FBI Houston searching for 'Coverall Crook' for multiple bank robberies

The FBI Violent Crime Task Force is asking for the public's help identifying and locating a man dubbed the “Coverall Crook" who robbed three banks in the last two weeks.

Channelview residents raise concerns about chemical barges, cancer rates at San Jacinto River town hall

Channelview residents gathered at a town hall to discuss pollution concerns tied to chemical barges on the San Jacinto River and a state cancer study showing elevated rates of several cancers in nearby communities.

Black Rodeo Weekend in Houston

Black Heritage Day at the Rodeo has turned into a four-day Black Rodeo Weekend in Houston.

Big changes for Texas SNAP recipients involving work requirements, what you can no longer buy

On April 1, Texas becomes the first state to ban SNAP recipients from buying candy, gum, and sweetened soft drinks. Many more changes are underway for SNAP users, the most in recent memory.

Texas GOP Senate runoff heats up as Paxton sets conditions for potential exit

Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed to a May 26 runoff after neither secured 50% of the vote on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a well-known Texas politician says the extended Republican contest gives Democrats a strategic head start for the general election.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston to receive nearly $10M to enhance public transportation

U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced on Thursday that the U.S. Department of Transportation said public transit systems across Houston were awarded almost $10 million dollars ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

House rejects Iran war powers resolution

The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.

Montgomery County woman arrested for husband's 2025 death

Breyanai Moore has been arrested for the 2025 death of her husband, Lonnie, which was initially believed to be a suicide.

Houston rodeo bag policy 2026: What you can and can't bring

What is the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's bag policy in 2026? Do I need a clear bag? What items are prohibited? See the list here of what you can and can't bring.

Police arrest man linked to multiple break-ins at Bellaire children’s gym

Bellaire police arrested a suspect accused of trying to break into a local gym Tuesday night that serves children on the spectrum. Police say they believe Erick Garcia-Pena is connected to several other burglaries at We Rock the Spectrum Gym on Ferris Street.

Animal shelter volunteer with Spinal Stenosis helps anxious dogs find homes

Bill Cooper has spinal stenosis, which affects his balance. It might take him a little while to get inside Special Pals from the parking lot, but what he's accomplished makes it all worth it.

Six arrested in $2.8M Texas 'gold bar' scam targeting elderly victims

Six individuals were arrested in connection with an organized "gold bar" scam that defrauded elderly Texans of approximately $2.8 million by posing as federal agents.

Fire at East Houston Plant extinguished, no injuries reported

The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is en route to a plant fire, where there are multiple reports of burning tanks

Texas 'Ghost Car' crackdown: 8 months after HB 718, is the paper tag ban working?

Eight months after Texas officially replaced temporary paper tags with metal plates, law enforcement officials say the move has successfully dismantled the "ghost car" industry that once plagued Houston.

2 men, woman injured in north Harris County shooting

Three people were shot during an argument in north Harris County on Wednesday morning, authorities say.

Over 40K bike helmets sold at Walmart recalled due to serious injury risk, CPSC says

Todson Inc. issued a recall for Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets sold at Walmart nationwide in 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.