Federal court allows SpaceX and Federal Government to proceed with Texas land exchange

A federal court has denied an injunction against a land exchange between SpaceX and the federal government, allowing the company to acquire over 700 acres of a South Texas wildlife refuge in exchange for 683 acres of private land.

Texas prisons must be air conditioned by 2029, federal judge orders

A federal judge has ruled that conditions in Texas prisons without air conditioning violate inmates’ constitutional rights and ordered the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to install air conditioning throughout its prison system by the end of 2029.

Former Texas DPS trooper sentenced to 10 years in prison after FBI finds chats with minors

A former Texas state trooper has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after an FBI undercover operation caught him attempting to entice someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl into sexual activity.

2 Willis High School students taken into custody after 'bomb' statements

Just a day after a gun was found at Willis High School, officials say two students were taken into custody on Tuesday for making comments about having a bomb.

Texas to execute second inmate in 2005 Jackson County triple murder

On Wednesday, an execution is scheduled for the second man convicted in a violent 2005 home invasion that resulted in the deaths of three people in Jackson County.

Talarico holds narrow lead over Paxton in latest Texas Senate poll

The latest poll from Texas Southern University shows Democrat James Talarico holding onto a narrow one-point lead over Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race to become Texas' next senator.

Pasadena ISD will not switch employee health insurance program after concerns

Pasadena ISD sent out an announcement to staff on Tuesday morning saying they will not switch the employee health insurance program after some raised concerns.

Tractor-trailer catches fire on Highway 59 northbound at Fannin Street

Drivers heading through Houston using the Southwest Freeway early Tuesday morning are facing delays following a major vehicle fire.

Truck hits Yale Street train overpass bridge in Washington Avenue area

Traffic had to redirected along a part of a road in the Washington Avenue Coalition area on Monday night after a truck struck a bridge overpass.

Pasadena ISD employees reeling over proposal that could cost them hundreds more a month for insurance

Pasadena ISD employees are raising concerns about a proposed switch to the statewide TRS Active Care health insurance program, saying the change could significantly increase their monthly premiums.

Former UT baseball player Carson Kainer shows power of organ donation

Nearly two decades after his father donated a kidney to him, former University of Texas baseball player Carson Kainer is sharing how the transplant changed his life and allowed him to pursue his dreams.

'Mumflation': Why Texas homecoming mums are costing Houston families more this year

If you have a high school student getting ready for homecoming season across Greater Houston, your wallet might already be feeling the squeeze. Parents and local artisans are reporting a sharp rise in the cost of homecoming mums.

Blue Bell sued by EEOC after firing Jewish worker over beard request

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Blue Bell Creameries, alleging the company unlawfully fired a Jewish technician after he requested a religious accommodation to keep his beard.

Houston weather: Heat, humidity to remain Tuesday, isolated storms possible

Heat and humidity stick around for the rest of the week, with only isolated rain chances each day. Most areas will remain rain-free, while humidity eases somewhat late in the week. Temperatures remain in the low to mid 90s.