Texas 'mariachi brothers' released from ICE custody after lawmakers intervene

Brothers who were invited to perform mariachi music at the White House last summer are part of a family who's been released from ICE custody in Texas. 

Houston Rodeo responds to Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo's claims of 'manhandling' at concert

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo released a response on Thursday after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo claimed that she was “manhandled" and escorted out of Tuesday night’s Megan Maroney concert.

Members of Michigan synagogue that was attacked have Texas ties

Texas synagogues are emphasizing safety and sharing their support for Temple Israel in Michigan after an armed man rammed his vehicle into the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday.

Corpus Christi braces for water crisis as reserves hit record lows; Abbott warns of state intervention

Corpus Christi faces a historic water crisis as reservoirs hit record lows. City officials are pushing a $1B infrastructure plan while Governor Abbott warns of potential state intervention.

New Texas Animal-Friendly license plate design supports spay/neuter initiatives

Attention, Texas animal lovers! There's a newly-designed Animal-Friendly license plate available, supporting spay and neuter initiatives across the state.

Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo posts recordings from night of Houston rodeo incident

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo posted four videos overnight on Thursday in response to the Houston rodeo incident after reports she tried to sit in a premium seat that she didn’t have a ticket for during Tuesday night’s concert.

Missing Pearland girl, 7, found dead after Amber Alert

Skylar Hopson, the missing 7-year-old Pearland girl at the center of an Amber Alert, has been found dead, police say.

Advocate highlights risks for autistic children after child found dead in Pearland retention pond

Pearland police say 7-year-old Skylar Hopson was found dead in a retention pond after being reported missing from her home Wednesday morning. An autism advocate says the case highlights the dangers of wandering and the challenges families with autistic children face.

President Trump Endorses Brandon Herrera in Texas’ 23rd District, following Tony Gonzales’ withdrawal

President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.

Suspect arrested after entering Klein ISD front office with gun

The principal of Zwink Elementary says an armed suspect entered the school's front office without identifying himself.

Texas midwife's license suspended after deaths of mother, infant

A Central Texas midwife has had her license suspended after a mother and an infant died in her care, a state regulation agency announced Wednesday.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo catches heat for Rodeo Houston concert incident

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is catching flack online after sources tell FOX 26 she tried to sit in a premium seat that she didn’t have a ticket for during Tuesday night’s Rodeo Houston concert.

Houston weather: Cooler temps follow Wednesday storms

After storms blew across Southeast Texas on Wednesday, cooler air will return to the Houston area for a few days.

U.S. citizen arrested after $1M+ meth seizure at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1 million worth of methamphetamine and arrested a 22-year-old U.S. citizen during a vehicle inspection at the Roma International Bridge.