Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention

Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options.

31-year-old career criminal granted bond for violent crime even though she's wanted in 3 states

Veronica Kiana Jones, who has six felony convictions and was wanted on bond forfeiture warrants, was granted a $50,000 bond in Harris County on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge.

Laredo Crime Stoppers Most Wanted suspect arrested at International Bridge

Federal officers have arrested one of Laredo’s most wanted fugitives after catching him at a border crossing for a 2021 shooting that left one dead and five injured.

Texas mourns Dolly Parton: George W. Bush and state leaders react to music legend's passing

From former President George W. Bush to state leaders, Texas officials from both sides of the aisle are paying tribute to country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton following her death at age 80.

Houston weather: More triple digit heat on the way for Wednesday

Highs reach the upper 90s to low 100s through Wednesday with heat index values climbing above 105°. A Heat Advisory remains in effect Tuesday and has been extended through 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Texas governor’s race: Abbott widens lead over Hinojosa in new poll

A new poll has found that while the Texas governor’s race is much tighter than similar races in the past, the gap between the candidates has widened.

Texas appeals court denies bid to block Galveston County’s new voting map

A Texas appeals court denied a request to block Galveston County from using voting maps drawn after the March primary elections for its November elections.

Montrose restaurant owner loses thousands to tap-to-pay fraud as local BBB warns small businesses

Owner Leighton Dickson estimates losing $5,000 to $6,000 across 30 to 40 chargebacks since opening on Mother's Day, a growing trend verified by Leah Napoliello of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston.

Family raises concerns over air conditioning issues at Houston ISD’s Oates Elementary

A concerned relative of students at Oates Elementary School is raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues at the Houston ISD campus as temperatures remain high across the Houston area.

From 'Best Little Whorehouse' to Cowboys halftime: Dolly Parton’s Texas ties

Dolly Parton’s legacy reached far beyond Tennessee. From filming “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" to stealing the show at a Cowboys Thanksgiving game, the country icon left her mark on the Lone Star State.

Senate poll finds Texas Democrats more energized as Talarico leads Paxton

State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting.