A man accused of killing five people in Texas in 2023 after a neighbor complained that he was keeping a baby awake by firing a gun in his yard late at night has pleaded guilty to murder charges and will serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

The upcoming hurricane season is anticipated to be “above-average,” potentially causing those in its path to suffer from property damages. Here is how federal assistance may help you in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

These graphics show how widespread flooding was in East Texas in late April and early May.

In some parts of Coldspring, just south of Lake Livingston, the water is still too high for people to return home. This has forced some residents to rely on the kindness of others.

East Texans tried to reach their homes by boat and kayaks Saturday. Others remained pessimistic that the water would recede soon.

Voluntary evacuation orders have been issued in San Jacinto and Polk counties due to rising waters underneath the Lake Livingston dam.

An Amber Alert has been cancelled for a missing 8-year-old girl from Coldspring, Texas after she was found safe Thursday, according to the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office.

A would-be thief is dead after a liquor store owner shot him early Wednesday morning in Coldspring, Texas, the San Jacinto County Sheriff said.

Investigators on the case say they believe there may be other female victims who were assaulted by Turner but have not stepped forward out of fear.

A funeral service was held Thursday for San Jacinto County Deputy Constable Neil Adams, who was fatally shot at the PlazAmericas Mall in southwest Houston.

COLDSPRING, Texas – Classes are cancelled Friday in Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated ISD after a big spike in flu cases, the district’s Facebook page said. The district said it's had "excessive absences" related to the flu. The district will be closed this Friday, Feb. 14, because of excessive absences due to the flu. Beginning tomorrow... Posted by Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District on Wednesday, February 12, 2020All after-school activities through Monday, Feb. 17, will be rescheduled or cancelled, the district’s Facebook said. The district’s Facebook page said classes will resume next Tuesday.

COLDSPRING – San Jacinto County officials and deputies are mourning the loss of deputy Bryan Pfluger Sunday morning after he was killed in a car crash Saturday night. State troopers said Pfluger hit another patrol vehicle while responding to a burglary call. During the crash, the deputy was thrown from his vehicle, according to DPS. Pfluger was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, according to DPS. The deputy in the other patrol car did not suffer visible injuries in the crash but was transported to an area hospital as a precaution, according to DPS.

HOUSTON – The following games will be featured on Friday Football Frenzy on Nov. 18, 2011. Cy Woods vs. Katy (Game of the Week)North Shore vs. HightowerDeer Park vs. PearlandSharpstown vs. La MarqueYates vs. ManvelColdspring vs. BellvilleMontgomery vs. VidorAngleton vs. WheatleyCy Falls vs. LamarDon't miss all the gridiron action on Friday Football Frenzy on Friday at 10:15 p.m.