Brazoria Co. Sheriff fires deputy involved in shooting death of John Mendoza Jr., family members react
The Brazoria County Sheriff has announced the deputy involved in the shooting death of John Mendoza, Jr. earlier this month in Lake Jackson, has been fired.
The Brazoria County Sheriff has announced the deputy involved in the shooting death of John Mendoza, Jr. earlier this month in Lake Jackson, has been fired.
Social Security report predicts when benefits could be slashed
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly.
FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Harris County crime: Man killed, suspect detained following shooting on Little York
Harris County authorities are investigating following a deadly shooting in Harris County on Tuesday evening.
Harris County authorities are investigating following a deadly shooting in Harris County on Tuesday evening.
Houston weather: Hot, humid weather to continue on Wednesday
The hot and humid weather will continue across the area for Wednesday in Houston.
The hot and humid weather will continue across the area for Wednesday in Houston.
Texas investigates FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket seat downgrades
Texas has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that fans paying premium prices for 2026 World Cup tickets were downgraded to lower-tier seats.
Texas has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that fans paying premium prices for 2026 World Cup tickets were downgraded to lower-tier seats.
Texas GLO chief warns Harris County likely to lose massive flood control grants
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is warning Houston-area residents that Harris County is in danger of losing nearly $1 billion in federal flood mitigation funding.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is warning Houston-area residents that Harris County is in danger of losing nearly $1 billion in federal flood mitigation funding.
Harris County shooting: 2 teens critically injured in shooting on Remington Ridge
Harris County authorities are investigating after a shooting sent two teens to the hospital with critical injuries.
Harris County authorities are investigating after a shooting sent two teens to the hospital with critical injuries.
Houston drivers worried about World Cup traffic? Here's what transportation officials want you to know
Houston drivers concerned about traffic during the 2026 FIFA World Cup can expect heavier congestion around event areas, according to transportation officials. METRO and TxDOT recommend planning ahead, leaving early, checking Houston TranStar and DriveTexas for updates, and considering alternatives like park-and-ride, rail and bus service.
Houston drivers concerned about traffic during the 2026 FIFA World Cup can expect heavier congestion around event areas, according to transportation officials. METRO and TxDOT recommend planning ahead, leaving early, checking Houston TranStar and DriveTexas for updates, and considering alternatives like park-and-ride, rail and bus service.
Houston Pets Alive targeted by vandals causing substantial losses to shelter known for saving lives
A deliberate act of vandalism left Houston Pets Alive without power for much of Monday after someone damaged an electrical pole and two utility boxes overnight. The outage forced the emergency relocation of dozens of animals, destroyed refrigerated vaccines and temporarily disrupted the nonprofit's lifesaving rescue operations.
A deliberate act of vandalism left Houston Pets Alive without power for much of Monday after someone damaged an electrical pole and two utility boxes overnight. The outage forced the emergency relocation of dozens of animals, destroyed refrigerated vaccines and temporarily disrupted the nonprofit's lifesaving rescue operations.
Woman killed, suspect detained following shooting in Kashmere Gardens area
A male suspect has been detained following a deadly shooting of a woman in the Kashmere Gardens area of Houston, officials said.
A male suspect has been detained following a deadly shooting of a woman in the Kashmere Gardens area of Houston, officials said.
Investigation into Texas City man's overdose leads to murder arrest
A woman is now charged with murder in connection to a deadly fentanyl overdose that killed a 21-year-old Texas City man.
A woman is now charged with murder in connection to a deadly fentanyl overdose that killed a 21-year-old Texas City man.
Family says Houston man died saving teen in recent carjacking incident
A Houston mother and her five children are demanding accountability from the Texas justice system following the shooting death of a youth baseball coach, a tragedy community advocates on Monday labeled a "cataclysmic failure" of the courts.
A Houston mother and her five children are demanding accountability from the Texas justice system following the shooting death of a youth baseball coach, a tragedy community advocates on Monday labeled a "cataclysmic failure" of the courts.
Houston weather: The heat will be on for Tuesday
The heat will be on for much of the week in the Houston area following the recent rainfall the area has received.
The heat will be on for much of the week in the Houston area following the recent rainfall the area has received.
Subaru recalls nearly 70,000 SUVs after moonroof panels detach while driving
Subaru is recalling nearly 70,000 vehicles in the U.S. after discovering a defect that could cause moonroof glass panels to detach from the vehicle, creating a potential hazard for other motorists.
Subaru is recalling nearly 70,000 vehicles in the U.S. after discovering a defect that could cause moonroof glass panels to detach from the vehicle, creating a potential hazard for other motorists.
McDonald's worker allegedly doused with hot cooking oil by co-worker
Jacob Smith, 20, was admitted to the ICU with second-degree burns to his face, neck, arm and back
Jacob Smith, 20, was admitted to the ICU with second-degree burns to his face, neck, arm and back
Suspect wanted in deadly Houston shooting on Canal Street in East End
Houston police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a deadly shooting in the East End.
Houston police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a deadly shooting in the East End.
Houston shooting: 1 killed, 1 injured during family gathering on Bretshire Drive
Houston police say an argument during a family gathering ended in a shooting that left one man dead and another injured.
Houston police say an argument during a family gathering ended in a shooting that left one man dead and another injured.
Carjacking murder suspect accused of killing Houston father during stolen truck confrontation
A man has been charged with murder after reportedly killing a Houston father following a carjacking Saturday afternoon.
A man has been charged with murder after reportedly killing a Houston father following a carjacking Saturday afternoon.
Huge 7.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of the Philippines
The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region.
The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region.