Vehicle hit by train in NE Harris County; at least 1 hospitalized

A train crashed into a vehicle on Lockwood Road Sunday afternoon. The train conductor was allegedly met with alligators while trying to help.

Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe storm threat

Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as a massive storm system threatens much of the state with hurricane-force winds, giant hail, and the risk of tornadoes.

Spring Branch ISD considers closing Northbrook Middle School amid $24M deficit

Spring Branch ISD is considering the permanent closure of Northbrook Middle School as the district grapples with a projected $24 million budget shortfall for the 2026-2027 academic year. The proposal, which would consolidate the middle school’s approximately 500 students into three neighboring campuses, has sparked concerns among families north of Interstate 10 who say their neighborhood is being disproportionately affected by district-wide cuts.

Texas led the nation in FCC complaints about Bad Bunny, Super Bowl

Texas took the top spot in the number of complaints filed to the Federal Communications Commission following Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime performance, with more than 200.

CLEAR Alert: Missing man last seen in Spring

Jason Pham was last seen Saturday morning in a neighborhood along Champions Forest Drive.

Former middle school teacher charged with indecency with a child in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said a former middle school teacher is facing an indecency with a child charge tied to an alleged incident with a student more than five years ago.

Man shot during fight with son at Houston gas station, police say

A man is in critical condition after he was shot by his son multiple times during an argument at a gas station, police said.

Montgomery County disturbing discovery: 2 dead dogs, pig found in plastic bags

A disturbing discovery in a New Caney neighborhood has sparked an animal cruelty investigation after multiple dead dogs, and even a pig, were found stuffed inside plastic bags along a residential street, alarming nearby residents and prompting a call for answers.

Lee Gilley case: Judge issues gag order ahead of upcoming trial

The judge in the case of a husband accused of killing his pregnant wife in 2024 has issued a gag order, according to court records.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Making things 'pitch' perfect at Houston Stadium

There is no World Cup, without a pitch to play on, and on Friday, we got an inside look at what is now known as Houston Stadium, formerly known as NRG Stadium. Crews are prepping and installing the grass, which is a mix of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial rye grass. 

What’s next for Cesar Chavez Blvd? Community meetings and budget fears delay city discussions

A high-profile plan to rename one of the East End’s thoroughfares has hit a sudden procedural snag as city officials and community leaders grapple with the cultural fallout of stripping Cesar Chavez’s name from the boulevard.