Houston ‘birth tourism’ center shut down following Texas AG filed lawsuit

A Houston-area business accused of participating in illegal "birth tourism" has officially been shut down after a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas.

Harris County commissioners pass property tax rate increase, approve $3 billion budget

Harris County commissioners have made their votes on the proposed property tax rate increases intended to help close an estimated $181 million budget shortfall.

Houston weather: Friday heat in the 90s, cooler evening expected

Friday has arrived and the heat hasn't left just yet. It'll be another day of high temperatures with a slightly cooler evening expected.

Harris County crime: Family speaks out after man shot, killed while following robbery suspect

A family is heartbroken after 34-year-old Victor Thomas Gonzalez was murdered in north Harris County. Investigators say he was robbed at gunpoint, called 911 and then was shot while following the suspects.

Juror who blocked Lindsay Clancy verdict disputes fellow jurors' claims: report

The lone holdout juror whose refusal to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity led to a mistrial is speaking publicly for the first time.

Defamation lawsuit against former Gateway pastor Robert Morris appealed to Texas Supreme Court

The victim who former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris admitted to sexually abusing in the 1980s is taking a recently-dismissed civil lawsuit against Morris to the Texas Supreme Court.

Houston weather: Slight relief Friday with less humidity

Drier air arrives Friday, bringing a brief feel of refreshing air and keeping heat index values lower

Houston Rodeo expands footprint with new $300M agricultural complex on Highway 288

Designed to complement rather than replace its long-standing home at Reliant Park, the new facility will expand capacity for livestock pens, horse stalls, and interactive educational programming. Funded entirely by the organization and set to open for the 2029 season, the volunteer-named complex ensures the Rodeo's community and agricultural mission continues for decades to come.

These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data

Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.