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'Substance' in van targeted in Houston ICE shooting tests negative for drugs

Investigators saw a "crystal-like substance" in the van targeted in the ICE incident. It was believed to be drugs, but Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's family denied that claim.

July 24, 2026 10:24pm CDT

Two months into sentence for fentanyl death, Tomball man being considered for parole

July 24, 2026 10:05pm CDT

Man shot, killed at north Harris County apartment complex

July 24, 2026 8:26pm CDT

Man found guilty in crash that killed Harris County deputy constable, her child

July 24, 2026 6:35pm CDT

Man found guilty in death of deputy constable, her child

July 24, 2026 6:33pm CDT

Houston ICE shooting: Congressional field hearing on death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Congressional field hearing in Houston over deadly ICE shooting

July 24, 2026 6:24pm CDT

Following the 35-year murder conviction of Karmelo Anthony for the fatal 2025 stabbing of high school track athlete Austin Metcalf, Metcalf's father has established a foundation dedicated to youth conflict resolution.

SpaceX's Starship blasts off from Starbase in Texas on 13th test flight

Viral TikTok helps Texas man find life-saving kidney donor

Gov. Abbott surveys air view of devastating South Texas flooding

3 Texas flooding deaths confirmed as high water remains in parts of state

West Texas lizard loses endangered-species protections after court ruling

National News

Student standing behind Trump at Georgia speech speaks out after going viral

A Wheeler High School graduate went viral global after doing an impression of Donald Trump behind the president during a speech in Marietta.

Man sentenced for fentanyl death considered for parole after 2 months

Tony Romo OWI arrest in Milwaukee, court date scheduled

Tony Romo arrested for OWI in Milwaukee, court date scheduled

Vending machine burritos recalled in 8 states

WATCH: President Trump speaks at rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner

Simone Biles undergoes procedure after near-death experience in June: Reports

Sports

Simone Biles undergoes procedure after near-death experience in June: Reports

Simone Biles is reportedly back in the hospital after she revealed she “almost died" last month.

July 24, 2026 4:55pm CDT

Houston leaders declare 2026 World Cup a triumph, cite $500M legacy and future bid ambitions

July 22, 2026 8:10pm CDT

Teen gets hefty payout for rare find from NBA legend

July 22, 2026 3:43pm CDT

Athletics' Joshua Kuroda-Grauer resting after suffering ruptured testicle

July 21, 2026 6:16pm CDT

Houston Dynamo FC names DUDE Wipes first-ever back-of-jersey sponsor

July 21, 2026 3:56pm CDT

Funeral services for late Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair

July 21, 2026 11:32am CDT

Things To Do

Tommy Davidson performing at Houston Improv June 19-21

Actor and comedian Tommy Davidson is in Houston for three nights at the Houston Improv this weekend. He stopped by the Houston Morning Show to share more about what's going on.

FIFA World Cup: Hearsay gearing up for game day fun

New Carnival cruise ship Tropicale coming to Galveston

Galveston County Fair kicks off this weekend!

'Melody Maids' documentary coming to River Oaks Theatre

Fleet Week Houston guide: Ship tours, free events, parade

Guide: Fleet Week Houston brings military ship tours, free events

Offbeat & Unusual

Student standing behind Trump at Georgia speech speaks out after going viral

A Wheeler High School graduate went viral global after doing an impression of Donald Trump behind the president during a speech in Marietta.

Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?

Trump official suggests U.S. takeover of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's endless shrimp: Report

Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair

UFO insider claims US has bodies of 4 different alien species from downed spacecraft in government custody

Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio

Consumer & Recalls

Vending machine burritos recalled in 8 states

A popular vegetarian breakfast burrito sold in vending machines and grab-and-go markets is being recalled after customers discovered it contained sausage and an undeclared allergen. Find out which products are affected.

Over 4,300 pounds of chicken noodle soup imported from Canada to US recalled due to inspection issue

Amazon Prime settlement: How eligible customers can claim refunds before July 27 deadline

Walmart issues recall for 16,000 dressers for being unstable

New rules for data centers in Texas announced by regulators

Thousands of fabric dressers sold on Amazon recalled

Politics

Hinojosa urges Gov. Abbott to pause new data centers until lawmakers act

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is calling on her November opponent, Gov. Greg Abbott, to issue a moratorium on new data centers until the state legislature can adopt statewide regulations.