Person of interest sought following assault outside Pasadena bar

The person of interest is believed to have been at the bar with someone who matches the assault suspect's description.

Former Houston ISD teacher's aide gets 2 years in federal prison drug trafficking

A former Houston ISD teacher aide was sentenced to federal prison for her role in a drug trafficking organization, the U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Texas said.

Funeral service Friday for Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis

A funeral service will be held on Friday to honor the life of Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Houston last month.

Tony Gonzales drops out of race for House reelection in Texas

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from a congressional district rooted in San Antonio, has dropped out of a runoff race for his reelection after a scandal over an affair gained national attention. 

FBI Houston searching for 'Coverall Crook' for multiple bank robberies

The FBI Violent Crime Task Force is asking for the public's help identifying and locating a man dubbed the “Coverall Crook" who robbed three banks in the last two weeks.

Channelview residents raise concerns about chemical barges, cancer rates at San Jacinto River town hall

Channelview residents gathered at a town hall to discuss pollution concerns tied to chemical barges on the San Jacinto River and a state cancer study showing elevated rates of several cancers in nearby communities.

Big changes for Texas SNAP recipients involving work requirements, what you can no longer buy

On April 1, Texas becomes the first state to ban SNAP recipients from buying candy, gum, and sweetened soft drinks. Many more changes are underway for SNAP users, the most in recent memory.

GOP House leaders ask Gonzales to drop reelection bid after affair confession

Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have asked Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to drop out of his race for reelection. 

Texas GOP Senate runoff heats up as Paxton sets conditions for potential exit

Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed to a May 26 runoff after neither secured 50% of the vote on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a well-known Texas politician says the extended Republican contest gives Democrats a strategic head start for the general election.

Texas DPS announces major traffic crackdown for Spring Break

Texas state troopers are launching a high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign through March 17 to crack down on speeding and impaired driving during the busy spring break travel period.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston to receive nearly $10M to enhance public transportation

U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced on Thursday that the U.S. Department of Transportation said public transit systems across Houston were awarded almost $10 million dollars ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Camp Mystic can reopen despite flooding victim lawsuit, Texas judge decides

A judge has declined to close Camp Mystic after the family of one of the 27 campers and staffers killed in last summer's deadly Hill Country flooding sued to that end earlier this year. 

Nasdaq Texas launches new dual-listing exchange with historic Battle of Alamo ceremony

On the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, Nasdaq officially launched Nasdaq Texas, a new dual-listing venue headquartered in Dallas that allows companies to align with the state’s corporate governance laws.