New Texas House priorities include water supply, data centers, absorbing New Mexico counties

With Thursday's release of the 2027 Texas House of Representatives committee priorities, Speaker Dustin Burrows has named the groundwater supply, AI data centers, and possibly claiming land from New Mexico in his vision for next year's session. 

Sensitive patient health information leaked in Texas third-party software breach

Multiple Texas home health care providers are notifying patients of a data breach at Doctor Alliance, a third-party software platform, that exposed sensitive medical and personal information.

Texas measles cases surge as West Texas detention center outbreaks spread

Health officials in West Texas have identified 147 confirmed measles cases this year, with the vast majority linked to regional detention facilities as of mid-March.

Galveston County inmate charged with father's death in Dickinson

Dickinson Police say 41-year-old resident Kenneth Jackson Jr. has been charged with murder for the death of his father, 67-year-old Kenneth Jackson Sr.

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.

Houston traffic tips to know before Thursday's big sports day

Thursday will be a very busy day across the City of Houston. That means traffic problems for everyone across the city for a good chunk of the day.

Missing 13-year-old last seen at Waller resort

Officials say 13-year-old Katalyea Hernandez was last seen Wednesday night at Jellystone Park.

Texas wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted in Panhandle; Hutchinson fire 70% contained

The Texas A&M Forest Service reported the “Hutchinson” Fire in Hutchinson County was estimated to have impacted 2,882 acres and was approximately 70% contained as of Thursday morning.

Road rage suspect pulls out machete on woman in Harris County: VIDEO

Harris County authorities are investigating an apparent road rage incident that was caught on video near Willowbrook on Thursday.

Blue Bell truck crashes through gate and into detention pond in Spring

A Blue Bell Ice Cream delivery truck crashed into a detention pond behind a gas station Thursday morning in North Harris County.

Texas hemp shop sues to block new 'Total THC' rules set for March 31

A Texas-based hemp retailer has filed a lawsuit in Travis County to block new state regulations scheduled to take effect March 31, 2026, that would effectively ban many currently legal hemp products.

1990 'Lover's Lane' cold case: Suspect arrested, charged with capital murder

After almost 36 years, an arrest has been made and charges filed in connection to the 1990 “Lover's Lane" murders of a young man and woman in Houston.

Texas Army reservist says wife detained after immigration check-in in Houston while asylum case was pending

A Texas Army reservist says his wife was detained after a routine immigration check-in and never came home. Her attorney says she had a pending asylum case and had been complying with requirements. She is now being held in a Houston detention facility as her legal team prepares for a hearing.