Texas appeals court tosses injunction against Houston-area midwife

A Texas appeals court on Thursday said Attorney General Ken Paxton's office had not provided enough evidence to warrant an injunction against a Houston-area midwife accused of providing illegal abortions.

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rocks Texas Panhandle

An earthquake rocked the Texas Panhandle on Thursday morning, and was followed by a smaller quake in West Texas in the afternoon.

Investigation finds no historic cemetery at Tomball property after headstones discovered

An independent investigation into headstones discovered on a property in Tomball has concluded that no cemetery ever existed at the location, according to city officials.

9 rescued from wooden crates at Texas border in apparent human smuggling attempt

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents said nine undocumented migrants were rescued from wooden crates at the Falfurrias Checkpoint in an apparent human smuggling attempt.

SpaceX readies for another attempt at 13th Starship test flight in Texas

The company attempted to launch last week, but that attempt was scratched after several engines failed to start prior to the countdown reaching zero, according to Elon Musk.

Washington Avenue tattoo shop says months of harassment escalated when brick shattered front door

A Washington Avenue business says months of ongoing problems reached a dangerous turning point this week after a brick thrown during a confrontation shattered the front door of the shop.

Community meeting held in Houston's East End following deadly ICE shooting

A community meeting on immigration enforcement was held Wednesday night in Houston's East End following the ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

Harris Co. judge repeatedly ended woman's probation 'unsatisfactorily' before new theft charge, records show

A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory termination" — a practice critics say is unique to Harris County and allows repeat offenders to avoid prison.

Mathew Knowles brings the story of Destiny's Child to Houston

The Destiny’s Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute transforms the group’s biggest hits into a beautiful candlelight performance by a live string quintet, while Knowles shares behind-the-scenes stories and memories from the group’s incredible journey.

Houston leaders declare 2026 World Cup a triumph, cite $500M legacy and future bid ambitions

City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown.

Federal judge bars deportation of witness in deadly Houston ICE shooting

A federal judge has barred the deportation of one of the passengers who was in the van the day Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE officer in Houston.