70 'severely neglected' animals rescued from rural Texas home

More than 70 animals were rescued from a home in Ballinger, Texas, where much of the home was coated in urine and feces, and several of the animals appeared malnourished and injured.

Houston-area program expanding to prepare candidates for paid apprenticeships

The Houston Gulf Coast Building & Construction Trades Council is expanding its MC3 Apprenticeship Readiness Program to prepare candidates for paid apprenticeships as billions of dollars worth of construction projects are set for the Houston-area.

1 dead, 2 injured after alleged AutoZone burglars crash on Katy Freeway feeder

Harris County officials report one person is dead, and two others are hospitalized after they crashed following an alleged burglary at AutoZone.

Two domestic violence incidents turn deadly in Harris County within 24 hours

Authorities say two separate domestic violence incidents turned deadly within a 24-hour period in Harris County, highlighting the serious and ongoing dangers tied to domestic violence situations.

Possible tornado in Liberty County leaves 2 brothers in Cleveland cleaning up

A possible tornado in Liberty County left two brothers in Cleveland cleaning up. It happened at around 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon at 5011 FM 1010.

Texas man escalates lawsuit against California doctor over mailed abortion pills

A Galveston County man has escalated his federal lawsuit against a California doctor by adding allegations of a second abortion and challenging California protection laws under a new Texas civil statute.

Texas' Most Wanted program results in 65 captures in 2025

The 65 fugitives captured included 28 convicted sex offenders and 13 criminal undocumented immigrants, the release from DPS said.

Sugar Land park upgrades come with steep new membership fees

The City of Sugar Land has officially unveiled a wave of park improvements, including new dedicated pickleball courts and cooling stations, but the upgrades come with a price hike and a growing concern over where visitors will park.

Navigating Texas Education Freedom Account Portal: Useful info for parents

Texas is set to launch its first-ever school voucher program Wednesday, opening a billion-dollar portal that allows families to use public funds for private education.

Texas Education Freedom Account applications open Wednesday: How to apply

Texas parents can begin applying for the new "education freedom accounts," for publicly funded private schooling starting on Wednesday. 

Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment

A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.

Texas jobs: Final 2025 workforce numbers show above-average growth

Texas added over 19,000 jobs in December, rounding out 2025 as a historic year of growth for the labor force, according to new data from the state's workforce commission.

Victims identified after Houston-linked plane crashes in Maine

Officials in Maine have released the identities of four people who died when a plane linked to a Houston law firm crashed at Bangor International Airport last month.

Buc-ee's ICE donation rumors: Here's what the iconic Texas company says

Buc-ee’s, the iconic Texas-based travel center chain, is flatly denying viral social media rumors claiming the company or its leadership donated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Suspect accused of killing woman in Pierce Street crash identified, charged

The suspect accused of hitting and killing a woman as she was crossing the street while leaving a bar in on Sunday night has been identified.

Feb. 3, 2026: 67 years since 'The Day the Music Died'

Rock legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, early on February 3, 1959; 67 years ago.

Texas voting guide: What to know ahead of the 2026 primary election

Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.

Cicada Lane: Woman dead, man injured in attempted murder-suicide

Harris County authorities are investigating after finding a woman dead and a male injured in a possible attempted murder-suicide in East Aldine.