Victor Wembanyama named 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year in first unanimous vote

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama made NBA history on Monday as the first player to be unanimously named Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the youngest winner of the award at 22 years old.

Speaker Dustin Burrows orders Texas House probe into ‘indefensible’ Roblox content

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has ordered a legislative investigation into online gaming platforms like Roblox to address concerns over child safety and the proliferation of violent content, specifically citing a game that simulated the 2022 Uvalde school shooting.

How to buy emergency supplies tax-free in Texas this month

Texas is hosting a three-day sales tax holiday from April 25–27 to help residents save money on emergency preparedness supplies like generators, batteries, and first aid kits.

Texas lawsuit targets ActBlue over claims of foreign influence and 'dark money' donations

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against ActBlue on Monday, alleging the prominent Democratic fundraising platform deceived the public about safeguards intended to prevent fraudulent and foreign campaign contributions.

14-year-old shot 3 times after fight at apartment complex in NE Harris County

A 14-year-old is recovering after investigators say he was shot during a fight involving other teens at an apartment complex in northeast Harris County.

Trappers capture over 120 feral hogs destroying Katy neighborhoods

Professional trappers are intervening in Katy neighborhoods to relocate a surge of destructive feral hogs that are damaging property and posing safety risks to residents.

Lightning strike causes house fire in northeast Harris County

Officials believe the fire was started by lightning due to the storms that were moving across Houston at the time.

Person found dead in east Houston

Police were called to a person found dead on South Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

Texas DPS expands law enforcement fleet with eight new K-9 teams

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expanded its law enforcement capabilities Friday, graduating eight new K-9 teams and two certified trainers to be deployed across the state.

Houston woman killed, husband injured in accidental shooting while cleaning firearms

A woman is dead, and her husband is injured following what appears to be an accidental shooting while firearms were being cleaned inside a home Saturday evening, authorities said.