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

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.”

Texas Education Freedom Accounts: 53,000 Tier 2 students selected in latest rollout

Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.

Houston weather: Warmer Tuesday on the way

A warmer weather pattern is on the way for your Tuesday across the Houston-area.

Texas secures $286M as $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement takes effect

Texas AG Ken Paxton announces that the $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma settlement is now official, securing $286.5 million for state addiction recovery and permanently banning the Sackler family from the U.S. opioid market.

Texas plane crash: Victims were members of same pickleball club

The five people killed in Friday's plane crash in Hays County have been identified as members of the same Amarillo pickleball club.

Houston’s Westheimer off-ramp ranked as the most stressful exit in Texas

Houston’s West Loop Exit 8 to Westheimer Road is ranked the most stressful highway off-ramp in Texas due to heavy congestion and poor spacing.