PolkScan Live Police Scanner, Covering Polk County, Tx |

Mosquito tests positive for West Nile Virus in The Woodlands

Health officials are warning about an aggressive type of mosquito which had tested for positive for West Nile Virus in The Woodlands.

Crosby boy, 14, sets self on fire playing Fire Challenge game

Bored teenagers and social media add up to a painful outcome for a 14-year-old boy in Crosby. What started as a game turned into anything but child's play. Related: Fire challenge trend growing on social media |

Judge lets child porn collector avoid prison, conviction

A judge has allowed an admitted child pornography collector to avoid prison time and potentially keep the conviction off his record in a move that surprised prosecutors.

Family of POW who went missing 1950 to be honored

The Lilley brothers, James and Stan, have boxes full of photos, letters and memorabilia of their father, Sgt. Merritt Lilley; it's all they have.

More than 10,000 Attorney prepared forms

21 indictments obtained in narcotic-related cases

Upon completion of an undercover operation led by the Galveston Police department, 21 indictments are obtained in narcotic-related cases within seven months.

Harris County teen hospitalized after fire challenge goes wrong

A 14-year-old is in the hospital after burning himself by taking part in the viral fire challenge,

Fire challenge trend growing on social media

A Texas fire department is warning parents about a disturbing new trend -- teens dousing themselves in rubbing alcohol, lighting themselves on fire and posting it on social media.

Apartment teardown causes dilemma for Montrose residents

Another mid-rise luxury apartment complex is in the works and it means dozens of people are looking for a new place to live.

Run a Background Check on Anyone Instantly Online! www.identitypi.com

New clue in search for missing man

There are new clues in the disappearance of a Houston area man as Texas Equusearch joins the search.

Sheriff makes plea to public on 6-month anniversary of slain family

The Harris County Sheriff's Office held a press conference Wednesday to make a public plea to help find those responsible for murdering the Sun family in their Cypress-area home. The plea was made on the 6-month anniversary of ...