Gov. Abbott activates additional Texas emergency resources ahead of potential weekend flood threat

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to mobilize additional state emergency response resources as multiple rounds of thunderstorms could potentially bring flooding to South and West Texas. 

2024 Brenham DPS crash: Driver sentenced to life in prison, pleaded guilty to capital murder

The man accused of intentionally driving an 18-wheeler into a Brenham Texas Department of Public Safety office in 2024, killing two people, has been sentenced after agreeing to a plea deal.

Breaking Bond: Suspect predator back in jail for violating bond conditions

Two days after being arrested on charges of super aggravated sexual assault of a child, the suspect was free on bonds totaling $185,000.

Neighbor catches two children jumping from burning Houston townhome

A family of four is recovering after a fire broke out at a townhome in Houston’s Greater Heights area early Thursday morning. The Houston Fire Department says a neighbor helped rescue two children who jumped from a third-story window to escape the flames.

Cy-Fair ISD faces 'difficult decisions' after voters reject all 5 bond measures

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD leadership is heading back to the drawing board after voters sent a sweeping message at the ballot box, overwhelmingly rejecting all five school funding propositions on the ballot.

Houston group pushes for parking reform, saying requirements drive up costs and limit development

Strong Towns Houston is advocating for changes to the city's minimum parking requirements, arguing that large parking lots increase development costs, contribute to higher rents and take up valuable space that could be used for housing, small businesses and walkable neighborhoods.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice files for bankruptcy facing $3M in debt

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy as he deals with the financial fallout from a 2024 crash in Dallas.

Houston Proposition A passes: HPD preparing for policy changes, effective date still unclear

Houston voters approved Proposition A, the Houston Freedom Act, making misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD’s lowest enforcement priority and restricting no-knock search warrants. The mayor’s office says HPD will work toward required policy changes and necessary training before the amendment takes effect, but the city has not confirmed that date.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for release of man injured in ICE incident

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for the immediate release of Miguel Parra Hernandez, who was struck by an ICE agent's vehicle last month. She is also raising concerns about his access to legal counsel, family visitation and medical care.