Decades before becoming a federal holiday, Juneteenth belonged strictly to Texas
Long before becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, where Union forces officially announced the emancipation of 250,000 enslaved people on June 19, 1865.
Long before becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, where Union forces officially announced the emancipation of 250,000 enslaved people on June 19, 1865.
80 Chihuahua mixes rescued from suspected Houston hoarding situation, causing overcrowded BARC shelter
Dozens of Chihuahua mixes rescued from a suspected hoarding situation in Houston are now being cared for by BARC, rescue organizations and foster families after authorities removed about 80 dogs from what advocates describe as filthy, unsafe living conditions.
Dozens of Chihuahua mixes rescued from a suspected hoarding situation in Houston are now being cared for by BARC, rescue organizations and foster families after authorities removed about 80 dogs from what advocates describe as filthy, unsafe living conditions.
Family of former deputy speaks out after thefts from cremation niches at west Houston cemetery
A Houston family is speaking out after investigators say a woman was caught on surveillance video breaking into cremation niches at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery. The family of former Fort Bend County Sheriff's Deputy Marcelo Esteban Garcia says treasured memorial items, including a rosary and necklace, were stolen. Harris County Precinct 5 is investigating and searching for the suspect.
A Houston family is speaking out after investigators say a woman was caught on surveillance video breaking into cremation niches at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery. The family of former Fort Bend County Sheriff's Deputy Marcelo Esteban Garcia says treasured memorial items, including a rosary and necklace, were stolen. Harris County Precinct 5 is investigating and searching for the suspect.
New report details key failings by Camp Mystic during deadly 2025 floods
Texas lawmakers have released a new report detailing four key failings by Camp Mystic stemming from the deadly 2025 floods.
Texas lawmakers have released a new report detailing four key failings by Camp Mystic stemming from the deadly 2025 floods.
Woman killed, man critically injured in murder-attempted suicide in southwest Houston
Houston police are on the scene following a deadly shooting in southwest Houston on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
Houston police are on the scene following a deadly shooting in southwest Houston on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
Houston FIFA Fan Festival, Shell Energy Stadium at capacity for Thursday, June 18
FIFA Fan Festival and Shell Energy Stadium in Houston are both now at capacity, officials said.
FIFA Fan Festival and Shell Energy Stadium in Houston are both now at capacity, officials said.
Houston pedicab crackdown threatens punishment for riders, drivers
A pedicab, sometimes called a bicycle taxi, is a bicycle-powered vehicle that transports passengers and is commonly seen in downtown Houston during sporting events, concerts, festivals, and other large gatherings.
A pedicab, sometimes called a bicycle taxi, is a bicycle-powered vehicle that transports passengers and is commonly seen in downtown Houston during sporting events, concerts, festivals, and other large gatherings.
Liberty County Sheriff's Office recover 42 kilograms of crystal meth after executing search warrant
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office made a big drug bust earlier this week in Cleveland, officials said.
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office made a big drug bust earlier this week in Cleveland, officials said.
Holly View Drive: At least 1 dead after deadly crash in northwest Houston
Multiple units were in the Greater Inwood neighborhood Thursday morning.
Multiple units were in the Greater Inwood neighborhood Thursday morning.
Houston weather: Heat to continue into Friday
The heat will be on across the Houston area for Friday and much of the weekend.
The heat will be on across the Houston area for Friday and much of the weekend.
Houston crime: Suspect arrested, charged in deadly crash on Bellerive Drive
Houston police have made an arrest in connection with a deadly auto-pedestrian crash that occurred early Sunday morning, officials said.
Houston police have made an arrest in connection with a deadly auto-pedestrian crash that occurred early Sunday morning, officials said.
YMCA of Greater Houston opening all facilities as cooling centers
The YMCA of Greater Houston has announced they are opening all facilities as cooling centers as the extreme heat blankets the Houston area.
The YMCA of Greater Houston has announced they are opening all facilities as cooling centers as the extreme heat blankets the Houston area.
Pasadena robbers' vehicle struck by two 18-wheelers; 1 seriously injured
Police say the suspects' vehicle was hit after the two robbed a pawn shop Thursday morning.
Police say the suspects' vehicle was hit after the two robbed a pawn shop Thursday morning.
2 former TDCJ Hospital Galveston Unit correctional workers arrested, accused of sexual misconduct
Two former correctional officers have been arrested following an investigation into their alleged sexual misconduct with two female inmates at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Hospital Galveston Unit, according to a release.
Two former correctional officers have been arrested following an investigation into their alleged sexual misconduct with two female inmates at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Hospital Galveston Unit, according to a release.
Texas man found guilty of threatening to overthrow U.S. government
Prosecutors said the man left his home with the intention of carrying out an attack on Washington D.C., to overthrow the government.
Prosecutors said the man left his home with the intention of carrying out an attack on Washington D.C., to overthrow the government.
Former Montgomery County nanny accused of child indecency
Montgomery County authorities are asking others to reach out to them if they were assaulted by Evan Moore.
Montgomery County authorities are asking others to reach out to them if they were assaulted by Evan Moore.
Texas drug mule who hid 40 pounds of fentanyl in car with child sentenced to 24 years
A Big Lake woman has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for her role as a drug mule for a transnational criminal organization.
A Big Lake woman has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for her role as a drug mule for a transnational criminal organization.