Sixteen children from the same family who were rescued from a dilapidated home in rural Ohio were living in wretched conditions with human waste all around, confined to just one room over much of the past four years, authorities said Wednesday. Some of the children discovered Tuesday were unable ...
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On Thursday, thousands of families across Texas are starting to get the funding for the state's billion-dollar school voucher program.
A man accused of killing a woman in League City was on probation for attacking her years ago, then accused of breaking into her apartment while still on probation, according to court records.
The historic Garden Oaks Theatre could be demolished this summer if local donors don't raise millions of dollars to buy it.
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A search warrant affidavit is revealing new information in connection to the death of John Mendoza, Jr. in Lake Jackson last month.
Traffic in the area was backed up to Fry Road as crews worked to clear the 18-wheeler crash that happened just after 5 a.m Wednesday, HPD said.
5:55 p.m. Montgomery County firefighters are responding to a home in the 23700 block of Powder Mill Drive off of Indian Hill Circle, to assist Spring Creek Fire Department with a residential structure fire.
Records confirm George Finney, the pastor at New Life Kenefick in Liberty County, is facing multiple charges, including continuous sexual abuse of a child 14 or younger.
A man is hospitalized after a deputy-involved shooting in northeast Harris County on Wednesday, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
If you purchased FIFA World Cup tickets from a third-party vendor, such as StubHub, you’ll need to complete a few additional steps to secure your tickets on your phone before heading to the match.After completing your purchase and receiving your order confirmation, you’ll need to accept the ticke...
Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock announced Wednesday that he would step down from the position.
Store owners and friends confirmed to FOX 26 that the victim had just received her acceptance letter to the University of Houston just hours before the fatal accident.
5:15 p.m. Firefighters are responding to 25689 Dogwood Lane, off of Timber Rd., where a carport was reported to be on fire at a vacant residence.
As deadly wildfires rage in Colorado, Texas is sending help.
Youri Tielemans scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time of extra time, and Belgium came back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 Wednesday in the round of 32 at the World Cup.Tielemans was fouled just before the end of the 30 minutes of extra time were finished and the referee awarded t...
Parents, there is now a theme park here in Texas made for kids ages 3 to 8!“Today’s an exciting day for all kidkind as we officially open Universal Kids Resort,” Page Thompson, president of New Ventures for Universal Destinations & Experiences, said in a press release. “Every aspect of this park ...
The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville called the detention of a nun who was walking to Sunday Mass by Immigration and Customs Enforcement “wildly disturbing."
Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock will step down from his post as Texas’ chief financial officer at the end of July, according to a resignation letter he submitted to Gov. Greg Abbott Wednesday.Hancock’s departure notice, first reported by Texas Bullpen and confirmed by Abbott, comes one year to t...
HARRIS COUNTY, TX- On June 28, Deputies with Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a man after responding to citizen reports saying he was intoxicated and attempting to drive away. The incident occurred in the 15900 block of Kuykendahl Road. Upon arrival, Deputies quickly located the sus...
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the shooting occurred near the intersection of Morning Dove Drive and Redbird Ridge Drive when deputies responded to a disturbance.
A former Tomball ISD Tax employee has been charged with wire fraud following an investigation. That's according to a letter sent to family and staff by Tomball ISD.
Houston’s summer pattern is not going anywhere, but rain chances are trying to sneak back into the forecast over the next few days. That does not mean everyone gets rain, and it definitely does not mean a washout. It means our classic July setup is back: warm and muggy mornings, hot afternoons, a...
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
Improperly discarded fireworks are a leading cause of home fires after the celebration has ended. One resident was injured Tuesday evening when fire broke out just before Midnight at a home in the Porter area. Fire Crews from Montgomery County ESD 6 were dispatched to reports of a home fire in t...
Increasing moisture levels will lead to higher rain chances as we head into July.
Several homeowners in The Highlands community of Porter say they’re growing increasingly frustrated after finding black sediment in their water, bathtubs, toilet bowls and water filters.“It’s almost like dirt,” resident Helen Coward told KPRC2’s Re’Chelle Turner.While residents say the problem ha...
4:20 p.m. Mt. Zion Rd between Dutch Rd an N. Clark Road – wreck
A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law.
A federal judge in Arkansas has thrown out a handful of state laws that put extra restrictions on citizen efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives, agreeing with challengers that they violated the constitutional free speech rights of voters.The decision handed several victories to the ...
Newly obtained court records reveal Texas Rangers investigated former Brazoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Tippit for possible criminal offenses, including manslaughter, after he fatally shot 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. during a pursuit that ended inside a Lake Jackson garage.Mendoza Jr., a Te...
A young employee, identified as Zion Branch, was revealed as the one fatality after a man accidentally pressed the gas and ran into the Nothing Bundt Cakes store.
Texans cornerback Ajani Carter and outside linebacker Xavier Thomas were waived from injured reserve Wednesday.Carter is healthy enough to return this season after undergoing and rehabbing from successful arthroscopic knee surgery, per a league source.The cleanup procedure for the North Shore gra...
A man was shot by a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy while deputies responded to a reported disturbance at a home in the Humble area Wednesday afternoon, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.The shooting happened in the 15600 block of Morning Dove Drive.According to the Harris Coun...
Four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City following the national team's victory over Ecuador, Mexican health authorities said Wednesday.
A popular beauty brand’s five-year relationship with one of the nation’s largest chains is expected to end next month.
An EaDo couple says a dangerous intersection near Downtown Houston has become the scene of repeated crashes, and they fear someone could be seriously hurt or killed if changes are not made.
Officials say 50-year-old Javier Macias was last seen at about 5 p.m. Monday on Hogan Street.
Justice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois prosecutors following the dismissal of a high-profile case over misconduct, the top federal prosecutor for Chicago said on Wednesday. Andrew Boutros, the U.S attorney for the...
3:15 p.m. E. FM 1097 and Oakwood Ranch Drive – Wreck + secondary wreck that occurred as initial wreck was dispatched (One crash is an ATV rollover and the second crash is passenger vehicles)
A crash involving an overturned heavy truck prompted all main lanes to close along the southbound lanes of IH-45 North Freeway at West Road on Wednesday afternoon.
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