12-year-old boy shot while sitting in minivan in Harris County parking lot

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said a 12-year-old boy was wounded Friday night when he was caught in the crossfire as someone in a sedan fired at a truck driving through a parking lot.

Houston weather: Saturday brings a break in humidity

Slightly drier air has moved in, with dew points dropping into the 60s. It won’t feel like fall, but it's noticeably less humid. 

Houston ISD Westbury High School student killed in shooting near campus

A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting.

Airbnb invests $6.4 million in Austin affordable housing project

Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative.

Houston weather: Still hot, less humid through Saturday

Slightly drier air has moved in, with dew points dropping into the 60s. It won’t feel like fall, but it's noticeably less humid. Lower humidity should stick around through the first part of the weekend.   Highs will still reach the low to mid 90s Saturday.

Texas proclaims Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor late music legend

Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library.

Prairie View A&M jumps to No. 13 HBCU rank alongside record Fall enrollment

Prairie View A&M University climbed five spots to No. 13 among historically Black colleges and universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, driven by gains in overall national standings and record student enrollment.

Talarico's lead narrows over Paxton in Texas US Senate race

Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Hurricane Polo: Why Texas is keeping an eye on the monster Pacific storm

Hurricane Polo is raging off the Pacific coast of Mexico, but forecasters in Texas are keeping a close eye on the monstrous storm.

Grammy-nominated artist Frankie J devastated after $100K+ in music gear, awards stolen from storage unit

Grammy-nominated recording artist Frankie J is pleading for the return of more than $100,000 worth of stolen studio equipment and career awards taken from his New Caney, Texas, storage unit.