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Houston judge denies bond for Manuel Neri Mendoza, accused in fatal crash of Lakethia Montgomery

Suspect's bond denied in deadly NW Houston crash

A Harris County judge has denied bond for Manuel Neri Mendoza, a repeat DWI offender charged with the murder of Houston grandmother Lakethia Montgomery.

February 26, 2026 2:23pm CST

Houston bayou pollution: Human-made problem in the city’s waterways

Buffalo Bayou Partnership works to remove Houston bayou trash, pollution

February 26, 2026 2:06pm CST

Man found guilty in 2023 shooting of Harris County deputy, other officers

February 26, 2026 12:43pm CST

1 dead after shooting at Memorial apartment, possible victim left at ER

Country Place Drive shooting: Man found dead at apartment complex

February 26, 2026 7:04am CST

Katy family still waiting for justice nearly 20 years after 2009 capital murder case

February 25, 2026 10:03pm CST

Texas ranks #2 in OnlyFans spending with nearly $250M spent in 2025

February 25, 2026 8:47pm CST

Texas Headlines

WATCH: Texas delivery driver catches road rage assault on smart glasses

A 29-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly got into a road rage assault in El Paso Monday, and it was recorded on a delivery driver's smart glasses.

Texas education board approves more than 4,000 corrections to Bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum

Kemah Police dispute rumor of DJ Daniel passing away: 'FAKE NEWS'

Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett; Ken Paxton responds with ‘Team Nicki Minaj’

Texas county declines to become 2nd to dedicate road to Charlie Kirk

Six Flags Over Texas kicks off 65th anniversary season with opening weekend

National News

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 26 latest updates

Heidi Montag discusses ‘The Masked Singer,’ husband Spencer Pratt’s run for LA mayor

Over 3 million metal wire bristle grill brushes sold on Amazon, Target, Lowe’s recalled due to ingestion risk

Live Now

Bill and Hillary Clinton's Epstein depositions underway: Live updates

Trump and Mamdani met in Oval Office, discussed housing project

Sports

Houston Texans bring smiles and spirit to Texas Children’s patients for Heart Month

Houston Texans players and mascot TORO visited Texas Children’s Hospital to spread joy and participate in CPR training for American Heart Month.

February 26, 2026 1:52pm CST

Houston Dynamo, Dash open application for Maggie McKethan Memorial Scholarship

February 26, 2026 8:59am CST

Rare Honus Wagner card sells for whopping $5.124 million during auction

February 25, 2026 5:46pm CST

Toro District renderings released by Houston Texans, Harris County officials

February 25, 2026 4:13pm CST

Houston Cougars face first three-game losing streak since 2017

February 24, 2026 4:37pm CST

Texas men's lacrosse freshman dies in car crash

February 24, 2026 12:23pm CST

The Apostle Island ice caves on Lake Superior, which reopened on Monday for the first time since 2015, are closing on Tuesday due to a winter storm. They could remain closed for several days as conditions are evaluated.

MLK Day Parade Houston: 2 parades unite for first time, details, route

King Music Fest in Pearland this weekend

Offbeat & Unusual

Trump orders release of alien and UFO government files

President Donald shared the news of the files release on social media Thursday night, after he accused former President Barack Obama of revealing “classified information" when Obama implied in a podcast interview that aliens were real.

Amazon van following GPS drives off walking path into ‘extremely dangerous’ mudflat

Obama explains alien comments after claiming ‘they’re real’ on podcast interview

Caught on camera: Brightline train crushes delivery robot stuck on tracks in Miami

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

Raccoon falls through ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant, bites guest

Consumer & Recalls

Over 3 million metal wire bristle grill brushes sold on Amazon, Target, Lowe’s recalled due to ingestion risk

Weber recalled more than 3 million metal wire bristle grill brushes after several reports of people receiving medical treatment after swallowing metal bristles, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

'Great Value' cottage cheese sold at Walmart recalled in 24 states over possible health risk

Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks

Texas ranks #2 in OnlyFans spending with nearly $250M spent in 2025

Frozen blueberry recall: FDA issues Class I alert over possible listeria contamination

Buc-ee’s is expanding to several new states; here’s where

Politics

Heidi Montag discusses ‘The Masked Singer,’ husband Spencer Pratt’s run for LA mayor

Reality star Heidi Montag was unmasked on “The Masked Singer." She talked about her experience on the show, losing her home in the LA wildfires, and why she backs her husband Spencer Pratt for LA mayor.

Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett; Ken Paxton responds with ‘Team Nicki Minaj’

Live Now

Bill and Hillary Clinton's Epstein depositions underway: Live updates

Vice President JD Vance Wisconsin visits Plover machining facility

Clintons’ Jeffrey Epstein probe depositions: Key facts and what to expect

Live Now

Clintons’ Jeffrey Epstein probe depositions: key facts and what to expect

Texas county declines to become 2nd to dedicate road to Charlie Kirk

Entertainment

Heidi Montag discusses ‘The Masked Singer,’ husband Spencer Pratt’s run for LA mayor

Reality star Heidi Montag was unmasked on “The Masked Singer." She talked about her experience on the show, losing her home in the LA wildfires, and why she backs her husband Spencer Pratt for LA mayor.