Missouri City house fire injures 2 firefighters, kills 2 pets

Two firefighters were injured and two pets died in a house fire that caused major damage to a Missouri City home on Saturday evening.

Shepherd-area residents evacuated after Friday gas leak

Officials say FM 1127 could remain closed through the weekend. Displaced residents can be reimbursed.

Nearly 200 volunteers fan out across Houston suburbs to fight trafficking ahead of World Cup rush

As the global spotlight shines on Houston for the FIFA World Cup, a local organization warns that a shadow economy is ramping up right alongside the soccer rush. The nonprofit organization Elijah Rising confirms 185 volunteers have signed up for a massive, coordinated outreach operation targeting suburban hotels and motels.

Japan national team, fans ready for opening World Cup tilt

Japan is set to face the Netherlands Saturday afternoon at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, and fans are excited to get even a passing glance at their favorite players.

Texas expands screwworm inspector training to quicken response

The state of Texas has released an online course designed to train more animal health, livestock and agriculture professionals in identifying infestations of the New World screwworm.

Talarico 'going to Hell' for views on Bible, Lt. Gov. Patrick says

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico was “going to Hell” for his views on the Bible while speaking at the Texas GOP Convention Friday.

Woman found dead outside west Houston apartment complex

Houston police are investigating after a woman was found dead outside an apartment complex in west Houston Friday night.

Residents near troubled Houston apartment complex say years of crime, gunfire have reached a breaking point

Homeowners living near the Jackson Square apartment complex in southwest Houston say years of crime, squatters and near-nightly gunfire have made the area unsafe, with one resident recently finding a bullet hole in his bathroom.

Texas Tech officials address sports betting controversy surrounding transfer QB Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech University Athletics' top leadership released an unprecedented 21-minute video defending quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s court-ordered return to the field, framing his permanent NCAA gambling ban as a matter of recovering from a medical addiction.

Harris County crime: Brisket bandit busted by authorities

One man is facing charges after authorities said he stole brisket and ribs from a Houston business, authorities said.