Houston weather: Weekend heat wave with slight storm chances

Houston's high temps are expected to reach triple digits this weekend, but some could get some slight relief Saturday night.

Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend Brian Hickerson allegedly gave her Narcan: Report

Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere's on-again, off-again boyfriend, allegedly administered Narcan the day she died, according to a TMZ exclusive report.

CDC links multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak to alfalfa sprouts

A multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people, prompting a warning from health officials.

Abbott equates airport foot-washing stations to ‘white-only bathrooms’ in letter to DOJ

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has equated foot-washing stations for Muslims at airports in Dallas and Houston to "white-only bathrooms" in a letter to the Department of Justice.

Federal judge orders outside oversight of migrant child detention at Texas facilities

A federal judge has ordered independent oversight of immigration facilities holding children in Texas, citing concerns that minors have been detained for weeks or even months and allegations of inadequate medical care and poor conditions.

White House ballroom work can continue for now, Supreme Court rules

The White House can continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom for now, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts ruled Friday. 

Paxton attacks Talarico over comments made about justice system

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is drawing Republican criticism over comments that the lack of Black jurors in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial showed the justice system is failing Black Texans.

Rosenberg woman sentenced to life for planning her husband's murder

A Rosenberg woman has been sentenced for her role in the 2020 fatal shooting of her husband inside their home in September 2020.

Elderly Conroe woman dies from West Nile Virus

The person is only described as a woman in her 90s who was diagnosed with the West Nile Virus.

Nancy Guthrie case: 200 days later, still no sign of Savannah Guthrie's mom

Day 200 has come and gone in the search for Nancy Guthrie, and there's still no sign of the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host, Savannah Guthrie.

Former Texas Lottery Commission, director face new indictments in Travis County

The Travis County District Attorney's Office has announced new indictments against the former Texas Lottery Commission and its former executive director for abuse of official capacity.

Porter man sentenced to federal prison for killing bald eagle in backyard

A Porter resident will have to spend time in federal prison and pay a fine after pleading guilty to shooting and killing a bald eagle in his backyard.

USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier leaving Middle East after record-setting uninterrupted time at sea

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its 5,000 sailors and Marines are heading home after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea and reports of crew stress and poor mental health.

Big Tex gets new shirt designed by Cavender's ahead of State Fair of Texas

The State Fair of Texas has unveiled Big Tex's new Cavender's-designed red shirt featuring navy blue and white accents, kicking off a new annual tradition where his iconic Western wardrobe will evolve each year to honor local milestones.

Harris County DA warns ICE tactics are stalling prosecutions, announces next steps in ICE investigation

While violent crime in Harris County has dropped significantly, District Attorney Sean Teare is warning that aggressive federal immigration enforcement is creating a dangerous paradox that keeps violent offenders on local streets.