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.

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.

1 killed in Brookshire crash while riding ATV

An 18-wheeler reportedly caused a chain reaction, leading to an ATV rider being killed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.