Harris County commissioners pass property tax rate increase, approve $3 billion budget

Harris County commissioners have made their votes on the proposed property tax rate increases intended to help close an estimated $181 million budget shortfall.

Harris County crime: Family speaks out after man shot, killed while following robbery suspect

A family is heartbroken after 34-year-old Victor Thomas Gonzalez was murdered in north Harris County. Investigators say he was robbed at gunpoint, called 911 and then was shot while following the suspects.

Defamation lawsuit against former Gateway pastor Robert Morris appealed to Texas Supreme Court

The victim who former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris admitted to sexually abusing in the 1980s is taking a recently-dismissed civil lawsuit against Morris to the Texas Supreme Court.

Houston Rodeo expands footprint with new $300M agricultural complex on Highway 288

Designed to complement rather than replace its long-standing home at Reliant Park, the new facility will expand capacity for livestock pens, horse stalls, and interactive educational programming. Funded entirely by the organization and set to open for the 2029 season, the volunteer-named complex ensures the Rodeo's community and agricultural mission continues for decades to come.

Houston crime: Thieves use sledgehammer to steal $10K in rare Pokémon merchandise

Houston police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others after an overnight break-in at a West Houston card shop left the business with thousands of dollars in stolen Pokémon inventory and heavy property damage.

Houston City Hall celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, cultural pride, and memorial

Houston City Hall came alive with music, dance, and cultural pride as the city kicked off its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, honoring local community leaders while addressing pressing issues affecting the area's growing Latino population.

$12 billion in Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals

The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.

Burn ban in effect for parts of Harris County

For 90 days, outdoor fires other than the ones allowed could lead to fines and/or charges.

Texas Stock Exchange welcomes first newly launched ETF

One day after the Texas Stock Exchange celebrated gaining its first primary listings and first exchange-traded funds, the market is celebrating its first launch of a brand-new ETF.

'Endangered' missing man found safe

A man has been found safe after going missing in west Houston earlier this week.

Talarico, Paxton in dead heat in latest Texas Senate poll

The latest polling in Texas' pivotal U.S. Senate race shows a dead heat between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.