Houston-area school closures Tuesday for tropical depression

A tropical depression is approaching the Texas coast, prompting some Houston-area school districts to cancel school on Tuesday. Here's a list of school closures.

Man accused of recording someone in Houston Galleria mall bathroom

A man has been arrested in Houston after allegedly recording someone in a bathroom at the Galleria Mall, according to court documents.

Texas Killing Fields trial: Jury selection starts Monday for criminal trial

Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the first criminal trial directly tied to the deaths of women whose bodies were found in the area known as the Texas Killing Fields.

Why 1.2 million Texans are on the voter ‘suspense’ list and how to fix it

About 1.2 million Texas voters have been placed on the state’s "suspense" list with early voting in the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away.

CenterPoint activates Emergency Operations Center as Invest 97L approaches

CenterPoint Energy has activated its Emergency Operations Center as of Monday morning ahead of potential weather impacts from Invest 97L in the Gulf.

Four Houston Heights restaurants targeted in same-day break-ins

Four restaurants in Houston’s Heights neighborhood were targeted in a series of break-ins early Friday morning, and some business owners believe the incidents may be connected.

Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo released from ICE detention, family says

After 54 days in custody, Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo was released from ICE detention to rejoin his family following his detainment as a key witness to the fatal immigration officer shooting of his brother, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Silver Alert cancelled for 72-year-old Juan Ramirez last seen in North Houston

A Silver Alert has been canceled for 72-year-old Juan Ramirez, who was last seen Friday morning in Houston, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Manvel mayor reverses support for Flock cameras, calls for removal

Mayor Dan Davis says he supports police having license plate readers, but he has "significant concerns" with Flock's system as a whole.

Woman killed in Southwest Houston, possibly after overnight shooting

First responders were called to a southwest Houston home on Saturday after a report of a woman who went into cardiac arrest. HPD officials later confirmed that the woman had been shot multiple times.

Defense says Karmelo Anthony appeal is strengthened despite new trial denial

Though Karmelo Anthony’s motion for a new trial was denied following his conviction in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, defense attorneys say newly entered evidence strengthens their position as they prepare to take the appeal to the state appellate court.