Harris County shooting: Shootout between 2 suspects occurs on Tidwell, suspect flee scene
Harris County authorities are on the scene after a shootout between two suspects on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Harris County authorities are on the scene after a shootout between two suspects on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Houston weather: Scattered storms possible on Wednesday
Rain chances look to return to the Houston area late Wednesday. Some of those storms could produce brief heavy rain, hail and gusty winds.
Rain chances look to return to the Houston area late Wednesday. Some of those storms could produce brief heavy rain, hail and gusty winds.
Texas DPS proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards, and more
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Texas Senate GOP runoff: Paxton narrowly leads Cornyn in latest poll
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.
Family identifies couple killed in suspected murder-suicide in River Oaks; owned 2 restaurants in Montrose
Family and friends have identified the family of four killed in a suspected murder-suicide at a River Oaks on Monday afternoon. We've learned the couple's names are Matthew and Thy Mitchell.
Family and friends have identified the family of four killed in a suspected murder-suicide at a River Oaks on Monday afternoon. We've learned the couple's names are Matthew and Thy Mitchell.
Arrest made in Montgomery County cold case death of 16-year-old Deanna Ogg
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced a major breakthrough in a cold case from 1986.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced a major breakthrough in a cold case from 1986.
Houston mayor unveils FY2027 budget proposal with new municipal fees
Facing a "broken financial system" and years of structural instability, Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Tuesday unveiled a FY2027 budget proposal that introduces new municipal fees for garbage and infrastructure to avoid what he called an "unaffordable" property tax hike.
Facing a "broken financial system" and years of structural instability, Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Tuesday unveiled a FY2027 budget proposal that introduces new municipal fees for garbage and infrastructure to avoid what he called an "unaffordable" property tax hike.
Father dead after fight at Katy-area home: HCSO
A man is dead after a fight at a Katy-area home ended with him in a chokehold in the front yard, authorities say.
A man is dead after a fight at a Katy-area home ended with him in a chokehold in the front yard, authorities say.
Civil rights groups file lawsuit to stop Texas immigration law
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
Cinco de Mayo Houston 2026: Events, food and festivals
Houston kicks off extensive Cinco de Mayo festivities today across Downtown, Montrose, and Uptown, featuring mariachi performances, tequila tastings, and street food parties.
Houston kicks off extensive Cinco de Mayo festivities today across Downtown, Montrose, and Uptown, featuring mariachi performances, tequila tastings, and street food parties.
HPD officer fired after racist video still has active peace officer license, TCOLE says
Former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez, fired after a racist video surfaced, still has an active peace officer license, according to TCOLE. The DA is now reviewing her cases.
Former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez, fired after a racist video surfaced, still has an active peace officer license, according to TCOLE. The DA is now reviewing her cases.
Fort Bend ISD, Burton Elementary staff fired over alleged abuse of special needs students
A Fresno mother is demanding answers after Fort Bend ISD and the Sheriff’s Office confirmed valid allegations of child abuse involving multiple staff members at Burton Elementary.
A Fresno mother is demanding answers after Fort Bend ISD and the Sheriff’s Office confirmed valid allegations of child abuse involving multiple staff members at Burton Elementary.
Video: Pregnant Houston-area woman says dogs attacked her pet
A pregnant Houston-area mother says she was forced to defend herself in her own yard after dogs attacked her pet.
A pregnant Houston-area mother says she was forced to defend herself in her own yard after dogs attacked her pet.
River Oaks shooting: Father, pregnant mother, 2 children killed in shooting on Kingston Street
Houston police are on the scene following a deadly shooting where officials said multiple people were killed, officials said.
Houston police are on the scene following a deadly shooting where officials said multiple people were killed, officials said.
TX-18 debate: Menefee, Green participate in Democratic primary runoff debate
Democratic Congressmen Christian Menefee and Al Green will participate in a debate on Monday evening. They face off in a primary runoff on May 26 to represent Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
Democratic Congressmen Christian Menefee and Al Green will participate in a debate on Monday evening. They face off in a primary runoff on May 26 to represent Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
Husband accused of strangling his pregnant wife 'fled the jurisdiction', captured in Italy
Lee Gilley, the man accused of strangling his pregnant wife and will stand trial, has been captured in Italy after a report he had tampered with his GPS device and “fled the jurisdiction.”
Lee Gilley, the man accused of strangling his pregnant wife and will stand trial, has been captured in Italy after a report he had tampered with his GPS device and “fled the jurisdiction.”
Houston police clear area following suspicious package report near Galleria Mall
Houston police have cleared the area following a report of a suspicious package near the Galleria Mall.
Houston police have cleared the area following a report of a suspicious package near the Galleria Mall.
World's most powerful telescope being built in Chile has Texas ties
The world's most powerful telescope may live in Chile, but parts of the project will call Texas home.
The world's most powerful telescope may live in Chile, but parts of the project will call Texas home.
Harris County: Body found in wooded area on Spears Road, authorities investigating
Harris County authorities are investigating after a person was found dead on Monday, officials said.
Harris County authorities are investigating after a person was found dead on Monday, officials said.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts: 53,000 Tier 2 students selected in latest rollout
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.