Authorities search Bacliff home of 'Texas Killing Fields' suspect James Dolphs Elmore Jr.

Authorities searched the Bacliff home of James Dolphs Elmore Jr. on Thursday morning. He is charged in connection to the deaths of two "Texas Killing Fields" victims.

Hardy Toll Road to be partially closed for IRONMAN Texas

If you use the Hardy Toll Road, you may have to find a different route for part of the weekend during IRONMAN Texas.

Gov. Abbott says Houston will have to pay back $110M if immigration ordinance isn’t repealed

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the City of Houston will have to pay back around $110 million in public safety funds and still find a way to fully fund the police if they do not repeal an ordinance dictating how police interact with immigration authorities.

Harris County Attorney candidate Abbie Kamin filling in as interim

Houston District C council member Abbie Kamin has been elected to finish the current term as Harris County Attorney. Kamin is currently in the running to fill the attorney position permanently.

Body found in west Houston

A 911 call came in Wednesday about a body seen along South Barker Cypress Road.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here’s what we do — and don’t — know about preparations

Houston’s 2026 FIFA World Cup plans include seven matches at NRG Stadium, a Fan Festival in EaDo, expanded METRO service, rising hotel demand, security funding, and a DR Congo team base camp. Here’s what we know and what remains unclear.

Hartwick Road shooting: Boyfriend runs over man who shot his girlfriend, authorities say

A woman who was returning home from church was shot by a man who had an infatuation with her, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say the woman's boyfriend then ran over the suspect.

Harris County set to consider 'Sanctuary' anti-ICE policy

The battle over the degree of cooperation local law enforcement should share with ICE is poised to surface at Thursday's meeting of Harris County Commissioners Court.

Houston $100M funding crisis: HPD overtime suspended as city hall, Austin clash over immigration policy

Houston faces a public safety crisis as Texas has frozen over $100M in funding. Discover how a dispute over immigration ordinances is impacting HPD overtime and World Cup security plans.

Body found in drainage canal in northeast Houston

An investigation is underway after a body was found in a small drainage canal on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

Senators Cornyn, Cruz lash out at Houston catch and release immigration ordinance

Senator Ted Cruz and Senator John Cornyn have both issued stinging rebukes of Houston City Council's decision to further minimize local police cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

What are PFAS? Why ‘forever chemicals’ in clothing are drawing health concerns

PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, are drawing renewed attention after Texas launched an investigation into Lululemon. Here’s what experts say about the possible health risks, how exposure can happen, and what consumers should know.