Big Bend border security: $1.7B project to bring 200+ miles of roads, cameras, and more
After the story broke last week of $1.7 billion being awarded for border security efforts in the Big Bend region despite "no wall" in the works, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has explained the details of their plans.
After the story broke last week of $1.7 billion being awarded for border security efforts in the Big Bend region despite "no wall" in the works, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has explained the details of their plans.
Alvin ISD's Mark and Wilder Elementary closed for remainder of school year due to water damage
Two Alvin ISD elementary schools will be closed for Wednesday due to reported damage, according to the school district.
Two Alvin ISD elementary schools will be closed for Wednesday due to reported damage, according to the school district.
Man accused of killing his older brother in Midtown parking garage
Damen Lee's brother was found dead in a vehicle on Sunday afternoon.
Damen Lee's brother was found dead in a vehicle on Sunday afternoon.
Bond for Crosby murder suspect Courtney Smith set at $1 million
Bond was set at $1 million for the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 21-year-old woman at the home where they were both staying in Crosby.
Bond was set at $1 million for the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 21-year-old woman at the home where they were both staying in Crosby.
Sabine Pass crash: 5th person dies after van crashes into bus on highway 87
Texas DPS has identified Caleb Burge, 22, as the fifth person who has died in the crash between a passenger van and a bus on Highway 87 in Sabine Pass.
Texas DPS has identified Caleb Burge, 22, as the fifth person who has died in the crash between a passenger van and a bus on Highway 87 in Sabine Pass.
Oklahoma trucker charged after 42 migrants found locked in hot tractor-trailer at Texas checkpoint
An out-of-state truck driver faces federal charges following a failed human smuggling attempt involving 42 migrants who were found trapped inside a hot, locked tractor-trailer at a South Texas Border Patrol checkpoint, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
An out-of-state truck driver faces federal charges following a failed human smuggling attempt involving 42 migrants who were found trapped inside a hot, locked tractor-trailer at a South Texas Border Patrol checkpoint, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
Tomball woman charged with murder called 911 to confess to shooting boyfriend
Nancy Merrel, 68, has been charged with murder after calling to tell police she shot her boyfriend at a Tomball apartment.
Nancy Merrel, 68, has been charged with murder after calling to tell police she shot her boyfriend at a Tomball apartment.
Lockdown lifted at Klein Forest HS after report of weapon deemed false
Klein ISD says a lockdown was lifted at Klein Forest High School on Wednesday morning after law enforcement determined that a report of a person with a weapon on campus was false.
Klein ISD says a lockdown was lifted at Klein Forest High School on Wednesday morning after law enforcement determined that a report of a person with a weapon on campus was false.
Kerr County installs first flash flood warning sirens under Senate Bill 3
Officials announced Wednesday that Kerr County has become the first municipality to fully install and test its outdoor warning siren technology under Senate Bill 3.
Officials announced Wednesday that Kerr County has become the first municipality to fully install and test its outdoor warning siren technology under Senate Bill 3.
27 bricks of cocaine wash up on Galveston beach
Galveston police say 27 individually-wrapped packages of cocaine washed up on a beach Tuesday morning.
Galveston police say 27 individually-wrapped packages of cocaine washed up on a beach Tuesday morning.
Houston shooting: 1 killed outside Richmond Avenue business
Police are investigating a deadly shooting off of Richmond Avenue in west Houston on Wednesday morning.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting off of Richmond Avenue in west Houston on Wednesday morning.
Traffic: I-610 North Loop main lanes closed due to heavy truck
There will be major traffic delays northeast of Houston due to I-610 North Loop eastbound lanes being closed on Wednesday due to a heavy truck crash.
There will be major traffic delays northeast of Houston due to I-610 North Loop eastbound lanes being closed on Wednesday due to a heavy truck crash.
3 shot, injured near Channelview apartment; suspect on the run
Investigators are looking into the shooting of three males at an apartment complex in Channelview.
Investigators are looking into the shooting of three males at an apartment complex in Channelview.
Driver warns others after 'bad gas' incident in Spring Branch
An employee at the Circle K along Long Point Road says four to six customers reported problems and that there was water in the gas. The employee says the issue has since been resolved.
An employee at the Circle K along Long Point Road says four to six customers reported problems and that there was water in the gas. The employee says the issue has since been resolved.
Galveston mother speaks out after son killed in officer-involved shooting during traffic stop
The mother of Randy Martin is calling for transparency after the 47-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a Galveston traffic stop Monday night. Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.
The mother of Randy Martin is calling for transparency after the 47-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a Galveston traffic stop Monday night. Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.
Texas adds deaf, hard of hearing designation to driver’s licenses
The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.
Houston weather: No warnings currently in effect in the Houston area
The daily threat for heavy rainfall for the week has arrived to the Houston area for Tuesday night.
The daily threat for heavy rainfall for the week has arrived to the Houston area for Tuesday night.
Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to killing Houston mechanic over $500 repair days before Christmas 2022
One of two men facing murder charges in connection of the death of a Houston mechanic days before Christmas in 2022 has pleaded guilty to the crime, according to court records.
One of two men facing murder charges in connection of the death of a Houston mechanic days before Christmas in 2022 has pleaded guilty to the crime, according to court records.
Second murder suspect this month vanishes after cutting off Harris County ankle monitor
Public court records from May 2026 reveal that Harris County prosecutors must legally petition a judge to force private tracking companies to hand over GPS logs during active fugitive manhunts. This bureaucratic process was documented after murder defendant Walter Pozos allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor and skipped his scheduled jury trial. While victim advocates argue that this extra step creates dangerous delays for law enforcement trying to track fleeing suspects, Harris County Pretrial Services has declined to comment on their data-sharing protocols or the timeline of Pozos' escape.
Public court records from May 2026 reveal that Harris County prosecutors must legally petition a judge to force private tracking companies to hand over GPS logs during active fugitive manhunts. This bureaucratic process was documented after murder defendant Walter Pozos allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor and skipped his scheduled jury trial. While victim advocates argue that this extra step creates dangerous delays for law enforcement trying to track fleeing suspects, Harris County Pretrial Services has declined to comment on their data-sharing protocols or the timeline of Pozos' escape.
River Oaks: Family members release statement following murder-suicide of Houston restaurant owners, children
Family members of Thy Mitchell, the mother killed in a River Oaks murder-suicide, have released a statement on social media.
Family members of Thy Mitchell, the mother killed in a River Oaks murder-suicide, have released a statement on social media.