'Door kick' TikTok challenge raises safety concerns in The Woodlands
A viral TikTok trend known as the 'door kick' challenge is continuing to spark safety concerns across the Houston-area.
A viral TikTok trend known as the 'door kick' challenge is continuing to spark safety concerns across the Houston-area.
Fort Bend ISD parents press trustees on school closure savings as board nears vote
Fort Bend ISD trustees are nearing a final decision on proposed elementary school closures. During a recent meeting, 78 people signed up for public comment as parents challenged the district’s financial justification, including projected savings of $5 to $7 million — less than one percent of the district’s overall budget. The board is scheduled to consider final recommendations on March 9, 2026.
Fort Bend ISD trustees are nearing a final decision on proposed elementary school closures. During a recent meeting, 78 people signed up for public comment as parents challenged the district’s financial justification, including projected savings of $5 to $7 million — less than one percent of the district’s overall budget. The board is scheduled to consider final recommendations on March 9, 2026.
Woman killed, child alive after crash near Beltway 8, Clay Road
A man is in custody after he is suspected by Houston police in a deadly crash involving a woman and a toddler in northwest Houston.
A man is in custody after he is suspected by Houston police in a deadly crash involving a woman and a toddler in northwest Houston.
Demand surges for Texas Education Freedom Accounts with 123,000+ student applications filed
Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.
Over 123,000 students have applied for Texas’ new private school voucher program, far exceeding the 90,000 available spots and signaling a massive demand for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.
Man charged with sex crimes involving children free from jail on low bond amounts
A 32-year-old man charged with disturbing sex crimes involving children is free on bonds totaling $185,000 when, by law, he could be denied bond.
A 32-year-old man charged with disturbing sex crimes involving children is free on bonds totaling $185,000 when, by law, he could be denied bond.
Former NBA player Patrick Beverley 'no billed' in Fort Bend County case
A grand jury "no billed" former NBA player Patrick Beverley on a charge he had been facing in Fort Bend County.
A grand jury "no billed" former NBA player Patrick Beverley on a charge he had been facing in Fort Bend County.
Fire burns in trees near I-45, Cypress Preserve in north Harris County
Crews were battling a fire in a wooded area near I-45 in north Harris County on Monday afternoon.
Crews were battling a fire in a wooded area near I-45 in north Harris County on Monday afternoon.
Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis dies after Houston hit-and-run crash
A Fort Bend County deputy who was injured in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend has died, the sheriff’s office confirms.
A Fort Bend County deputy who was injured in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend has died, the sheriff’s office confirms.
Texas flooding: Lt. Governor urges DSHS not to grant license to Camp Mystic
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is urging Texas DSHS not to grant an operating license to Camp Mystic for 2026, pending an investigation by a joint Texas House and Senate committee.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is urging Texas DSHS not to grant an operating license to Camp Mystic for 2026, pending an investigation by a joint Texas House and Senate committee.
Harris County ADA facing strangulation charges out of Montgomery County
A now-former Harris County assistant district attorney was arrested in Montgomery County on a family violence charge on Sunday, according to the Panorama Village Police Department.
A now-former Harris County assistant district attorney was arrested in Montgomery County on a family violence charge on Sunday, according to the Panorama Village Police Department.
TxDOT, UIL announce ‘Saved by the Belt’ seat belt challenge for Texas high schools
TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.
TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.
Mexican cartel leader killed: Global intelligence expert provides analysis on violence
The death of the notorious Mexican cartel leader known as "El Mencho" has thrown parts of Mexico into chaos. A global intelligence expert is providing analysis on the violence in Mexico.
The death of the notorious Mexican cartel leader known as "El Mencho" has thrown parts of Mexico into chaos. A global intelligence expert is providing analysis on the violence in Mexico.
Man accidentally killed in shooting during burglary at his Houston home, police say
A man accidentally shot and killed another man he lived with while defending their Houston home from a burglary suspect early Saturday morning, police say.
A man accidentally shot and killed another man he lived with while defending their Houston home from a burglary suspect early Saturday morning, police say.
Suspect charged with murder in deadly shooting outside SE Houston gas station
A man has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting outside a southeast Houston gas station on Friday night.
A man has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting outside a southeast Houston gas station on Friday night.
Cypress gym coach accused of fraudulently charging parent nearly $12,000
A Cypress gym coach has been charged with fraudulently charging parents who were enrolling their children into the gym.
A Cypress gym coach has been charged with fraudulently charging parents who were enrolling their children into the gym.
Texas flooding: State officials face lawsuit from families over Camp Mystic licensing
A new lawsuit has been filed in connection with the deaths at Camp Mystic during the devastating flooding that hit Central Texas last July.
A new lawsuit has been filed in connection with the deaths at Camp Mystic during the devastating flooding that hit Central Texas last July.
Texas trooper wounded in shooting that left fleeing person dead, officials say
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was wounded in a shooting and another person was killed during a traffic stop-turned-foot chase Monday morning.
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was wounded in a shooting and another person was killed during a traffic stop-turned-foot chase Monday morning.
Abbott steps up Texas security amid Mexico unrest after killing of cartel leader
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state Department of Public Safety to step up security efforts, especially along the southern border with Mexico.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state Department of Public Safety to step up security efforts, especially along the southern border with Mexico.
Mexico travel warnings: Gov. Abbott urges Texans to pay attention amid violence
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans to pay attention to federal travel warnings to Mexico amid violence following the death of drug cartel leader "El Mencho".
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans to pay attention to federal travel warnings to Mexico amid violence following the death of drug cartel leader "El Mencho".
Texas primary elections: Candidates make final pushes ahead of March 3
With primary election day now less than two weeks away, many have their eyes on both state and local seats, including a handful of GOP races.
With primary election day now less than two weeks away, many have their eyes on both state and local seats, including a handful of GOP races.