Patrick to Texas school districts: 'We're coming for your books'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
Texas voting guide: Important dates for the November election
Election day isn't until Nov. 3, but there are many upcoming dates that voters should remember as they prepare to cast their ballots.
Election day isn't until Nov. 3, but there are many upcoming dates that voters should remember as they prepare to cast their ballots.
Abbott orders review of how school districts are spending money
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money.
I-10 Katy Freeway reopens near West 610 Loop; stalled 18-wheeler still on highway
The lanes were closed off by a stalled 18-wheeler further down the west Houston highway.
The lanes were closed off by a stalled 18-wheeler further down the west Houston highway.
2 houses heavily damaged in Cy-Fair fire
Two houses were heavily damaged in a fire in a Cy-Fair neighborhood on Wednesday, officials say.
Two houses were heavily damaged in a fire in a Cy-Fair neighborhood on Wednesday, officials say.
Ticket lottery opens for Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
The convention is the first ever midterm convention and takes place Sept. 9-10 at the American Airlines Center.
The convention is the first ever midterm convention and takes place Sept. 9-10 at the American Airlines Center.
Houston ranks #1 for worst road rage in the country
A new study just ranked Houston as the #1 worst city in America for road rage.
A new study just ranked Houston as the #1 worst city in America for road rage.
Dickinson ISD reports employee arrest for student 'allegations'
Officials say the employee was placed on administrative leave amid an investigation that was taking place before the arrest.
Officials say the employee was placed on administrative leave amid an investigation that was taking place before the arrest.
CBP officers discover $14.9 million in meth hidden in fresh celery at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $15 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial shipment of fresh celery at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, federal officials announced Wednesday.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $15 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial shipment of fresh celery at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, federal officials announced Wednesday.
Judge halts Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has temporarily stopped construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
A federal judge has temporarily stopped construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
Abbott announces special election to replace former state Sen. Brian Birdwell
Gov. Greg Abbott has set a special election to finish out former state Sen. Brian Birdwell's term after he resigned the seat to a take a position as an assistant U.S. secretary of defense.
Gov. Greg Abbott has set a special election to finish out former state Sen. Brian Birdwell's term after he resigned the seat to a take a position as an assistant U.S. secretary of defense.
Houston City Council passes ordinance expanding requirement for AC in rental housing
Houston City Council passed an ordinance on Wednesday that will expand the requirement for air conditioning in residential rental properties by eliminating an exemption that allowed property owners to install window screens instead.
Houston City Council passed an ordinance on Wednesday that will expand the requirement for air conditioning in residential rental properties by eliminating an exemption that allowed property owners to install window screens instead.
Officer injured in SE Houston; search for suspect
A search is underway after an officer was injured in southeast Houston on Wednesday morning, authorities say.
A search is underway after an officer was injured in southeast Houston on Wednesday morning, authorities say.
Motorcyclist dies after going over I-45 ramp onto US-59 in Downtown Houston
A motorcyclist was found dead late Tuesday night after falling off an I-45 ramp onto the side of U.S. 59 in Downtown Houston.
A motorcyclist was found dead late Tuesday night after falling off an I-45 ramp onto the side of U.S. 59 in Downtown Houston.
15-year-old speaks out after coach paddled him at Port Arthur ISD
The Port Arthur ISD school board will revisit the district’s corporal punishment policy after concerns were raised about an incident at a high school.
The Port Arthur ISD school board will revisit the district’s corporal punishment policy after concerns were raised about an incident at a high school.
Harris County crash: 10-year-old girl riding electric scooter struck by vehicle
A 10-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after the electric scooter she was riding was struck by a vehicle, officials said.
A 10-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after the electric scooter she was riding was struck by a vehicle, officials said.
Grimes County: Major crash reported on Highway 249 northbound at FM 1774
Authorities are on the scene of a major crash that occurred in Grimes County on Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities are on the scene of a major crash that occurred in Grimes County on Tuesday afternoon.
Man detained by ICE after reporting Houston Home Depot shooting
A 54-year-old man who dialed 911 to report a gunman outside a Houston Home Depot found himself taken into federal custody by immigration agents at the scene.
A 54-year-old man who dialed 911 to report a gunman outside a Houston Home Depot found himself taken into federal custody by immigration agents at the scene.
Houston City Council could eliminate screened window exemption for AC at rental properties
Houston City Council is considering eliminating the screened window exemption for rental properties and requiring landlords to provide refrigerated air.
Houston City Council is considering eliminating the screened window exemption for rental properties and requiring landlords to provide refrigerated air.
CAIR calls Abbott’s DFW Airport criticism an ‘anti-Muslim political stunt’
CAIR-Texas blasted Gov. Greg Abbott’s criticism of proposed ablution stations at DFW Airport as an “anti-Muslim political stunt.”
CAIR-Texas blasted Gov. Greg Abbott’s criticism of proposed ablution stations at DFW Airport as an “anti-Muslim political stunt.”