HISD preparing elected trustees for possible transition to local control
During Thursday night’s school board meeting, HISD President Ric Campo said the district is already preparing for a potential transition to elected leadership, with elected trustees expected to be ready by mid-January 2027.
During Thursday night’s school board meeting, HISD President Ric Campo said the district is already preparing for a potential transition to elected leadership, with elected trustees expected to be ready by mid-January 2027.
Katy Poker operation: At least 4 people arrested following raid
At least four people have been arrested following a poker room raid in Katy on Thursday evening.
At least four people have been arrested following a poker room raid in Katy on Thursday evening.
Texas man put to death for decapitating his three children
Texas death row inmate John Allen Rubio was executed Thursday by lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the 2003 murder of his three young children in Brownsville.
Texas death row inmate John Allen Rubio was executed Thursday by lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the 2003 murder of his three young children in Brownsville.
Texas AG Ken Paxton finalizes divorce after wife Angela cited 'biblical grounds'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, have finalized their divorce after more than 30 years of marriage and following his recent Senate election loss, according to Collin County court records.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, have finalized their divorce after more than 30 years of marriage and following his recent Senate election loss, according to Collin County court records.
Inside the couple's history: What led up to the Galveston cruise ship killing
A paper trail from Smith County shows Jason Watford pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife, Susan, two years before federal prosecutors say he killed her aboard the MSC Seascape.
A paper trail from Smith County shows Jason Watford pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife, Susan, two years before federal prosecutors say he killed her aboard the MSC Seascape.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas turned 'purple' after GOP's midterm election losses
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he believes Texas has become a "purple" state during a podcast Thursday in which he shared his thoughts on the results of the 2026 midterm elections.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he believes Texas has become a "purple" state during a podcast Thursday in which he shared his thoughts on the results of the 2026 midterm elections.
Leaking truck with compressed methane blocking La Porte street near Highway 225
There is no estimate for when the scene will be clear, but officials noted that the ventilation is a “slow process."
There is no estimate for when the scene will be clear, but officials noted that the ventilation is a “slow process."
Charges possible for now-former Baytown detective over alleged Flock misuse
Baytown Police say presented the evidence from their investigation to the Harris County District Attorney's Office for potential charges.
Baytown Police say presented the evidence from their investigation to the Harris County District Attorney's Office for potential charges.
Baytown SWAT suspect arrested, accused of fatally shooting her neighbor
Police say the suspect shot her neighbor during an argument on Wednesday.
Police say the suspect shot her neighbor during an argument on Wednesday.
Hurricane Harvey relief fraud: 56-year-old Texas woman sentenced to federal prison
A Texas woman has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $537,209 after fraudulently obtaining a custom Hurricane Harvey relief home and threatening a witness.
A Texas woman has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $537,209 after fraudulently obtaining a custom Hurricane Harvey relief home and threatening a witness.
Theft suspect flees Spring gas station after assaulting manager, bystander
The incident was reported on Louetta Road and Champions Forest Drive.
The incident was reported on Louetta Road and Champions Forest Drive.
Federal jury convicts two brothers in $240 million Fort Worth cattle Ponzi scheme
A federal jury in Fort Worth convicted brothers Joshua and Jason Link for orchestrating a $240 million Agridime cattle investment Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 2,200 victims.
A federal jury in Fort Worth convicted brothers Joshua and Jason Link for orchestrating a $240 million Agridime cattle investment Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 2,200 victims.
Humble man sentenced for 2021 murder of his cousin in Sugar Land
After five years, Christian Menifee from Humble has been sentenced to decades behind bars after a Fort Bend County jury found him guilty of murdering his cousin in 2021.
After five years, Christian Menifee from Humble has been sentenced to decades behind bars after a Fort Bend County jury found him guilty of murdering his cousin in 2021.
$3 million Texas Lottery ticket sold at northeast Houston store
A Houston resident became a millionaire overnight after they bought a winning lottery ticket on Tuesday.
A Houston resident became a millionaire overnight after they bought a winning lottery ticket on Tuesday.
Killeen ISD announces districtwide closure ahead of Nidal Hasan execution
Killeen ISD will close all schools and facilities on Thursday, Dec. 3, ahead of Nidal Hasan’s scheduled firing squad execution at Fort Hood.
Killeen ISD will close all schools and facilities on Thursday, Dec. 3, ahead of Nidal Hasan’s scheduled firing squad execution at Fort Hood.
USDA reports sharp spike in New World screwworm infestations across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona
Federal agricultural data shows confirmed New World screwworm parasite cases across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona have climbed to 128 amid a sharp autumn spike in animal infestations.
Federal agricultural data shows confirmed New World screwworm parasite cases across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona have climbed to 128 amid a sharp autumn spike in animal infestations.
Traffic: Exit ramp lanes near US-59, Highway 288 stalled due to lost load
There may be some traffic delays near the Museum District after an 18-wheeler crash caused the truck to lost its load overnight on Thursday.
There may be some traffic delays near the Museum District after an 18-wheeler crash caused the truck to lost its load overnight on Thursday.