Houston police raid after-hours bar on Antoine Drive, arrest 2

Houston police said two people were arrested after officers shut down a business they said was operating as an after-hours club.

Young man fatally shot before crashing into N. Harris County apartments

Detectives were called to north Harris County Friday after officials say a young man was found dead near Kuykendahl Road and FM 1960.

Hitchcock gambling bust: Timeline of investigation that led to arrest of mayor, 32 others

Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen says he met with Hitchcock Mayor Christopher Armacost in October about addressing illegal gambling in the city. But after continuing to receive complaints, the sheriff says his office launched its own investigation that resulted in the arrest of the mayor and 32 other people. Here's how the investigation unfolded.

Man found dead in Harris County store parking lot on Bammel N Houston Road

Deputies are investigating after a man was found dead in the parking lot of a convenience store in northwest Harris County on Friday morning.

Trader Joe’s recall: Over 3 million pounds of chicken fried rice products pulled after glass found

The Department of Agriculture says the Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice products were removed from stores across the country after four consumers complained of finding glass in the items.

Major I-10 closures planned this weekend for Houston Avenue Bridge repairs

Houston drivers hitting the roads this weekend need to know about major closures along the I-10 Katy Freeway as crews work on repairs to the Houston Avenue Bridge.

Feds seize over 36 pounds of cocaine from tractor in South Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $500,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside a tractor at the Veterans International Bridge, sparking a federal criminal investigation.

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Texas appeals court hears arguments in Houston-area midwife's case under abortion ban

Houston midwife Maria Rojas is the first healthcare provider charged under Texas's near-total abortion ban. She faces 15 felony counts and a potential life sentence.

Rising oil prices reflect anxiety over U.S., Iran standoff

Rising oil prices are reflecting anxiety over the standoff between the U.S. and Iran. Analysts predict hostilities will send prices higher.

Houston proposes new 'high-risk' apartment ordinance to crackdown on worst rental properties

Houston is debating a proposed "high-risk" apartment ordinance that would subject the city's 20 worst-rated rental properties to mandatory inspections and steep daily fines for safety violations.

Hitchcock mayor arrested on charge of engaging in organized criminal activity

Christopher Armacost, who serves as Hitchcock mayor and assistant superintendent of Hitchcock ISD, was arrested Wednesday night, records show.