Miami (OH) ends SMU’s season with three-point barrage in 89-79 First Four win

Miami (OH) utilized a record-breaking three-point barrage to defeat SMU 89-79 in the NCAA Tournament First Four, ending the Mustangs' season and advancing the RedHawks to a Round of 64 matchup against Tennessee.

Harris County judge grants bond to 31-year-old convicted thief with 37 felony charges

You would think being on the run and racking up more criminal charges at the same time would mean no bond set or a high bond after getting arrested. That's not what happened to Dequavia Denise Rogers.

Texas won't observe Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations, Abbott says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.

KP George trial: Defense rests in money laundering trial against Fort Bend County Judge

Day 5 of testimony in the trial of Fort Bend County Judge KP George ended with the defense resting its case, a rebuttal witness from the state, a courtroom dispute over financial records and what testimony could be discussed in front of jurors.

Houston’s new homeless ‘Super Hub’ branded as national model for ‘self-sufficiency’

Mayor Whitmire and federal HUD officials finalized a $314 million investment today to launch a "Super Hub" in the Second Ward, a low-barrier facility designed to transition 1,000 homeless individuals into self-sufficiency annually. The project moves away from traditional "Housing First" models by prioritizing 24/7 security and "wraparound" services, while also using $100 million of the grant to install industrial backup power for citywide storm resilience. However, the plan faces pushback from advocates like Texas Housers, who argue that "reprogramming" $41 million in disaster funds for the hub diverts critical resources away from repairing the homes of low-income seniors.

$175K Houston Housing Authority fine tied to controversial housing project

A measure of accountability has now been officially exacted for the gross environmental violations surrounding the notorious low income housing project known as 800 Middle Street.

Cornyn makes case for SAVE Act as Trump's Senate endorsement stays pending

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) spoke in favor of passing the SAVE America Act, federally mandating voter ID at the polls, as he and state AG Ken Paxton continue to await an endorsement from the president in their upcoming runoff election. 

Central Texas farm pivots after severe weather wipes out tulip fields

The Robinson Family Farm in Temple is pivoting to alternative attractions and imported floral bouquets after severe Texas weather triggered a partial failure of their highly anticipated Spring tulips.

Houston weather: Warmer day ahead for Thursday

There will be a slight chill in the air on Thursday morning before a warm-up begins to the start of Spring on Friday.

Uvalde ex-police chief sues CBP over blocked witness testimony

The ex-Uvalde school police chief said the federal government is blocking key witnesses from being able to testify at his upcoming criminal trial in the police response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School.

Houston traffic: Tomball Parkway southbound lanes back open after crash

There was heavy traffic along Highway 249 in northwest Houston on Wednesday morning after a crash involving at least five vehicles, officials said.