Texas man sentenced for trying to smuggle 40+ kilos of meth in torque converters

Texas man sentenced for trying to smuggle 40+ kilos of meth in torque converters

Authorities became suspicious and found 41.35 kilograms (about 90 pounds) of methamphetamine hidden in the torque converters during a secondary inspection at the border.

Authorities became suspicious and found 41.35 kilograms (about 90 pounds) of methamphetamine hidden in the torque converters during a secondary inspection at the border.

Texas flooding: Green ribbons, lights honor Camp Mystic victims across state

Texas flooding: Green ribbons, lights honor Camp Mystic victims across state

As search efforts continue in Central Texas for 11 campers and a camp counselor from Camp Mystic, communities across the state are showing their support for the flood victims.

As search efforts continue in Central Texas for 11 campers and a camp counselor from Camp Mystic, communities across the state are showing their support for the flood victims.

Houston homeowner spots alligator in front yard

Houston homeowner spots alligator in front yard

A Houston homeowner was surprised to find a large alligator in his front yard as he tried to leave his house on Tuesday morning.

A Houston homeowner was surprised to find a large alligator in his front yard as he tried to leave his house on Tuesday morning.

Houston man carjacked at gunpoint after withdrawing money from ATM, police say

Houston man carjacked at gunpoint after withdrawing money from ATM, police say

Houston police say a suspect hid in the bed of a man's truck while he withdrew money from an ATM and then carjacked him. The suspect then led police on a chase.

Houston police say a suspect hid in the bed of a man's truck while he withdrew money from an ATM and then carjacked him. The suspect then led police on a chase.

Tren de Aragua member added to FBI's most wanted list

Tren de Aragua member added to FBI's most wanted list

An alleged leader of a gang that's seen massive growth in Houston has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, the bureau announced Tuesday.

An alleged leader of a gang that's seen massive growth in Houston has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, the bureau announced Tuesday.

Parents arrested one year after baby was found dead in Houston motel dresser drawer: sheriff

Parents arrested one year after baby was found dead in Houston motel dresser drawer: sheriff

Three-month-old Brookelyn was found dead inside a motel room, allegedly inside a closed dresser drawer in May 2024. The child's parents and the father's current girlfriend have reportedly been arrested and charged.

Three-month-old Brookelyn was found dead inside a motel room, allegedly inside a closed dresser drawer in May 2024. The child's parents and the father's current girlfriend have reportedly been arrested and charged.

5 Texans sentenced up to 40 years for $17M fraud scheme, including romance scams

5 Texans sentenced up to 40 years for $17M fraud scheme, including romance scams

Five people from Texas were given lengthy federal prison sentences Monday for their roles in an elaborate, transnational fraud scheme that swindled approximately $17 million from victims worldwide, including vulnerable elderly individuals.

Five people from Texas were given lengthy federal prison sentences Monday for their roles in an elaborate, transnational fraud scheme that swindled approximately $17 million from victims worldwide, including vulnerable elderly individuals.

Houston woman arrested after 25 migrants found in box truck

Houston woman arrested after 25 migrants found in box truck

A Texas state trooper found 25 migrants hidden in a sweltering box truck in South Texas on Wednesday after a tip from a concerned citizen. The migrants were found after a minor traffic accident.

A Texas state trooper found 25 migrants hidden in a sweltering box truck in South Texas on Wednesday after a tip from a concerned citizen. The migrants were found after a minor traffic accident.

Jolanda Jones to run for Texas' 18th Congressional District

Jolanda Jones to run for Texas' 18th Congressional District

Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announces she is running for Texas' 18th Congressional District to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman Sylvester Turner.

Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announces she is running for Texas' 18th Congressional District to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman Sylvester Turner.

Sex offender who escaped Austin psych hospital arrested in Houston

Sex offender who escaped Austin psych hospital arrested in Houston

A sex offender who escaped an Austin psychiatric hospital is back in custody, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office.

A sex offender who escaped an Austin psychiatric hospital is back in custody, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office.

3 Texas men arrested in Illinois bank 'jugging' scheme

3 Texas men arrested in Illinois bank 'jugging' scheme

Three Texas men have been arrested and charged in a bank “jugging” incident in Illinois, according to the Elmhurst Police Department. The men are from Dallas, Houston, and Windemere, which is just outside of Austin.

Three Texas men have been arrested and charged in a bank “jugging” incident in Illinois, according to the Elmhurst Police Department. The men are from Dallas, Houston, and Windemere, which is just outside of Austin.