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Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris has resigned after admitting to molesting a young girl in the 1980s.

Texas megachurch pastor resigns after admitting to sexual abuse

The abuse was first made public in a report released last week by the Wartburg Watch.

GALVESTON, TX - AUGUST 26: A woman walks on the beach as waves from Hurricane Laura roll in on August 26, 2020 in Galveston, Texas. Laura rapidly strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane during the day, prompting the National Hurricane Center to describe the accompanying storm surge as 'unsurvivable' and noted that it could penetrate up to 30 miles inland from the immediate coastline. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

Tropical Storm Alberto brings flooding to Texas beaches

Water is reaching beach home neighborhoods along the Gulf Coast.

Located at Regent Square, De Fortune hopes to bring cocktails and more to the Allen Parkway corridor.

Internationally inspired upscale bar to make debut in Houston

De Fortune already sounds fancy.

Bull sharks have been known to swim upstream many miles into the state's rivers, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.

This guy decided to grab a shark's tail in Galveston last weekend

Perhaps not the smartest decision ever made.

Short-term rentals have exploded in Jamaica Beach, but the city's strict enforcement of a new solid-waste disposal ordinance is rubbing some people the wrong way.

Island town's trash-bag rule smells funny, some say

Straight out of a MythBusters episode.

Volunteers with the Food Not Bombs, a homeless service organization, feed the homeless at the Houston Downtown Public Library courtyard, Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Houston.

'Food Not Bombs Houston: 3. City of Houston: 0'

In a short order, the judge wrote that FNBHTX had a valid constitutional case against Houston's anti-feeding ordinance.

The striped bark scorpion is the most commonly found scorpion species in Texas.

Scorpion invasion alert in Texas: what homeowners should know.

An expert explains how to prevent the stinging pests from entering your home.

June's full Strawberry Moon may appear red or orange due to its low spot in the sky.

Strawberry Moon coincides with summer solstice in rare event

For the first time since 1985, June's full moon will coincide with the summer solstice.

Forrest Whitley #68 of the Houston Astros throws the ball against the New York Mets during a spring training game at The Fitteam Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 25, 2019 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Forrest Whitley to begin work back to MLB with rehab assignment

Houston's former top prospect will begin a rehab assignment at Houston's Rookie-level Florida Complex League on Wednesday.

Monday's slow disassembly of Pleasure Pier's Galaxy Wheel (right) has been a hot topic of conversation in Galveston this week.

Why Galveston's big Ferris wheel started to disappear this week

Not connected to the Gulf's impending tropical storm, apparently.

Antonio Valle, left, and wife, Brenda, stand for a photo after an interview with The Associated Press in Los Angeles, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Both were born in Mexico. Antonio Valle has been a U.S. citizen since 2001. Brenda Valle came to the U.S. with her family when she was 3 years old and will now be eligible for legal status under Biden's new plan. She is a DACA recipient and has worried every two years whether it would get renewed. Their sons are U.S. citizens.

Immigrant families rejoice over Biden's move toward citizenship

President Biden unveiled a highly expansive plan this week.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is among those claiming politically motivated 'lawfare' on the heels of Donald Trump's criminal conviction.

What is 'lawfare' and why are Texas Republicans obsessed with it?

Conservative politicians have a new favorite buzzword. But what does it actually mean?

The Dyson V8 Origin+ stick vacuum is a fan favorite with over 1,850 five-star reviews.

Save $100 on the highly-rated Dyson V8 Origin+ stick vacuum today

It's a fan favorite with over 1,850 five-star reviews.

Houston Rockets Hakeem Olajuwon (34), Kenny Smith (30), and teammates victorious with NBA commissioner David Stern, NBC Sports announcer Bob Costas, and Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after winning Game 7 and championship series vs New York Knicks at The Summit.

Two Nights at The Summit: When Olajuwon's Rockets became champs

Rudy Tomjanovich and the Rockets remember Houston's home crowd fueling the 1994 championship.

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Astros GM's first draft class already making moves in farm system

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⛪ Famed Texas pastor resigns after confession