Houston City Council passes ordinance expanding requirement for AC in rental housing
Houston City Council passed an ordinance on Wednesday that will expand the requirement for air conditioning in residential rental properties by eliminating an exemption that allowed property owners to install window screens instead.
Houston City Council passed an ordinance on Wednesday that will expand the requirement for air conditioning in residential rental properties by eliminating an exemption that allowed property owners to install window screens instead.
Officer injured in SE Houston; search for suspect
A search is underway after an officer was injured in southeast Houston on Wednesday morning, authorities say.
A search is underway after an officer was injured in southeast Houston on Wednesday morning, authorities say.
Motorcyclist dies after going over I-45 ramp onto US-59 in Downtown Houston
A motorcyclist was found dead late Tuesday night after falling off an I-45 ramp onto the side of U.S. 59 in Downtown Houston.
A motorcyclist was found dead late Tuesday night after falling off an I-45 ramp onto the side of U.S. 59 in Downtown Houston.
Crane Street shooting: 3 injured, 2 shot in the face in northeast Houston
Three men were injured in an overnight shooting on Crane Street in Northeast Houston, including two who were shot in the face.
Three men were injured in an overnight shooting on Crane Street in Northeast Houston, including two who were shot in the face.
15-year-old speaks out after coach paddled him at Port Arthur ISD
The Port Arthur ISD school board will revisit the district’s corporal punishment policy after concerns were raised about an incident at a high school.
The Port Arthur ISD school board will revisit the district’s corporal punishment policy after concerns were raised about an incident at a high school.
US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal
The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.
The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.
Man charged in death of ICU nurse released on $150K bond, now wanted on probation revocation
The man accused of killing a 36-year-old ICU nurse in an alleged drunk-driving crash was released from jail on a $150,000 bond despite already being on deferred probation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Now, Ethan Ortiz is wanted in Wharton County for allegedly violating that probation.
The man accused of killing a 36-year-old ICU nurse in an alleged drunk-driving crash was released from jail on a $150,000 bond despite already being on deferred probation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Now, Ethan Ortiz is wanted in Wharton County for allegedly violating that probation.
NASA captures photos of Moon crater caused by SpaceX rocket part
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
A newly released image shows the brand-new crater on the Moon caused by a stray upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Tuesday, NASA showed off the image, which was captured by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
Harris County crash: 10-year-old girl riding electric scooter struck by vehicle
A 10-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after the electric scooter she was riding was struck by a vehicle, officials said.
A 10-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after the electric scooter she was riding was struck by a vehicle, officials said.
Grimes County: Major crash reported on Highway 249 northbound at FM 1774
Authorities are on the scene of a major crash that occurred in Grimes County on Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities are on the scene of a major crash that occurred in Grimes County on Tuesday afternoon.
Man detained by ICE after reporting Houston Home Depot shooting
A 54-year-old man who dialed 911 to report a gunman outside a Houston Home Depot found himself taken into federal custody by immigration agents at the scene.
A 54-year-old man who dialed 911 to report a gunman outside a Houston Home Depot found himself taken into federal custody by immigration agents at the scene.
Houston City Council could eliminate screened window exemption for AC at rental properties
Houston City Council is considering eliminating the screened window exemption for rental properties and requiring landlords to provide refrigerated air.
Houston City Council is considering eliminating the screened window exemption for rental properties and requiring landlords to provide refrigerated air.
DOJ to give some felons second chance to restore gun rights
A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.
A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.
Trump's approval rating falls to new low in latest poll
President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.
President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.
Pickled goat and chicken products sold nationwide recalled for not being inspected
More than 1,600 pounds of pickled goat and chicken products sold nationwide have been recalled over federal inspection concerns.
More than 1,600 pounds of pickled goat and chicken products sold nationwide have been recalled over federal inspection concerns.
Sugar Land police release sketch of suspect who seriously injured woman in baseball bat attack
The Sugar Land Police Department has released a sketch of the suspect who they say seriously injured a woman in a baseball bat attack earlier this summer.
The Sugar Land Police Department has released a sketch of the suspect who they say seriously injured a woman in a baseball bat attack earlier this summer.
Costco to sell branded Medicare plans in new pilot program
Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.
Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock band ZZ Top, died this week. He was 77.
Texas mom arrested after scared 6-year-old left alone at Florida park
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.