Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa favors returning billions in state 'Rainy Day Fund' to Texans
Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa believes the path to defeating incumbent Governor Greg Abbott runs right through millions of Texas households struggling mightily to make ends meet on a monthly and sometimes daily basis.
Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa believes the path to defeating incumbent Governor Greg Abbott runs right through millions of Texas households struggling mightily to make ends meet on a monthly and sometimes daily basis.
Houston weather: Waves of rain, storms possible on Thursday
Flood watch has been issued from Thursday morning at 7 a.m. until 7 a.m. Monday morning that includes Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Matagorda, Wharton and Jackson counties. Some of these areas picked up four to eight inches of rain Tuesday night and Wednesday, with several more inches potentially through the holiday weekend.
Flood watch has been issued from Thursday morning at 7 a.m. until 7 a.m. Monday morning that includes Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Matagorda, Wharton and Jackson counties. Some of these areas picked up four to eight inches of rain Tuesday night and Wednesday, with several more inches potentially through the holiday weekend.
Alvin ISD's Marek, Wilder Elementary closed for remainder of school year due to water damage
Two Alvin ISD elementary schools will be closed for Wednesday due to reported damage, according to the school district.
Two Alvin ISD elementary schools will be closed for Wednesday due to reported damage, according to the school district.
Texas may require hunters to report mountain lion kills under new rule
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing a mandatory reporting rule for mountain lion harvests to help monitor and manage the state's unknown population, and they are seeking public comment before a final vote on May 28.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing a mandatory reporting rule for mountain lion harvests to help monitor and manage the state's unknown population, and they are seeking public comment before a final vote on May 28.
OSHA investigating construction site death at SpaceX's Starbase: Reports
A death at a construction site Friday in SpaceX's Starbase is being investigated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, reports say.
A death at a construction site Friday in SpaceX's Starbase is being investigated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, reports say.
Pilates meets escape at Tulum-Inspired Houston studio
Pilates is having a big moment, and one Houston studio is putting a twist on the trend with “Happy Hour Pilates."
Pilates is having a big moment, and one Houston studio is putting a twist on the trend with “Happy Hour Pilates."
Cement truck rollover causes 'chemical spill' in East Houston
A cement truck reportedly flipped over on Tremont Street Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported.
A cement truck reportedly flipped over on Tremont Street Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported.
Big Bend border security: $1.7B project to bring 200+ miles of roads, cameras, and more
After the story broke last week of $1.7 billion being awarded for border security efforts in the Big Bend region despite "no wall" in the works, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has explained the details of their plans.
After the story broke last week of $1.7 billion being awarded for border security efforts in the Big Bend region despite "no wall" in the works, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has explained the details of their plans.
Man accused of killing his older brother in Midtown parking garage
Damen Lee's brother was found dead in a vehicle on Sunday afternoon.
Damen Lee's brother was found dead in a vehicle on Sunday afternoon.
Bond for Crosby murder suspect Courtney Smith set at $1 million
Bond was set at $1 million for the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 21-year-old woman at the home where they were both staying in Crosby.
Bond was set at $1 million for the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 21-year-old woman at the home where they were both staying in Crosby.
Sabine Pass crash: 5th person dies after van crashes into bus on highway 87
Texas DPS has identified Caleb Burge, 22, as the fifth person who has died in the crash between a passenger van and a bus on Highway 87 in Sabine Pass.
Texas DPS has identified Caleb Burge, 22, as the fifth person who has died in the crash between a passenger van and a bus on Highway 87 in Sabine Pass.
Oklahoma trucker charged after 42 migrants found locked in hot tractor-trailer at Texas checkpoint
An out-of-state truck driver faces federal charges following a failed human smuggling attempt involving 42 migrants who were found trapped inside a hot, locked tractor-trailer at a South Texas Border Patrol checkpoint, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
An out-of-state truck driver faces federal charges following a failed human smuggling attempt involving 42 migrants who were found trapped inside a hot, locked tractor-trailer at a South Texas Border Patrol checkpoint, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
Tomball woman charged with murder called 911 to confess to shooting boyfriend
Nancy Merrel, 68, has been charged with murder after calling to tell police she shot her boyfriend at a Tomball apartment.
Nancy Merrel, 68, has been charged with murder after calling to tell police she shot her boyfriend at a Tomball apartment.
Lockdown lifted at Klein Forest HS after report of weapon deemed false
Klein ISD says a lockdown was lifted at Klein Forest High School on Wednesday morning after law enforcement determined that a report of a person with a weapon on campus was false.
Klein ISD says a lockdown was lifted at Klein Forest High School on Wednesday morning after law enforcement determined that a report of a person with a weapon on campus was false.
Kerr County installs first flash flood warning sirens under Senate Bill 3
Officials announced Wednesday that Kerr County has become the first municipality to fully install and test its outdoor warning siren technology under Senate Bill 3.
Officials announced Wednesday that Kerr County has become the first municipality to fully install and test its outdoor warning siren technology under Senate Bill 3.
27 bricks of cocaine wash up on Galveston beach
Galveston police say 27 individually-wrapped packages of cocaine washed up on a beach Tuesday morning.
Galveston police say 27 individually-wrapped packages of cocaine washed up on a beach Tuesday morning.
Houston shooting: 1 killed outside Richmond Avenue business
Police are investigating a deadly shooting off of Richmond Avenue in west Houston on Wednesday morning.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting off of Richmond Avenue in west Houston on Wednesday morning.
Traffic: I-610 North Loop main lanes closed due to heavy truck
There will be major traffic delays northeast of Houston due to I-610 North Loop eastbound lanes being closed on Wednesday due to a heavy truck crash.
There will be major traffic delays northeast of Houston due to I-610 North Loop eastbound lanes being closed on Wednesday due to a heavy truck crash.