Ex-Tomball teacher arrested, accused of having up to 3-year sexual relationship with underage student

A former Tomball teacher has been arrested and charged for having an inappropriate sexual relationship with one of her students. The woman was a former teacher at Tomball Intermediate, a school for 5th and 6th graders. 

Crystal meth found in breakfast burrito at Hobby Airport security checkpoint

Transportation Security Administration officials working at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston found something you wouldn’t normally find inside of a breakfast burrito. They found crystal methamphetamine. 

Texas House approves 'constitutional carry' of handguns, would allow carrying of guns without permit

Billed as the ultimate enhancement of self-protection, lawmakers in the state House have allowed Texas adults over 21 to freely carry handguns just about anywhere they go without the current necessity of training or a license.

Coast Guard searching for 12 people missing after ship capsizes in Gulf of Mexico

The US Coast Guard is searching by air and sea for 12 people who went missing after their boat capsized in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana. Six of the 18 crew members have been rescued so far.

Responders rescue German Shepherd stuck under truck in Lufkin

Firefighters, police officers, and animal control officers rescued a German shepherd that became stuck in the undercarriage of a truck Sunday. 

Pilot flies family kicked off Southwest flight over face mask to Austin

A Denver family got a flight on a private plane after being kicked off a Southwest flight to Austin because their toddler was not wearing his mask.

Abbott calls on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at immigration center

Abbott called on feds to investigate allegations of abuse at the Freeman Coliseum, where a number of unaccompanied migrant children are being housed.

Police: Irving mom confessed to murdering 1 and 6-year-old daughters

Irving police said 30-year-old Madison McDonald showed up at the police department and used the phone in the lobby to report that she'd killed her two young daughters.

Abbott issues order against ‘vaccine passports’ in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott said Texans will not have to prove they've gotten the COVID-19 vaccine -- at least not to state and local governmental officials.

Family says pregnant mother of 2 was en route to celebrate Easter Sunday when she was killed

Brianna Navarro, 22, was six months pregnant with her third son. She leaves behind a 6-year-old and a 2-year-old son. She was on her way to celebrate Easter Sunday when she was shot and killed.

Family of George Floyd, activists rally for police reform at Texas Capitol

Those that came together weren’t just gathering to honor George Floyd. They were fighting for something they believe could bring change, the George Floyd Act.

Progress Texas calls for NCAA to pull 2022 basketball tourney from Texas

Progress Texas says that the NCAA should reconsider holding games in Texas due to election bills currently on the table in the Texas Legislature.

Trooper shot over the weekend in North Texas dies

Texas DPS said Wednesday evening that Trooper Chad Walker passed away "following injuries sustained while on patrol."