Paxton investigating school districts for Ten Commandments posting compliance

In a statement Thursday, Paxton said he was requiring more than two dozen schools to “produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies regarding SB 10."

Ground delay at Bush Airport lifted after runway construction

The ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport has been lifted after it was put in place due to reported runway construction.

Dr Pepper Museum to unveil world's largest Dr Pepper bottle at 35 anniversary 'birthday bash'

The Dr Pepper Museum is preparing to toast its 35th anniversary with a campus-wide "Birthday Bash" on Saturday, May 9, featuring the unveiling of the world’s largest Dr Pepper bottle.

Health officials track 2 Texas residents exposed to rare hantavirus on MV Hondius cruise ship

Two Texas residents are among the passengers who traveled aboard the MV Hondius, a luxury cruise ship currently struggling with a rare and deadly outbreak of the Andes hantavirus in the Atlantic Ocean, state health officials confirmed Thursday.

Texas gas prices hit $4 mark as Houston sees highest levels since 2022

The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has officially reached $4, according to AAA. The average price in Houston has also hit the $4 mark for the first time since 2022.

2 Texas cities in top 10 for most mosquito-infested hubs

Several Texas metropolitan areas remain among the most mosquito-infested hubs in the country, according to an annual report released Monday.

Houston shooting: Man killed on Fairchild Street

A 42-year-old man is dead after a shooting in a northeast Houston neighborhood on Wednesday.

U.S. Postal Inspection Service targets illegal game rooms in Houston

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, in coordination with federal, state, and local law enforcement, conducted a major surge operation targeting illegal game rooms in Houston.

Galena Park has no one in charge following close election, current mayor says otherwise in statement to FOX 26

A closely contested mayoral election in Galena Park has quickly escalated into controversy, as the newly elected mayor raises allegations against his predecessor, disputed claims emerge from city staff, and some residents call on the state to step in.

Texas' economic forecast weakens as international hotel bookings lag ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.

Tomball business owner shares theft video as awareness for small businesses

The owner of a Tomball farm stand said she shared footage of the suspect not to see justice, but to bring awareness about stealing from a small business.

11 arrested, including 4 Fort Hood soldiers, in Central Texas child sex sting

11 men, including four active-duty military members, were arrested in a Central Texas law enforcement sting for attempting to solicit sex from minors online.

Houston approves proactive apartment inspections, cracking down on 'high-risk' rentals

Houston City Council passes an Apartment Inspection Ordinance, moving from a complaint-based system to proactive enforcement. The measure aims to hold "high-risk" landlords accountable and ensure safe living conditions for all Houstonians.

Immigration enforcement concerns linger for some ahead of Houston’s World Cup preparations

As Houston prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, immigration advocates say concerns surrounding enforcement remain top of mind for some families following a contentious City Hall debate over how Houston police interact with federal immigration authorities.

1986 cold case: Man arrested for 16-year-old's murder in Conroe after DNA testing

Bobby Charles Taylor, Sr. was arrested in the 1986 murder of a 16-year-old girl in the Conroe-area after being identified decades later through advancement in DNA testing and turned himself in to authorities in Mexico.