Houston weather: Scattered storms possible on Wednesday

Rain chances look to return to the Houston area late Wednesday. Some of those storms could produce brief heavy rain, hail and gusty winds.

Texas DPS proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards, and more

Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.

Texas Senate GOP runoff: Paxton narrowly leads Cornyn in latest poll

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.

Family identifies couple killed in suspected murder-suicide in River Oaks; owned 2 restaurants in Montrose

Family and friends have identified the family of four killed in a suspected murder-suicide at a River Oaks on Monday afternoon. We've learned the couple's names are Matthew and Thy Mitchell.

Houston mayor unveils FY2027 budget proposal with new municipal fees

Facing a "broken financial system" and years of structural instability, Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Tuesday unveiled a FY2027 budget proposal that introduces new municipal fees for garbage and infrastructure to avoid what he called an "unaffordable" property tax hike.

Father dead after fight at Katy-area home: HCSO

A man is dead after a fight at a Katy-area home ended with him in a chokehold in the front yard, authorities say.

Civil rights groups file lawsuit to stop Texas immigration law

A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.

Cinco de Mayo Houston 2026: Events, food and festivals

Houston kicks off extensive Cinco de Mayo festivities today across Downtown, Montrose, and Uptown, featuring mariachi performances, tequila tastings, and street food parties.

HPD officer fired after racist video still has active peace officer license, TCOLE says

Former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez, fired after a racist video surfaced, still has an active peace officer license, according to TCOLE. The DA is now reviewing her cases.

Fort Bend ISD, Burton Elementary staff fired over alleged abuse of special needs students

A Fresno mother is demanding answers after Fort Bend ISD and the Sheriff’s Office confirmed valid allegations of child abuse involving multiple staff members at Burton Elementary.

Video: Pregnant Houston-area woman says dogs attacked her pet

A pregnant Houston-area mother says she was forced to defend herself in her own yard after dogs attacked her pet.

TX-18 debate: Menefee, Green participate in Democratic primary runoff debate

Democratic Congressmen Christian Menefee and Al Green will participate in a debate on Monday evening. They face off in a primary runoff on May 26 to represent Texas’ 18th Congressional District.

Husband accused of strangling his pregnant wife 'fled the jurisdiction', captured in Italy

Lee Gilley, the man accused of strangling his pregnant wife and will stand trial, has been captured in Italy after a report he had tampered with his GPS device and “fled the jurisdiction.”