Cinco de Mayo Houston 2026: Events, food and festivals
Houston kicks off extensive Cinco de Mayo festivities today across Downtown, Montrose, and Uptown, featuring mariachi performances, tequila tastings, and street food parties.
Houston kicks off extensive Cinco de Mayo festivities today across Downtown, Montrose, and Uptown, featuring mariachi performances, tequila tastings, and street food parties.
Katy-area man dies after being held in chokehold by teen son: sheriff
A man died after being held in a chokehold by his teen son near Katy, the sheriff’s office says.
A man died after being held in a chokehold by his teen son near Katy, the sheriff’s office says.
HPD officer fired after racist video still has active peace officer license, TCOLE says
Former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez, fired after a racist video surfaced, still has an active peace officer license, according to TCOLE. The DA is now reviewing her cases.
Former Houston police officer Ashley Gonzalez, fired after a racist video surfaced, still has an active peace officer license, according to TCOLE. The DA is now reviewing her cases.
Fort Bend ISD, Burton Elementary staff fired over alleged abuse of special needs students
A Fresno mother is demanding answers after Fort Bend ISD and the Sheriff’s Office confirmed valid allegations of child abuse involving multiple staff members at Burton Elementary.
A Fresno mother is demanding answers after Fort Bend ISD and the Sheriff’s Office confirmed valid allegations of child abuse involving multiple staff members at Burton Elementary.
Video: Pregnant Houston-area woman says dogs attacked her pet
A pregnant Houston-area mother says she was forced to defend herself in her own yard after dogs attacked her pet.
A pregnant Houston-area mother says she was forced to defend herself in her own yard after dogs attacked her pet.
River Oaks shooting: Father, pregnant mother, 2 children killed in shooting on Kingston Street
Houston police are on the scene following a deadly shooting where officials said multiple people were killed, officials said.
Houston police are on the scene following a deadly shooting where officials said multiple people were killed, officials said.
TX-18 debate: Menefee, Green participate in Democratic primary runoff
Democratic Congressmen Christian Menefee and Al Green will participate in a debate on Monday evening. They face off in a primary runoff on May 26 to represent Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
Democratic Congressmen Christian Menefee and Al Green will participate in a debate on Monday evening. They face off in a primary runoff on May 26 to represent Texas’ 18th Congressional District.
Husband accused of strangling his pregnant wife 'fled the jurisdiction', captured in Italy
Lee Gilley, the man accused of strangling his pregnant wife and will stand trial, has been captured in Italy after a report he had tampered with his GPS device and “fled the jurisdiction.”
Lee Gilley, the man accused of strangling his pregnant wife and will stand trial, has been captured in Italy after a report he had tampered with his GPS device and “fled the jurisdiction.”
Houston police clear area following suspicious package report near Galleria Mall
Houston police have cleared the area following a report of a suspicious package near the Galleria Mall.
Houston police have cleared the area following a report of a suspicious package near the Galleria Mall.
World's most powerful telescope being built in Chile has Texas ties
The world's most powerful telescope may live in Chile, but parts of the project will call Texas home.
The world's most powerful telescope may live in Chile, but parts of the project will call Texas home.
Harris County: Body found in wooded area on Spears Road, authorities investigating
Harris County authorities are investigating after a person was found dead on Monday, officials said.
Harris County authorities are investigating after a person was found dead on Monday, officials said.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts: 53,000 Tier 2 students selected in latest rollout
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
Texas is expanding its first statewide school choice program by awarding state-funded education savings accounts to more than 53,000 low-income students via a randomized lottery.
Houston weather: Warmer Tuesday on the way
A warmer weather pattern is on the way for your Tuesday across the Houston-area.
A warmer weather pattern is on the way for your Tuesday across the Houston-area.
Harris County crime: Mother accused of leaving her 2 children home alone for 6 weeks
A mother is facing charges after officials said she left her children home alone for six weeks, according to court records.
A mother is facing charges after officials said she left her children home alone for six weeks, according to court records.
Texas secures $286M as $7.4B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement takes effect
Texas AG Ken Paxton announces that the $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma settlement is now official, securing $286.5 million for state addiction recovery and permanently banning the Sackler family from the U.S. opioid market.
Texas AG Ken Paxton announces that the $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma settlement is now official, securing $286.5 million for state addiction recovery and permanently banning the Sackler family from the U.S. opioid market.
Texas doctor convicted for illegally distributing 1 million opioid pills in Houston 'pill mill' scheme
A Houston-area doctor faces up to 100 years in prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill" that illegally distributed over a million opioid prescriptions for profit.
A Houston-area doctor faces up to 100 years in prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill" that illegally distributed over a million opioid prescriptions for profit.
Dell Technologies board approves changing legal home to Texas
Dell Technologies is looking to change its legal home to Texas.
Dell Technologies is looking to change its legal home to Texas.
Texas plane crash: Victims were members of same pickleball club
The five people killed in Friday's plane crash in Hays County have been identified as members of the same Amarillo pickleball club.
The five people killed in Friday's plane crash in Hays County have been identified as members of the same Amarillo pickleball club.
Houston's Freedom Over Texas 2026: Fourth of July fireworks, concerts, tickets
Country music star Keith Urban will headline Houston’s Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas, this year. Here's how to get tickets.
Country music star Keith Urban will headline Houston’s Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas, this year. Here's how to get tickets.
Houston’s Westheimer off-ramp ranked as the most stressful exit in Texas
Houston’s West Loop Exit 8 to Westheimer Road is ranked the most stressful highway off-ramp in Texas due to heavy congestion and poor spacing.
Houston’s West Loop Exit 8 to Westheimer Road is ranked the most stressful highway off-ramp in Texas due to heavy congestion and poor spacing.