Houston police union calls for TSA to join HPD

TSA agents have been calling out or quitting altogether as the partial government shutdown leaves them without pay.

Texas awards $116M in public safety grants for 2026 FIFA World Cup security

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Astros 2026 Opening Day game: Time, how to watch, Street Fest

The Houston Astros are kicking off the 2026 season at home on Thursday. Here's everything you need to know about the game time, tickets, street fest and how to watch from home.

Texas wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted in Panhandle; Hutchinson fire 55% contained

Firefighters in the Texas Panhandle have reached a major milestone in the battle against a fast-moving wildfire, achieving 55% containment on the more than 2,500-acre blaze as of Wednesday afternoon.

Talarico responds after Hegseth’s pastor wishes him ‘crucified’

State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."

Heartwarming homecoming for American held in captivity for over a year in Afghanistan

Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.

1 dead, one injured in shooting at Scottish Inns in northwest Houston

An investigation is underway by the Houston Police Department after a shooting at a Scottish Inns and Suites killed one person and injured another.

Baytown apartment residents say days-long power outage has left them scrambling for answers

Residents at a Baytown apartment complex say they were left without power for days, forcing some to throw away groceries and find other places to stay. CenterPoint says the issue involves customer-owned equipment on the property, not the company’s infrastructure.

Houston apartment fire: Firefighters battle 2-alarm apartment fire on Grow Lane

According to the Houston Fire Department, the fire sparked up at an apartment complex on Houston's northwest side, located at Grow Lane and Dow Road.

Paxton asks Abbott to replace 'incompetent loser' acting comptroller

Texas AG Ken Paxton is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to replace the acting comptroller, who he called an "incompetent loser," over a letter regarding Paxton's handling of a case related to Islamic schools in the state. 

Rents in this Texas city among biggest decreases in country, report says

Texas rent prices have been declining faster than the national average, a new report says, and one major city in particular is leading the charge. 

Houston eyes $1.5B economic impact, world record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Houston is gearing up for a record-breaking FIFA World Cup activation on April 11 at Hermann Park, featuring a quarter-mile line of 1,000 soccer balls and a guest appearance by legend DeMarcus Beasley.

Bison-filled state park in Texas Panhandle gains 2,000 acres of canyonland

Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway is getting over 2,000 acres larger after the state acquired two large pieces of property in the Texas Panhandle.