Man charged for child sex abuse materials worked as costumed character at Sesame Place, Six Flags
New Jersey officials say a child exploitation investigation has uncovered the troubling acts of a 19-year-old man employed by local sports teams and amusement parks.
One fatality reported in Port of Houston trench rescue
A trapped person has died following a trench rescue near the Port of Houston on the East Loop North.
Alief ISD student allegedly caught with knife, Elsik High School Placed on 'secure status'
A student at Elsik High School was allegedly found in possession of a kitchen knife this morning.
Houston crime: Man accused of fatally shooting ex-partner and mother of his children
A man has been charged with killing the mother of his two children in a fatal shooting at her townhome on Locksley Road.
Could new catastrophe insurance help cut homeowners' insurance costs?
Texas homeowners face rising insurance costs, fewer options
LIVE UPDATES: La Porte pipeline fire’s impact and response efforts continue into third day
The fire at an Energy Transfer pipeline has burned into its third day, causing disruptions and safety concerns.
Houston fraud: Facebook scheme nets $620K in fake SBA, FEMA claims
A former Houston resident has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani of the Southern District of Texas.
Survivor partners with doctor to promote cord blood donation
Ariane Navarro, a cancer survivor, now advocates for umbilical cord donation alongside her doctor.
Virginia adopts statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in public schools
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.
Breaking Bond: Mark Joshua Hall becomes fugitive after missing second murder trial
Mark Joshua Hall, accused of murdering educator Untorio Jones, has gone missing after failing to appear for his second trial.
15-year-old killed in crash in Humble after crashing into tree
A 15-year-old girl has died after crashing a vehicle into a tree Monday evening, says Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Fed to cut interest rates for first time since pandemic: What it means for you
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates for the first time since the pandemic, impacting credit cards, auto loans, and personal loans.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire vows to address waste before considering tax hike
Mayor John Whitmire vows to resolve waste and corruption issues before considering a property tax increase.
Donald Trump meets with Florida deputies who detained alleged assassination suspect: 'I'm still here'
Former President Donald Trump met with the Florida deputies who helped detain Ryan Wesley Routh, the man suspected in a foiled assassination attempt of Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course.
Texas DPS offering driver license appointments on Saturday, Sept. 21 and 28
Saturday appointments will be available at the participating Texas Department of Public Safety for customers who may need to receive, renew, or replace their drivers lives or receive another service.
Channelview High School student arrested for threatening to 'shoot up' schools
An 18-year-old Channelview ISD student was arrested and charged with a felony after making threats to "shoot up" a school.
Former Galveston officer indicted in relation to alleged pool assault
Former Galveston police officer Jared Rivas has been indicted for allegedly assaulting several people at including teenagers at an apartment pool.
Houston police officer shot responding to home invasion: Two arrested, one detained
A Houston Police Department officer was shot in the 7100 block of Alderney Drive, near Antoine Drive.
Houston high-speed chase: Suspects crash on Almeda Road; one still missing
A car chase involving suspects in a burglary and robbery ended with a crash on Almeda Road early Tuesday morning.
DeSantis signs executive order for Florida to investigate Trump assassination attempt
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Tuesday to assign the Office of Statewide Prosecutor in Florida to investigate the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.