Mo Haider

1 week ago | abc13.com | Mo Haider

A Republican sponsored bill now in the hands of the Texas House is being met with criticism. Senate Bill 17 would stop future land purchases by people and companies affiliated with countries identified by the Director of the U.S. National Intelligence that pose a risk to the nation's security. The bill names China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, and says the governor can add to the list.

2 weeks ago | abc13.com | Mo Haider

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Galveston police say a man is behind bars after he was caught taking pictures of a child at the beach in April. According to investigators, this isn't the first time 31-year-old Taylor Roy from Conroe has been arrested for this type of crime. This is the second time in about a year that this has happened, first in Montgomery and now in Galveston County.

2 weeks ago | abc13.com | Mo Haider

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- An investigation into an industrial accident is underway after three workers were killed and two were injured in Port Arthur early on Tuesday. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says the incident, involving Bechtel employees, happened at about 2 a.m. at the Port Arthur LNG site at 3570 S. Gulfway.

3 weeks ago | abc13.com | Mo Haider

SANTA FE, Texas (KTRK) -- Santa Fe ISD has been dealing with what they're referring to as a cyber event for days. What ABC13 knows so far is that over the weekend, the district posted on social media that a network interruption was affecting internet and phone service. A parent sent us an update from the district, which says working phones on campuses have been restored. The same parent is still asking for more specifics.

3 weeks ago | abc13.com | Mo Haider

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police and fire crews rescued a man from Lake Houston waters on Sunday evening after he fell off a jet ski and could not get back on. According to the Houston Fire Department, four people were riding the jet ski when all four fell off. Three were able to get back on the jet ski, but the man was left stranded in the lake. Authorities said they launched a water rescue about 6:30 p.m. after a 911 caller reported that the man had fallen.