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Texas Attorney General Warn Of IRS-Related Scams
Ahead of the April 18 deadline to file tax returns, scammers are pretending to be IRS agents demanding back taxes by threatening arrest.

Travis County Sheriff's Office Disputes Feds' Saying They Declined The Most Immigration Hold Requests
Sheriff's office has declined exponentially less number of ICE immigration hold requests than is reported in DHS report, officials say.

Houston Woman Accused Of Defrauding Federal Clean-Air Program
Officials: Shonda Renee Stubblefield stole $126,000, faces 10-count indictment

Oink! Uber Wants To Deliver Piglets To Your Office
Transportation company is partnering with Petite Porkers to raise money for Harris County's 4-H program.

Burglars Target Galleria To Steal $190K In Watches
Police said two men broke through several glass doors, causing thousands in damages before stealing high-end watches.

Woman Sues Houston Rodeo, Los Vaqueros Trail Riders For Alleged 2012 Rape
Victim said she was passed out in a pickup from drinking when two men took advantage of her.

Texas High School Teacher Arrested For 'Sexual Contact' With 17-Year-Old Student
Sarah Fowlkes, an anatomy and physiology instructor at Lockhart High School, was all smiles in her mug shot.

Pearland Man Accused Of Pimping Six Alvin ISD Students
Dihlon Lee Davis is facing federal charges of sex trafficking of minors, by force, fraud or coercion

Mayor Steve Adler Participates In 'Cities' Day Of Immigration Action'
The mayor joined fellow U.S. Conference of Mayors in a press conference call promoting support of immigrant families

Texas City Issues Permits For Houston’s Next Amusement Park
Adventure Pointe is being built on 25 acres and will include a mini railroad, an outdoor ice skating rink, and a live entertainment venue.

Enbridge Cutting 1,000 Jobs In Post-Spectra Merger Move
The cuts will affect positions in Houston and Calgary, officials said Tuesday.

Texas Attorney General Joins In Wyoming Lawsuit Fighting Obama-Era Methane Regulations
Ken Paxton, a prolific litigator opposing Obama-era policies, this time aims his sights against one centered on burning methane gas.

NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament: Sweet 16 TV Schedule And Live Stream Details
Did you pick Villanova to win it all? Sorry. But you Wisconsin fans out there are in for a thrill.

East Texas Police Chief Holes Up In Home, Leading To Hours-Long Standoff
Shots were fired during the standoff that began at about 2:30 a.m. before Charles Herford was taken into custody, but details are sketchy.

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