Texas approves use of new test for public university admissions

Texas public universities may now use the Classic Learning Test when considering students who do not qualify for automatic admission.

Former Texas deputy pleads guilty to child exploitation charges, faces 60 years

A former Texas law enforcement officer faces up to 60 years in federal prison after pleading guilty Monday to child exploitation charges in federal court, officials announced.

Measles outbreak reported in Montgomery County: DSHS

State health officials are urging residents and health care professionals in Montgomery County to stay alert after a recent measles outbreak.

5-month-old dead in Hockley after reports they were unresponsive

Harris County authorities are investigating after an infant was pronounced dead in the Hockley area on Wednesday morning.

Richmond couple shot while celebrating 31st anniversary

What was supposed to be a joyous anniversary celebration turned into a nightmare for a Richmond couple who were shot multiple times while driving to dinner.

Sugar Land teen recovering after rare barracuda attack in Turks and Caicos

A 13-year-old girl from Sugar Land is recovering after she was severely bitten by a barracuda while vacationing with her family in Turks and Caicos. Claire Macdonel is now back in the Houston area, where she's preparing to undergo surgery on her hand.

28-year-old accused officer killer back behind bars after posting a million-dollar bond

The man who made national headlines after becoming the first known defendant charged with killing a police officer to receive bond in Harris County is back behind bars.

Situational awareness expert shares simple safety tips after recent Houston-area shootings

After three recent shootings at popular shopping destinations across the Houston area, many people are asking the same question: How can I better protect myself in public?

City of Houston's minority, woman, small business program ruled unconstitutional

A federal court has ruled the City of Houston's Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program as unconstitutional, according to court records.

2 Texas men sentenced to 11+ years in federal fentanyl trafficking scheme

Two North Texas men have been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for operating a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed thousands of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

New Texas THC rules to take effect Friday

After months of back-and-forth in court, new THC rules are set to go into effect Friday in Texas.

Abbott leads Hinojosa in latest poll on Texas governor’s race

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott leads his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, in a poll released Tuesday.