Deputies in Harris County rescued a 5-year-old special needs child found wandering alone in 40-degree weather. The boy is safe, and it is unclear if parents will face charges.

Adrian Verde says a bar acquaintance conned him out of about $45K. He won a default judgment but says he still hasn’t been paid.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues two doctors, accusing them of prescribing gender transition drugs to minors and committing healthcare fraud against Texas Medicaid.

A man with severe injuries was found inside a parked car outside Market Ace in Beaumont and was later transferred to a Houston hospital. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.

FBI Houston arrested Mark Aguilar II Wednesday in a probe into alleged child sexual abuse material; Harris County prosecutors say they will pursue charges.

State officials say a newly detected pasture mealybug has been confirmed in multiple Texas counties and is causing pasture dieback. Producers are being urged to scout and report sightings.

Local authorities are searching for a shooter in Spring, TX, who left a man critically injured. The suspect was wearing a Cowboys hoodie and pajama bottoms.

Angel Adonis Saldivar-James is charged with the murder of Yaddua Barraza Hernandez; Houston Police report the incident occurred at 119 West Dyna Drive.

Rice University is grieving the death of Claire Tracy, a 19-year-old sophomore and former Rice women's soccer player. The school and athletic program have issued statements while counseling resources are being offered.

A Montgomery County deputy shot a suspect during a traffic stop near Carl Barton Jr. Park in Conroe. The man was hospitalized and investigators have sealed off the park.

Harris County police are investigating a series of tailgate thefts with suspect Samuel Worthy accused of stealing over 20. Evidence from Worthy's property linked him to the thefts. He is wanted and previously on felony probation for similar crimes.

A tanker believed to be carrying sulfuric acid caught fire on the I‑610 South Loop ramp to the Gulf Freeway Tuesday; HFD hazmat crews say the tank did not rupture and no injuries were reported.

Texas AG Ken Paxton succeeded in scrapping a Biden-era HHS rule, reaffirming state authority to probe healthcare practices, including those related to abortion and gender transition treatments.