DA's office wanted $250K bond for student accused of bringing gun to school twice, judge disagrees
Records show a suspect accused of of having a gun at school twice received a lower bond than another student facing his first accusation.
Records show a suspect accused of of having a gun at school twice received a lower bond than another student facing his first accusation.
Houston City Council to consider immigration policy change to restore $110M in grants
Facing the potential loss of $110 million in public safety funding, Houston City Council will meet Wednesday to consider changing a city ordinance that dictates how police interact with federal immigration authorities.
Facing the potential loss of $110 million in public safety funding, Houston City Council will meet Wednesday to consider changing a city ordinance that dictates how police interact with federal immigration authorities.
How a vape shop near a Houston-area school is following state law
A Texas law banning e-cigarette advertisements within 1,000 feet of schools is being put to the test at a Houston vape shop located directly across from Spring Woods High School.
A Texas law banning e-cigarette advertisements within 1,000 feet of schools is being put to the test at a Houston vape shop located directly across from Spring Woods High School.
Texas sues California companies for shipping illegal, high-potency kratom into state
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against two California-based companies, Pure Leaf Kratom and Outcast Distribution, for allegedly shipping illegal, high-potency synthetic kratom products to Texas consumers in violation of state safety laws.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against two California-based companies, Pure Leaf Kratom and Outcast Distribution, for allegedly shipping illegal, high-potency synthetic kratom products to Texas consumers in violation of state safety laws.
Houston police groups react to alleged video of local officer
Two police officer groups in Houston have spoken out against a racist video that is said to be from a local officer. Sources say she is being investigated for her behavior in this video.
Two police officer groups in Houston have spoken out against a racist video that is said to be from a local officer. Sources say she is being investigated for her behavior in this video.
Texas A&M women’s volleyball honored by President Trump at White House for 2025 NCAA National Championship
President Donald Trump honored the Texas A&M women’s volleyball team at the White House on Tuesday to celebrate their historic 2025 NCAA national championship win.
President Donald Trump honored the Texas A&M women’s volleyball team at the White House on Tuesday to celebrate their historic 2025 NCAA national championship win.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
James Talarico calls for suspension of federal gas tax; John Cornyn calls move "short-sighted solution"
High fuel prices are becoming a key talking point in the Texas race for U.S. Senate.
High fuel prices are becoming a key talking point in the Texas race for U.S. Senate.
Unknown suspects wanted in deadly South Park shooting
A 19-year-old was found shot earlier this month along MLK Boulevard. Anyone with information can contact Houston Police or Crime Stoppers.
A 19-year-old was found shot earlier this month along MLK Boulevard. Anyone with information can contact Houston Police or Crime Stoppers.
Fake report of student with weapon at Brownsville high school leads to 1 arrest
A fake report of a student with a weapon on campus led to a high school in Brownsville, Texas, being locked down and an arrest.
A fake report of a student with a weapon on campus led to a high school in Brownsville, Texas, being locked down and an arrest.
Texas man sentenced to prison for recruiting minor in human smuggling high-speed chase
A 27-year-old South Texas resident has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting illegal immigrants into the United States.
A 27-year-old South Texas resident has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting illegal immigrants into the United States.
Texas' newest power plant comes online a month early
The latest push to expand electricity generation in Texas is online after the state's latest power plant became fully operational a month early, the Lower Colorado River Authority announced.
The latest push to expand electricity generation in Texas is online after the state's latest power plant became fully operational a month early, the Lower Colorado River Authority announced.
Texas DMV launches authorization system for automated commercial vehicles
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is launching a new authorization system for companies looking to operate automated motor vehicles.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is launching a new authorization system for companies looking to operate automated motor vehicles.
Federal agents seize more than $1.1M in cocaine at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.1 million in cocaine at a Texas border crossing.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.1 million in cocaine at a Texas border crossing.
Houston man gets 45 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children online, child porn
A 42-year-old Houston-area man was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison after admitting to victimizing children online for more than a decade, officials say.
A 42-year-old Houston-area man was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison after admitting to victimizing children online for more than a decade, officials say.
Texas voting guide: What to know for the May runoff elections
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 runoff elections is April 27.
Texas worker trapped under conveyor belt at concrete plant in critical condition
A worker is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries after being pinned under a conveyor belt at a Lubbock concrete plant Tuesday morning.
A worker is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries after being pinned under a conveyor belt at a Lubbock concrete plant Tuesday morning.
The Onion eyes Infowars again with Tim Heidecker at the helm
The satirical news outlet The Onion has another plan to take over Alex Jones’ conspiracy site amid its bankruptcy proceedings, and it involves comedian and writer Tim Heidecker.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has another plan to take over Alex Jones’ conspiracy site amid its bankruptcy proceedings, and it involves comedian and writer Tim Heidecker.
East Texas oil well explosion triggers evacuations and road closures
An oil well explosion in Nacogdoches County triggered late-night evacuations and road closures Monday, though officials report no injuries were sustained in the blast.
An oil well explosion in Nacogdoches County triggered late-night evacuations and road closures Monday, though officials report no injuries were sustained in the blast.