$7 million in fake Apple phone chargers seized in Houston

More than $7 million in counterfeit Apple phone chargers were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday.

Fort Worth children's hospital's colorful display challenges insurance-axing bill

125 colorful cardboard kids outside a Fort Worth children's hospital represent thousands of young patients who stand to have their insurance cut by proposed Texas legislation.

Houston man sues Whataburger after getting meal with onions

A Houston man has sued Whataburger after he allegedly had an allergic reaction. He claims he received onions on his meal after he asked for no onions.

Bond reform: Victim advocates celebrate compromise on Texas constitutional amendment

Victim advocates at the center of the fight for tougher bail restrictions are cautiously celebrating a compromise measure poised to pass the House with the 100 votes necessary to place it before voters on the statewide ballot.

Final suspect pleads guilty in scheme to sell thousands of fake Texas car tags

An undocumented immigrant in Houston is the final suspect to be convicted in a nationwide scheme to sell fake Texas paper vehicle tags, officials say.

Texas bill tries to close property tax exemption loophole
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House Bill 21 aims to ban what's known as traveling HFCs. Supporters argue these outside housing finance corporations are taking advantage of a loophole that gives them a property tax exemption. The program was initially designed to provide affordable housing for people like teachers and first responders, but officials say it's being abused.

U.S. Dept. of Transportation pulls $63.9M grant meant for Dallas-Houston rail line

The U.S. Department of Transportation called the proposed rail line that would get passengers from Dallas to Houston in less than 90 minutes a "risky venture."

Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy found dead in Houston area at 24

Harris County officials say Lacy was found with a gunshot wound after crashing his vehicle during a chase on Saturday night.

Houston man arrested, found with 15-year-old California runaway

Harris County law enforcement have arrested 28-year-old Tarik Jammer and charged him with sexual performance of a child.