A Houston man accused of sexually assaulting a 5‑year‑old was released on $185,000 in bonds two days after his arrest, drawing criticism from victims' advocates.

Two Iranian church members in Houston were detained by ICE after a check‑in; congregants say deportation to Iran could be deadly given their conversion and protest history.

A DNC economic packet released ahead of the State of the Union warns millions of Texans face higher costs, possible loss of food assistance and health coverage. Independent analyses show the state would be hit hard if premium subsidies or benefits change.

A two-vehicle crash on the Gulf Freeway near FM 517 left a driver with a gunshot wound and forced lane closures that backed traffic toward FM 646.

A Woodlands tenant shared doorbell footage of teens kicking his apartment door. He says he grabbed a gun and reported the incident as authorities warn the trend is dangerous.

Chambers County deputies found a burning pickup with human remains under the Trinity River bridge; investigators say the truck matches one taken in a Sabine County shooting. Authorities say a suspect has been detained in Oklahoma as detectives work to confirm the victim's identity.

Axip Energy Services filed for Chapter 11 and has lined up a stalking‑horse buyer plus DIP financing as it runs a court‑supervised sale while keeping operations going. The move follows a squeeze in contracted work that the company says forced a sale process.

Sunny Tuesday warms from the 40s into the low 70s with increasing southerly gusts. Small Craft Advisory for coastal waters Tuesday night through Thursday.

A federal jury in Corpus Christi convicted 63‑year‑old Ludivina Vasquez‑Salinas of transporting an illegal alien; sentencing is set for May 27.

A 14-year-old was taken into custody Tuesday after deputies say they found a loaded rifle at a north Harris County park; the investigation is ongoing.

Police say a suspected impaired driver ran a light in Houston, killing a woman and hospitalizing a toddler. Investigation is ongoing.

President Trump will speak in Corpus Christi this Friday to push energy and the economy while remaining neutral in the crowded Texas Senate primary. The trip lands days before the March 3 primary.

Cargill has put its Franklinton aquafeed mill up for sale, with Palacios‑based Bowers‑Saha set to take ownership and keep the plant running. The move aims to secure feed supply for the buyer’s farms.