Houston weather: Flood watch remains for several counties through the weekend, more rounds of rain possible

Additional rounds of scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms are coming the next few days as deep Gulf moisture remains in place.  Some storms could produce heavy rain and gusty winds. Keep in mind the flash flood risk will remain slightly elevated the next few days.

14-year-old boy hospitalized after being shocked by light pole at SE Houston park

A 14-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was shocked by an energized light pole while playing at a park in southeast Houston Tuesday evening.

Galveston officer in deadly 55th Street shooting involved in 2 past shootings, chief says

The Galveston Police Department officer who was involved in the deadly shooting on 55th Street has been previously been involved in two other police shootings, according to the chief.

Fort Bend County increasing patrols at mosques following San Diego shooting, Houston incident

In the wake of Monday’s deadly mosque shooting in San Diego and a recent incident in Houston, leaders and civil rights advocates gathered Thursday in Fort Bend County to condemn a disturbing rise in anti-Muslim hate.

Houston neighborhoods face World Cup rental surge as Airbnb cracks down on holiday parties

In exactly 21 days, the World Cup arrives at Houston's NRG Stadium, an event Airbnb projects will become the single biggest hosting event in its corporate history. Unlike the brief Memorial Day weekend security tightening, the month-long tournament will rely on the platform's standard, year-round anti-party technology.

Far-west Texas state park grows by 1,000 acres to protect bighorn sheep habitat

The furthest west state park in Texas is growing by more than 1,000 acres after a new land acquisition by the state parks and wildlife department. 

Houston man accused of bestiality involving family dog

A Houston man is facing charges following an incident that occurred in November 2025, according to court documents.

Paxton investigates Meta glasses over privacy concerns

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Meta's Meta AI Glasses for possibly collecting and sharing Texans' personal data.

Man wanted for deadly shooting at west Houston strip center

Emilio Cuellar is accused of killing a man early Wednesday on Richmond Avenue. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 as a reward.

CBP officers seize $600K in cocaine hidden in minivan at Texas port of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge seized more than $600,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside a vehicle earlier this month, federal authorities announced Thursday.

Texas GOP chair calls for end to negative ads in Senate runoff

The leader of the Texas Republican Party is asking Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton to end their negative ad campaigns against each other in the days leading up to the runoff election.