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Suspect involved in San Leon standoff surrenders

A standoff involving a suspect in San Leon has ended peacefully after an almost seven-hour standoff.

February 6, 2026 10:02pm CST

Sweeny fire chief placed on leave following arrest of son, former chief

February 6, 2026 5:31pm CST

Justice for Ivan Ramirez: Pasadena coach’s family carries on mission after killer’s sentencing

February 6, 2026 3:38pm CST

Student walkouts continue in Houston area amid TEA, Abbott warnings

February 6, 2026 2:20pm CST

Two Houston-area men convicted in murder-for hire plot against wrong target

February 6, 2026 12:52pm CST

Lone Star College evacuated two campuses for potential bomb threats

Lone Star College campuses received potential bomb threat, classes canceled

February 6, 2026 10:21am CST

Texas Headlines

Six Flags over Texas hits construction milestone on world's tallest 'giga dive' coaster

Drone footage released Friday gives a glimpse at what it'll be like to ride the 30-story, 87-mph roller coaster.

When does early voting start in Texas? Important 2026 election dates for voters

Texas flooding: Missing Camp Mystic child's parents file suit to stop reopening

Offer Vince Shlomi, the 'ShamWow' guy, releases campaign ad for Texas Congressional seat

Post Malone’s childhood home in Texas hits market

Katy residents in new homes say they're finding pieces of rocks, sediment in their water

National News

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 6 latest updates

Authorities say Guthrie was taken from her home against her will and is without her necessary medication. She's described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall and 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Family members of 17-year-old shot to death in Cloverleaf area on grief-stricken journey for justice

Hillary Clinton calls for public hearing in Epstein probe

Colorado authorities decline gun charges against parents of Evergreen High School shooter

Dow Jones hits record 50,000 points for first time: What to know

DOJ announces arrest of alleged leader of 2012 attack on US consulate in Benghazi that left 4 Americans dead

Los Angeles locks in its World Cup fan zones as the countdown continues on Futbol HQ. From ticket updates and team base camps to U.S. soccer legends Kenny Cooper and Marcus Hahnemann — plus how the Super Bowl is helping FIFA prepare for 2026.

February 6, 2026 4:34pm CST

Super Bowl fumble: Fanatics faces backlash over NFL merch quality, availability

February 6, 2026 12:23pm CST

Sonny Jurgensen, Washington football legend and Hall of Fame quarterback, dies at 91

February 6, 2026 11:31am CST

Coach Sampson: "We are poor," warns budget limits Houston’s recruiting reach

February 5, 2026 4:48pm CST

Who is Gavin McKenna? Projected 2026 NHL top draft pick faces assault charges

February 5, 2026 9:15am CST

Dallas Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards, reports say

February 4, 2026 1:04pm CST

Things To Do

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

The two competing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades will join together for the first time for this year's MLK Day!

Cool treats at Happy Go Lucky in Houston

Offbeat & Unusual

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

A food delivery robot was demolished by a Brightline train in Miami Thursday evening after getting stuck on the train tracks.

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

Raccoon falls through ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant, bites guest

Detroit's RoboCop statue installed at Eastern Market after years of delays

Stay frosty: Mug Root Beer unveils new cologne in time for holidays

Thai woman brought in for cremation found alive in coffin after knocking

Consumer & Recalls

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What is the Houston Land Bank?

The Houston Land Bank works to create affordable homes in neighborhoods across Houston to help provide a better quality of life for underserved communities. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with CEO Christa Stoneham and Khiana Goines, who just purchased her first home with the help of the Houston Land Bank.