Harris County teen accused of shooting, killing father during altercation

A family dispute in northwest Harris County turned deadly after a teenager allegedly shot and killed his father, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Breaking Bond: Suspect predator back in jail for violating bond conditions

Two days after being arrested on charges of super aggravated sexual assault of a child, the suspect was free on bonds totaling $185,000.

Neighbor catches two children jumping from burning Houston townhome

A family of four is recovering after a fire broke out at a townhome in Houston’s Greater Heights area early Thursday morning. The Houston Fire Department says a neighbor helped rescue two children who jumped from a third-story window to escape the flames.

Cy-Fair ISD faces 'difficult decisions' after voters reject all 5 bond measures

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD leadership is heading back to the drawing board after voters sent a sweeping message at the ballot box, overwhelmingly rejecting all five school funding propositions on the ballot.

Houston group pushes for parking reform, saying requirements drive up costs and limit development

Strong Towns Houston is advocating for changes to the city's minimum parking requirements, arguing that large parking lots increase development costs, contribute to higher rents and take up valuable space that could be used for housing, small businesses and walkable neighborhoods.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice files for bankruptcy facing $3M in debt

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy as he deals with the financial fallout from a 2024 crash in Dallas.

Houston Proposition A passes: HPD preparing for policy changes, effective date still unclear

Houston voters approved Proposition A, the Houston Freedom Act, making misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD’s lowest enforcement priority and restricting no-knock search warrants. The mayor’s office says HPD will work toward required policy changes and necessary training before the amendment takes effect, but the city has not confirmed that date.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for release of man injured in ICE incident

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for the immediate release of Miguel Parra Hernandez, who was struck by an ICE agent's vehicle last month. She is also raising concerns about his access to legal counsel, family visitation and medical care.

Dallas man arrested at JFK airport in $373M bank fraud case; 13 others indicted

The suspected ringleader in a $373 million bank-account-takeover scheme targeting thousands of U.S. residents was arrested in New York while trying to board a one-way flight to Malaysia.

Border officers intercept 1,082 pounds of meth concealed in produce shipment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of leeks, the agency said.

Bluebonnet tattoos bloom across Texas after blue-wave election

Tattoo studios across Texas are experiencing record demand for bluebonnet and blue-accented designs as clients ink permanent tributes following the 2026 midterm elections.