Texans get some of the largest tax returns in the country, study finds

In a year of record-breaking tax returns, a new study finds that Texas is seeing the second-largest average returns in the nation. 

Harris County, City of Houston delay ICE policy votes amid state funding woes

Harris County and City of Houston leaders both hit the pause button Thursday on controversial efforts to reshape local immigration policy, following intense pressure from state officials and a sudden extension from the Governor’s office.

Authorities search Bacliff home of 'Texas Killing Fields' suspect James Dolphs Elmore Jr.

Authorities searched the Bacliff home of James Dolphs Elmore Jr. on Thursday morning. He is charged in connection to the deaths of two "Texas Killing Fields" victims.

Hardy Toll Road to be partially closed for IRONMAN Texas

If you use the Hardy Toll Road, you may have to find a different route for part of the weekend during IRONMAN Texas.

Gov. Abbott says Houston will have to pay back $110M if immigration ordinance isn’t repealed

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the City of Houston will have to pay back around $110 million in public safety funds and still find a way to fully fund the police if they do not repeal an ordinance dictating how police interact with immigration authorities.

Harris County Attorney candidate Abbie Kamin filling in as interim

Houston District C council member Abbie Kamin has been elected to finish the current term as Harris County Attorney. Kamin is currently in the running to fill the attorney position permanently.

Military training for arctic extremes begins in the Texas heat

Texas is not usually the first place considered when it comes to training for arctic conditions, but a new research facility at Baylor University will soon change that.

Body found in west Houston

A 911 call came in Wednesday about a body seen along South Barker Cypress Road.