

The Webster community is coming together to help more than a dozen families after a fire ripped through an apartment complex over the weekend. Officials believe a lightning strike may have caused the fire.

Catalytic converter thefts surge in Harris County as critics question low bonds for repeat offenders

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise here in Harris County. If it continues, the number of thefts will double last year's total. The reason cited by officials is the rising cost of metal.

Katy Tesla crash: Expert explains what investigators will be looking for as federal probe continues

As investigators work to determine what caused a Tesla Model 3 to crash into a Katy-area home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, both local experts and federal agencies are taking a closer look at the evidence.

Tesla official says driver in deadly Katy crash overrode self-driving

A Tesla official says a driver who claimed to be using autopilot when his car slammed into a Katy home actually overrode self-driving by pressing on the accelerator. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is still investigating the deadly crash.

Former Harris County jailer sentenced, loses license after handcuff assault on inmate

Former Harris County corrections officer Jaylin Sherman has been sentenced to a probated jail term and stripped of her TCOLE license after being convicted of striking an inmate with handcuffs.

2 charged after child found living in filthy conditions requiring hospital decontamination

Two people are facing child endangerment and animal cruelty charges after authorities say a young child was found living in shocking conditions inside a Harris County home.

Homeowners in Cypress pay tens of thousands more for new homes for lake view that's yet to happen

Several homeowners in a Bridgeland neighborhood say they spent tens of thousands of dollars extra for homes advertised with lake views, only to find months later that the promised water feature has not been built.

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.