More drowning victims found in San Jacinto River, officials urging residents to be careful
Rescue teams have recovered a 4th drowning victim from the San Jacinto River in the last 30 days. Authorities are now urging people to be careful and avoid swimming in the area if possible.
Rescue teams have recovered a 4th drowning victim from the San Jacinto River in the last 30 days. Authorities are now urging people to be careful and avoid swimming in the area if possible.
Harris Co. Jail inmate with preexisting medical condition dies at hospital
Investigators said Oscar Villazana, 49, who had been charged with assault - family violence was booked into the jail on October 2022 but was rushed to the hospital over the weekend, where he died.
Investigators said Oscar Villazana, 49, who had been charged with assault - family violence was booked into the jail on October 2022 but was rushed to the hospital over the weekend, where he died.
Harris County missing swimmer at Magnolia Garden: Body found during search
The sheriff says the body of a man who went missing while swimming Sunday evening has been recovered.
The sheriff says the body of a man who went missing while swimming Sunday evening has been recovered.
Texas power grid: ERCOT Weather Watch July 16 to 18
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the state’s power grid, has issued a Weather Watch through Tuesday as scorching temperatures continue in Texas.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the state’s power grid, has issued a Weather Watch through Tuesday as scorching temperatures continue in Texas.
Powerball prize grows to $900 million
There was no big winner in Saturday night's Powerball drawing.
There was no big winner in Saturday night's Powerball drawing.
High levels of fecal bacteria common in water of Texas beaches, new study suggests
A new study suggests high levels of fecal bacteria are somewhat common in the water at beaches along the Gulf Coast.
A new study suggests high levels of fecal bacteria are somewhat common in the water at beaches along the Gulf Coast.
Houston ranked among top 20 cities where inflation is rising, according to survey
Inflation rates vary across each city and it just so happens that while Houston is among the top 20, a neighboring city has one of the highest rates.
Inflation rates vary across each city and it just so happens that while Houston is among the top 20, a neighboring city has one of the highest rates.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
City of Houston announces help to relocate Fifth Ward residents affected by cancer cluster
The City of Houston has announced help is on the way to help relocate citizens living near a cancer cluster.
The City of Houston has announced help is on the way to help relocate citizens living near a cancer cluster.
First over-the-counter birth control pill approved by FDA
The FDA approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States.
The FDA approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States.
Long-awaited property tax-cut bills head to Gov. Greg Abbott
House Democrats attempted to insert benefits for renters and more money for public education into the tax-cuts package in a series of floor amendments but were unsuccessful.
House Democrats attempted to insert benefits for renters and more money for public education into the tax-cuts package in a series of floor amendments but were unsuccessful.
Houston road closures: All south mainlanes of I-610 West Loop to be closed all weekend
All southbound mainlanes of I-610 West Loop at I-69 Southwest Freeway will be closed from Friday, July 14 at 9 p.m. until Monday, July 17 at 5 a.m. for work to be done.
All southbound mainlanes of I-610 West Loop at I-69 Southwest Freeway will be closed from Friday, July 14 at 9 p.m. until Monday, July 17 at 5 a.m. for work to be done.
Brazoria County explosion: Fire at INEOS Chocolate Bayou contained
A loud boom heard in Brazoria County was caused by an explosion on private land, the sheriff's office says.
A loud boom heard in Brazoria County was caused by an explosion on private land, the sheriff's office says.
Friendswood nail shop owner unhappy with customer's negative review, posts customer's address on social media
One nail shop owner unhappy with a customer's review posts customer's home address on social media, and the customer isn't happy about it.
One nail shop owner unhappy with a customer's review posts customer's home address on social media, and the customer isn't happy about it.
Giant sinkhole on Houston roadway won't be fixed for several weeks; business owner reacts
A giant hole at one Houston intersection is causing major problems for some people who live in the area nearby.
A giant hole at one Houston intersection is causing major problems for some people who live in the area nearby.
Harris County crime: 2 men wanted for capital murder arrested in Vietnam
Two men wanted for capital murder were arrested halfway around the world in Vietnam.
Two men wanted for capital murder were arrested halfway around the world in Vietnam.
Pasadena shooting: 1 killed, 2 shot after altercation including juvenile bystander
A juvenile bystander was injured on Wednesday after a man and a woman got into an altercation which escalated to a shooting.
A juvenile bystander was injured on Wednesday after a man and a woman got into an altercation which escalated to a shooting.
Houston events & things to do this weekend, July 14 to 16: Thriftcon, Houston Gaming Expo
This weekend has something for everyone – from vintage clothing fans to gamers to anyone craving a beach day! Here's a look at the events happening this weekend.
This weekend has something for everyone – from vintage clothing fans to gamers to anyone craving a beach day! Here's a look at the events happening this weekend.
Houston ISD Superintendent says some campus principals have been reassigned
Superintendent Mike Miles announced three high school principals are moved, and says that new leadership was necessary to drive improvement.
Superintendent Mike Miles announced three high school principals are moved, and says that new leadership was necessary to drive improvement.
Rudy Farias sits down for interview after reports he was 'missing' for 8 years
After a week of reports and authorities coming forward with information on the Rudy Farias case, the man who everyone thought was missing speaks.
After a week of reports and authorities coming forward with information on the Rudy Farias case, the man who everyone thought was missing speaks.