Election results: Alex Mealer wins Republican runoff in Texas' 9th Congressional District

Alex Mealer beat Briscoe Cain in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. representative in Texas' 9th Congressional District, the Associate Press projects. She will face Democrat Leticia Gutierrez in the November election.

Election results: Jon Bonck wins Republican runoff in Texas' 38th Congressional District

Jon Bonck beat Shelly deZevallos in the Republican runoff for U.S. representative in Texas' 38th Congressional District, the AP projects. He will face Democrat Melissa McDonough in the November election.

Life on the moon? NASA unveils its 3-phase plan timeline to build a permanent moon base

NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026.

Joshua Lahai: Young swimmer's body recovered from Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach police report they have recovered the body of Joshua Lahai, the young swimmer who was reported missing on Sunday.

Houston Astros starter Tatsuya Imai, 2 relievers throw combined no-hitter against Rangers

Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.

Teen hospitalized in Galveston after offshore shark bite

A teen was taken to a Galveston hospital after he was bitten by a shark offshore on Monday, officials say.

Southeast Texas election day voting locations for May 26 primary runoff

Democrats and Republicans in Texas will vote Tuesday, May 26, in the primary runoff elections. Here's where to vote in the Houston area.

Montgomery County man charged with murder in mother's shooting death

Montgomery County officials are investigating the murder of a woman early Memorial Day morning and have arrested her 23-year-old son as a suspect.

Harris County officials say World Cup events remain low risk amid Ebola monitoring

Harris County officials announced they are safely managing travelers arriving from Ebola-affected regions in Central Africa and have implemented strict monitoring protocols ahead of Houston hosting several World Cup matches.

Texas 18th Congressional District: Al Green and Christian Menefee make final runoff push

Congressmen Al Green and Christian Menefee are campaigning across the Houston area ahead of Tuesday's Democratic runoff election for Texas' 18th Congressional District, with both candidates offering competing visions for the district's future.

Man charged in shooting that left 2 dead at Spring apartment complex, deputies say

Officials say shots were fired during a domestic disturbance after a woman called a friend for help. The Harris County District Attorney's Office will determine whether charges will be filed.

Houston lawyer accused of bestiality involving family dog

A Houston lawyer is facing charges following an incident that occurred in November 2025, according to court documents.