Texas Southern University terminates Athletic Director Dr. Kevin Granger

Texas Southern University has terminated Athletic Director Dr. Kevin Granger and removed his retired jersey banner from the campus arena following investigations into allegations made in a civil lawsuit last year. Granger has denied the allegations.

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.

Records: Suspect at Klein ISD school office armed with gun, taser

An armed man in tactical gear was stopped by a secure lobby at Zwink Elementary on Tuesday after slipping through a front door that failed to latch properly. Klein ISD defended waiting 24 hours to alert parents, stating the delay was a tactical move coordinated with the FBI.

Texas ban on smokable THC products to take effect March 31

New rules were adopted recently by the Texas Department of State Health Services, which prohibit stores from selling any smokable form of THC, including hemp derivatives. 

Conservationists among 100+ to sign letter asking Congress to ban Big Bend border wall

About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks. 

Suspect charged for death of missing Houston woman Angela Diaz

A man has been charged for the death of Angela Diaz, a 22-year-old Houston woman whose remains were found a year after she was reported missing.

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. 

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.