'Door kick' social media challenge raises safety concerns in The Woodlands
A viral social media trend known as the 'door kick' challenge is continuing to spark safety concerns across the Houston-area.
A viral social media trend known as the 'door kick' challenge is continuing to spark safety concerns across the Houston-area.
Fort Bend ISD parents press trustees on school closure savings as board nears vote
Fort Bend ISD trustees are nearing a final decision on proposed elementary school closures. During a recent meeting, 78 people signed up for public comment as parents challenged the district’s financial justification, including projected savings of $5 to $7 million — less than one percent of the district’s overall budget. The board is scheduled to consider final recommendations on March 9, 2026.
Fort Bend ISD trustees are nearing a final decision on proposed elementary school closures. During a recent meeting, 78 people signed up for public comment as parents challenged the district’s financial justification, including projected savings of $5 to $7 million — less than one percent of the district’s overall budget. The board is scheduled to consider final recommendations on March 9, 2026.
Man charged with sex crimes involving children free from jail on low bond amounts
A 32-year-old man charged with disturbing sex crimes involving children is free on bonds totaling $185,000 when, by law, he could be denied bond.
A 32-year-old man charged with disturbing sex crimes involving children is free on bonds totaling $185,000 when, by law, he could be denied bond.
'Purely speculative': Sheriff addresses rumors over doorbell images in Nancy Guthrie case
Pima County officials debunked claims that a new doorbell photo shows a masked suspect at Nancy Guthrie’s home prior to her Feb. 1 abduction, calling the social media rumors "purely speculative."
Pima County officials debunked claims that a new doorbell photo shows a masked suspect at Nancy Guthrie’s home prior to her Feb. 1 abduction, calling the social media rumors "purely speculative."
US-based rescue group mobilizes as unrest impacts Puerto Vallarta
As tensions continue in Puerto Vallarta, an American-based rescue organization says it is closely monitoring the situation and preparing to help Americans who may want to leave the region.
As tensions continue in Puerto Vallarta, an American-based rescue organization says it is closely monitoring the situation and preparing to help Americans who may want to leave the region.
Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis dies after Houston hit-and-run crash
A Fort Bend County deputy who was injured in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend has died, the sheriff’s office confirms.
A Fort Bend County deputy who was injured in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend has died, the sheriff’s office confirms.
Harris County ADA facing strangulation charges out of Montgomery County
A now-former Harris County assistant district attorney was arrested in Montgomery County on a family violence charge on Sunday, according to the Panorama Village Police Department.
A now-former Harris County assistant district attorney was arrested in Montgomery County on a family violence charge on Sunday, according to the Panorama Village Police Department.
Man accidentally killed in shooting during burglary at his Houston home, police say
A man accidentally shot and killed another man he lived with while defending their Houston home from a burglary suspect early Saturday morning, police say.
A man accidentally shot and killed another man he lived with while defending their Houston home from a burglary suspect early Saturday morning, police say.
Rafter vanishes in Oregon wilderness, survives five-day ordeal before helicopter rescue
A 26-year-old rafter who vanished during a trip on Oregon’s Illinois River was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter after surviving alone in rugged wilderness for five days.
A 26-year-old rafter who vanished during a trip on Oregon’s Illinois River was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter after surviving alone in rugged wilderness for five days.
6 planets align in the sky this week: Here’s what to know
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in the night sky this week. Here's what you need to know.
Suspect charged with murder in deadly shooting outside SE Houston gas station
A man has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting outside a southeast Houston gas station on Friday night.
A man has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting outside a southeast Houston gas station on Friday night.
Cypress gym coach accused of fraudulently charging parent nearly $12,000
A Cypress gym coach has been charged with fraudulently charging parents who were enrolling their children into the gym.
A Cypress gym coach has been charged with fraudulently charging parents who were enrolling their children into the gym.
America 250: Greyhound launches travel hub with themed itineraries for travel to celebrations across US
As we get closer to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Greyhound is making it easier to help those living in rural areas or without a vehicle to take part in celebrations across the country.
As we get closer to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Greyhound is making it easier to help those living in rural areas or without a vehicle to take part in celebrations across the country.
Adult bed rail recall: Over 12,000 units sold on Amazon pulled due to entrapment, serious injury risk
The latest recall impacts Vive Health Bed Rails sold on Amazon between August 2023 and December 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The latest recall impacts Vive Health Bed Rails sold on Amazon between August 2023 and December 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Man killed in apparent hit-and-run ran over multiple times on Scott Street
A deadly hit-and-run is being investigated by Houston police after a man was found in the middle of Scott Street in the Third Ward area.
A deadly hit-and-run is being investigated by Houston police after a man was found in the middle of Scott Street in the Third Ward area.
17-year-old arrested for man's hit-and-run death in east Harris County
A man died Friday night after he was struck by a vehicle on Woodforest Boulevard.
A man died Friday night after he was struck by a vehicle on Woodforest Boulevard.
Airlines cancel flights to parts of Mexico amid reports of cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
METRO Police fatally shoot armed man at Downtown Houston rail station
METRO police fatally shot an armed man at the Bell Station platform in downtown Houston Sunday morning, causing significant Red Line service disruptions as an investigation into the domestic-related incident continues.
METRO police fatally shot an armed man at the Bell Station platform in downtown Houston Sunday morning, causing significant Red Line service disruptions as an investigation into the domestic-related incident continues.
Fort Bend County deputy struck in west Houston hit-and-run
Officials say the deputy was helping a stranded driver on the Katy Freeway when another vehicle struck him.
Officials say the deputy was helping a stranded driver on the Katy Freeway when another vehicle struck him.
18-year-old named as victim killed in north Harris County shooting
Daniel Medina was fatally shot on Feb. 13 before crashing his vehicle on Pinechester Drive.
Daniel Medina was fatally shot on Feb. 13 before crashing his vehicle on Pinechester Drive.