Houston County Commissioners Court agenda creating talk of a union for county employees
Harris County leaders are divided over a proposed worker consultation policy involving a major public-sector union, with supporters saying it would give employees a stronger voice in workplace issues and critics warning it could lead to unnecessary unionization.
Harris County leaders are divided over a proposed worker consultation policy involving a major public-sector union, with supporters saying it would give employees a stronger voice in workplace issues and critics warning it could lead to unnecessary unionization.
Human remains found in Conroe, authorities investigating
An investigation is underway after human remains were found in Conroe on Friday.
An investigation is underway after human remains were found in Conroe on Friday.
New Dallas County district attorney could alter Texas 7 retrial
The election of a new Dallas County district attorney could mean changes in the upcoming retrial for a member of the infamous Texas 7.
The election of a new Dallas County district attorney could mean changes in the upcoming retrial for a member of the infamous Texas 7.
Former Houston synagogue director credits Houston police training in Michigan synagogue attack
An attack on a Michigan synagogue on Thursday has revealed a local connection to the Houston community.
An attack on a Michigan synagogue on Thursday has revealed a local connection to the Houston community.
1 killed in Brookshire crash while riding ATV
An 18-wheeler reportedly caused a chain reaction, leading to an ATV rider being killed.
An 18-wheeler reportedly caused a chain reaction, leading to an ATV rider being killed.
Silver Alert: Man found safe after going missing near Spring
A man was reported missing Thursday afternoon on Cypress Station Drive.
A man was reported missing Thursday afternoon on Cypress Station Drive.
CBP officers arrest Chicago murder suspect at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers made multiple arrests out of the Laredo Field Office last week, including a man wanted for murder in Chicago.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers made multiple arrests out of the Laredo Field Office last week, including a man wanted for murder in Chicago.
North Texas ICE detainee granted bond, but DHS could intervene to keep her in custody
For the third time, a woman being held at a North Texas ICE facility has received bond from an immigration judge, but her supporters fear the Department of Homeland Security will intervene to keep her detained.
For the third time, a woman being held at a North Texas ICE facility has received bond from an immigration judge, but her supporters fear the Department of Homeland Security will intervene to keep her detained.
Texas prison officer gets 10-year sentence for smuggling meth behind bars
A correctional officer for a federal prison in Texas has been sentenced to 10 years' confinement for smuggling multiple drugs, including meth, into the facility.
A correctional officer for a federal prison in Texas has been sentenced to 10 years' confinement for smuggling multiple drugs, including meth, into the facility.
Winning Houston Rodeo lamb auctioned for record $1 million
A 13-year-old girl made RODEOHOUSTON history with her million-dollar lamb at the rodeo's junior market auction.
A 13-year-old girl made RODEOHOUSTON history with her million-dollar lamb at the rodeo's junior market auction.
Texas Supreme Court orders LGBTQ org. to turn over records in transgender care investigation
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.
Blue dragons spotted on Texas beaches as spring break season begins
Tiny sea creatures that can impart a painful sting have been spotted on Texas beaches this week as spring break season begins.
Tiny sea creatures that can impart a painful sting have been spotted on Texas beaches this week as spring break season begins.
Harris County Commissioners Court to address key items impacting union representation for county workers
Harris County is set to address two key items at Thursday’s commissioner court meeting that would impact union representation for county workers.
Harris County is set to address two key items at Thursday’s commissioner court meeting that would impact union representation for county workers.
Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt urges Lina Hidalgo to resign after Houston rodeo incident
Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt posted on social media calling for the resignation of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after her recent incident at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt posted on social media calling for the resignation of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after her recent incident at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Texas man sentenced to life in prison after setting home on fire to conceal murder of 4-year-old
Humberto Martinez pleaded guilty to capital murder on March 4 in the strangling death of Hope Raley. Martinez was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Humberto Martinez pleaded guilty to capital murder on March 4 in the strangling death of Hope Raley. Martinez was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Klein High School student arrested, expelled after bringing handgun to campus
A Klein High School student was arrested and has been expelled after they were found in possession of an unloaded handgun.
A Klein High School student was arrested and has been expelled after they were found in possession of an unloaded handgun.
LyondellBasell industrial fire out in Pasadena; no air quality concerns reported
A fire that was first reported as “flaring" at the LyondellBasell plant in Pasadena has been extinguished, officials say.
A fire that was first reported as “flaring" at the LyondellBasell plant in Pasadena has been extinguished, officials say.
Texas Southern University terminates Athletic Director Dr. Kevin Granger
Texas Southern University has terminated Athletic Director Dr. Kevin Granger and removed his retired jersey banner from the campus arena following investigations into allegations made in a civil lawsuit last year. Granger has denied the allegations.
Texas Southern University has terminated Athletic Director Dr. Kevin Granger and removed his retired jersey banner from the campus arena following investigations into allegations made in a civil lawsuit last year. Granger has denied the allegations.
Houston Rodeo responds to Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo's claims of 'manhandling' at concert
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo released a response on Thursday after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo claimed that she was “manhandled" and escorted out of Tuesday night’s Megan Maroney concert.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo released a response on Thursday after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo claimed that she was “manhandled" and escorted out of Tuesday night’s Megan Maroney concert.
Former Harris County detention officer gets probation for selling cars she didn't own
Stevie Mosley has been sentenced to probation for selling rented cars on Facebook Marketplace.
Stevie Mosley has been sentenced to probation for selling rented cars on Facebook Marketplace.