Walmart to pay $13M to settle Texas investigation into delivery driver pay

Walmart is paying over $13 million to settle a Texas investigation alleging it shortchanged Spark gig drivers on customer tips and base pay, marking a massive win for the state's grocery delivery workers.

Daniel Wong asks court to confirm he is still interim Fort Bend County judge, County Attorney fires back

Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is asking a court to reaffirm that he still legally holds his appointed post as the county's chief executive amid a dispute over whether he can remain in the position.

Toyota announces $3.6 Billion San Antonio plant expansion, 2,000 new jobs

Toyota is doubling down on Texas with a massive $3.6 billion expansion that will bring thousands of new jobs and shift production of its beloved Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to San Antonio.

Spring neighbors describe desperate efforts to save 2-year-old, 74-year-old after neighborhood drowning

A day after a 2-year-old boy and his 74-year-old cousin died in a neighborhood pond in Spring, the quiet subdivision remains shaken as neighbors recount the heartbreaking moments they rushed to help.

New World Screwworm cases rise to 32 as Texas battles outbreak

Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.

Cyclosporiasis in Texas: List of foods linked to some outbreaks

A Cyclosporiasis outbreak across the U.S. continues, and Texas is among more than a dozen states that are reporting cases of the parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea. 

Third Ward hotel fire leaves 2 guests hospitalized, 20 units damaged

A fire broke out at a Houston hotel room, leaving two people hospitalized and causing severe damage to dozens of units, officials report.

Westchase apartment fire damages 12 units, firefighters injured

A fire broke out at a Westchase-area apartment complex on Sunday night, leaving 12 units damaged and several families without a home.

74-year-old woman, 2-year-old child die after drowning at Harris County pond

A 74-year-old woman died and a 2-year-old child was hospitalized after they were pulled from a neighborhood pond in northeast Harris County, authorities said.

Former Texas Congressman Bill Archer passes away at 98

Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98.

Fireworks stands rebound after holiday thefts, urge others to stay vigilant

Boom Shack's owner is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a conviction and says he's continued to pass along tips to investigators.