Person flown to Temple hospital following crash on Highway 6 near Marlin

The crash created a traffic hazard Saturday morning after soap and hygiene products were left scattered on the roadway. MARLIN, Texas — Officials say one person was injured following a crash involving a tractor-trailer near Marlin on Saturday. The Marlin Volunteer Fire Department reported the crash, which also involved a pedestrian, on the southbound lanes … Read more

Pre-trial for man accused of killing girlfriend, setting house on fire set for September

In a status hearing, Bargainers’ lawyers requested a pre-trial hearing for September 12 at 10 a.m. to hear his case. TYLER, Texas — A Tyler man accused of killing his girlfriend by throwing gasoline on her and setting her house on fire will soon face trial in a Smith County courtroom. A statutory hearing for … Read more

‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ rally across Texas urges action

Redistricting has drawn passionate debate across the state. BEAUMONT, Texas — The Southeast Texas Impact Initiative held a “Fight the Trump Takeover” rally Saturday at Rogers Park, as part of a statewide effort to raise awareness about redistricting a key issue in Governor Greg Abbott’s current special legislative session. Organizers say the rally served as … Read more

‘It’s part of the game’ | Pitcher Hector Neris talks about the benches clearing during today’s Astros-Red Sox matchup

KHOU 11’s Jason Bristol asked Neris if it was a player on second base relaying his grip to relay what pitch was coming. HOUSTON — Houston Astros reliever Héctor Neris used a balk to advance a runner to third on Saturday, then had an exchange with Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson that led … Read more

Texas Democrats vow to keep fighting as committee advances redrawn map to full House

The push to redraw the map follows President Trump’s urging of Texas Republicans to redraw the districts to secure five more Republican seats in the U.S. House. AUSTIN, Texas — On Saturday morning, the Texas House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting voted along party lines to advance a new proposed congressional district map to the … Read more

2-year-old hospitalized after falling into backyard pool in NW Harris County, sheriff says

A toddler is critically injured after falling into a backyard pool in northwest Harris County. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A toddler is in critical condition after falling into a backyard pool in northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. It happened on Green Candle Drive near Candlecreek Drive and Louetta Road. Gonzalez said deputies responded … Read more

‘I feel trapped’ | Former Houston Oilers player, other residents at senior apartment complex left with no working elevators

Bobby Simon spoke exclusively to KHOU 11 News and said one elevator has been down for about a week and the other has not been working for roughly a year. HOUSTON — It now takes a team effort to get former Houston Oilers player Bobby Simon home from his dialysis appointments. The former professional football … Read more