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South Side Houston crash: Woman dead after losing her leg during chase

A woman was killed after losing her legs during a chase and crash involving a man in the South Side area of Houston, police report.

December 24, 2025 12:43pm CST

Liberty Road fire: Firefighters battle massive 2-alarm blaze in northeast Houston

December 24, 2025 10:54am CST

Harris County law enforcement increasing safety awareness during holiday shopping

December 23, 2025 11:00pm CST

Extra security measures for holiday shopping in Harris County

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Extra security measures for holiday shopping in Harris County

December 23, 2025 10:27pm CST

Acres Homes senior living residents frustrated after elevator stopped working for weeks

December 23, 2025 10:02pm CST

Acres Homes senior community residents speak on complications surrounding broken elevator

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Acres Homes senior community residents speak on complications surrounding broken elevator

December 23, 2025 9:49pm CST

Texas Headlines

Texas may be holding money for you. Here's how to claim it

Texas keeps track of the unclaimed property and money owed to residents, and laying claim to yours is easy.

Texas law age-restricting app stores blocked by federal judge

AG Paxton refutes Islamic groups' lawsuit against Texas in federal court

Texas pursuit ends with discovery of meth, ghost guns

Texas AG Ken Paxton unveils redesigned website for Crime Victim Services

Stafford woman arrested, charged for husband's murder 22 years later

Stafford woman charged 22 years later in 2003 murder of her husband

National News

Missing Nebraska mother found dead after more than a year; Homicide case opened

Nebraska authorities have found the remains of Jerica Hamre, a Lincoln mother who had been missing for more than a year, on a rural farm.

Real vs. fake Christmas trees: An expert guide on what to buy this year

2 killed, 20 injured after gas leak explosion at Bristol nursing home

Santa Tracker: Watch NORAD track Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the world

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Trooper, suspected shooter killed after active shooting incident at Delaware DMV: officials

Four members of the Houston Texans have been selected for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, led by defensive standouts Will Anderson Jr., Derek Stingley Jr., and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, alongside star wide receiver Nico Collins.

December 23, 2025 5:34pm CST

Chiefs announce relocation to Kansas by the 2031 NFL season with new domed stadium

December 22, 2025 7:45pm CST

ESPN: Houston Rockets ownership in talks to buy, relocate WNBA team

Rockets reportedly looking to buy Connecticut WNBA team

December 19, 2025 7:40pm CST

Looking ahead at College Football Playoff games

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Looking ahead at College Football Playoff games

December 18, 2025 10:26pm CST

How to watch NFL football: Week 16

December 18, 2025 1:23pm CST

Rice University head football coach preparing for Armed Forces Bowl

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Rice University head football coach preparing for Armed Forces Bowl

December 18, 2025 11:49am CST

Things To Do

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Nightmare on Candy Cane Lane

Ride along with Coco for a sneak peek at Nightmare on Candy Cane Lane ? a Quail Valley street in Missouri City famous for its over-the-top holiday decorations, making it one of the most festive in the greater Houston area. If you're planning on checking it out this Halloween season, my suggestion is to go ahead of Halloween night, the 3100 block of Robinson Rd has already begun to see heavy traffic.

Free, fun events in Houston-area from Sept. 12-14

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Houston things to do this weekend: June 6-8

Offbeat & Unusual

Pilot reports UFO beside jet, ATC jokes: 'Good luck with the aliens'

A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.