Houston Proposition A passes: HPD preparing for policy changes, effective date still unclear
Houston voters approved Proposition A, the Houston Freedom Act, making misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD’s lowest enforcement priority and restricting no-knock search warrants. The mayor’s office says HPD will work toward required policy changes and necessary training before the amendment takes effect, but the city has not confirmed that date.
Houston voters approved Proposition A, the Houston Freedom Act, making misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD’s lowest enforcement priority and restricting no-knock search warrants. The mayor’s office says HPD will work toward required policy changes and necessary training before the amendment takes effect, but the city has not confirmed that date.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for release of man injured in ICE incident
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for the immediate release of Miguel Parra Hernandez, who was struck by an ICE agent's vehicle last month. She is also raising concerns about his access to legal counsel, family visitation and medical care.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for the immediate release of Miguel Parra Hernandez, who was struck by an ICE agent's vehicle last month. She is also raising concerns about his access to legal counsel, family visitation and medical care.
Dallas man arrested at JFK airport in $373M bank fraud case; 13 others indicted
The suspected ringleader in a $373 million bank-account-takeover scheme targeting thousands of U.S. residents was arrested in New York while trying to board a one-way flight to Malaysia.
The suspected ringleader in a $373 million bank-account-takeover scheme targeting thousands of U.S. residents was arrested in New York while trying to board a one-way flight to Malaysia.
Online sale turns to robbery in South Central Houston; 1 shot
Police say a person who was selling a cell phone was robbed and shot on Thursday evening.
Police say a person who was selling a cell phone was robbed and shot on Thursday evening.
Border officers intercept 1,082 pounds of meth concealed in produce shipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of leeks, the agency said.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of leeks, the agency said.
Tallest player in Women’s College Basketball history cleared for 4 seasons at Texas Tech
A 7'1 Texas Tech women's basketball player has now been granted four years of eligibility by the NCAA.
A 7'1 Texas Tech women's basketball player has now been granted four years of eligibility by the NCAA.
2 suspects abandon vehicle after crashing into north Harris County home
The crash happened at home just north of Beltway 8 along Bammel North Houston Road.
The crash happened at home just north of Beltway 8 along Bammel North Houston Road.
'Forging a new way forward': Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa discusses transition
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa held her first news conference Thursday in Austin to discuss the transition with outgoing Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa held her first news conference Thursday in Austin to discuss the transition with outgoing Gov. Greg Abbott.
Bluebonnet tattoos bloom across Texas after blue-wave election
Tattoo studios across Texas are experiencing record demand for bluebonnet and blue-accented designs as clients ink permanent tributes following the 2026 midterm elections.
Tattoo studios across Texas are experiencing record demand for bluebonnet and blue-accented designs as clients ink permanent tributes following the 2026 midterm elections.
Lockheed Martin agrees to pay $29.5 million to resolve federal DEI discrimination claims
Lockheed Martin agreed to pay $29.5 million to settle DOJ False Claims Act allegations and an EEOC charge regarding race- and sex-based discrimination in its DEI programs.
Lockheed Martin agreed to pay $29.5 million to settle DOJ False Claims Act allegations and an EEOC charge regarding race- and sex-based discrimination in its DEI programs.
Democrat Sarah Eckhardt flips Texas comptroller seat, putting school vouchers under new scrutiny
As part of a major historic shift in Texas politics, Democratic State Senator Sarah Eckhardt has won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, flipping the state’s chief financial office blue for the first time since 1999.
As part of a major historic shift in Texas politics, Democratic State Senator Sarah Eckhardt has won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, flipping the state’s chief financial office blue for the first time since 1999.
How you can help brighten the holidays for hospitalized kids
What started with one wagon of Christmas presents for patients at Texas Children's Hospital has grown into a statewide effort to bring holiday joy to hospitalized children and foster youth.
What started with one wagon of Christmas presents for patients at Texas Children's Hospital has grown into a statewide effort to bring holiday joy to hospitalized children and foster youth.
Houston resident wins $5 million top prize in Texas Lottery scratch ticket
A Houston resident is $5 million richer after winning the top prize from a Texas Lottery scratch ticket game.
A Houston resident is $5 million richer after winning the top prize from a Texas Lottery scratch ticket game.
CBP intercept shipment of fake Chiefs championship rings at IAH disguised as hair pins
CBP officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport intercepted 75 counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rings shipped from China with an estimated MSRP of $750,000.
CBP officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport intercepted 75 counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rings shipped from China with an estimated MSRP of $750,000.
Gina Hinojosa education agenda: What could change for Texas schools?
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency.
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency.
Texas hemp: What will Vikki Goodwin as Lt. Governor do?
It's a new chapter in Texas politics and a possible new chapter for the state's hemp industry as well.
It's a new chapter in Texas politics and a possible new chapter for the state's hemp industry as well.
Ted Cruz says 'blue tsunami' took over Texas after Democrats swept statewide races
Cruz acknowledged Democrats won every statewide race in Texas, including James Talarico's Senate upset over Ken Paxton
Cruz acknowledged Democrats won every statewide race in Texas, including James Talarico's Senate upset over Ken Paxton
Greater Heights townhouse fire: Father critically burned helping rescue 2 children
A fire at a Houston townhouse in the Greater Heights area left a father in critical condition at the hospital after he helped get his two children and their mother to safety.
A fire at a Houston townhouse in the Greater Heights area left a father in critical condition at the hospital after he helped get his two children and their mother to safety.
Houston woman's death under investigation at Broadway Street apartment
Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found in an apartment in southeast Houston on Wednesday afternoon.
Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found in an apartment in southeast Houston on Wednesday afternoon.