Texas rep calls for public hearing on alleged state cover-up of ICE shooting

A Democratic state representative is demanding a public hearing of his committee regarding the alleged Texas cover-up of a fatal shooting involving a federal immigration officer in South Padre Island. 

Major shutdown continues through weekend on Katy Freeway

Drivers planning to travel on I-10 East this weekend should prepare for significant delays as a major shutdown is in effect.

Fort Bend County deputy struck in west Houston hit-and-run

Officials say the deputy was helping a stranded driver on the Katy Freeway when another vehicle struck him.

Which Texas state parks are the most popular? These were the most visited in 2025

If you're searching for the most popular parks to visit in the state of Texas, the parks department has released their numbers for total visitors in 2025. 

Man admits to deadly Bammel N Houston shooting

Officials say a man admitted to shooting and killing another man outside a northwest Harris County convenience store.

Houston police raid after-hours bar, arrest 2

Houston police said two people were arrested after officers shut down a business they said was operating as an after-hours club.

‘Enough is enough’: Riverside Terrace community mobilizes to stop residential gas station development

Riverside Terrace neighbors held a standing-room-only emergency town hall to block a proposed "Fuel Depot" gas station that they say threatens their safety and the character of their neighborhood.

Young man fatally shot before crashing into N. Harris County apartments

Detectives were called to north Harris County Friday after officials say a young man was found dead near Kuykendahl Road and FM 1960.

Man killed in east Harris County hit-and-run

Officials say a pedestrian was hit and killed by a pickup truck on Woodforest Boulevard.

Records reveal Texas man killed last March was shot by immigration agent: AP

Newly released internal records from Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly reveal that a 23-year-old man who died in South Texas last March was shot by a federal agent. 

'Primary border wall' construction in Big Bend National Park may begin this year: CBP

Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.

Texas prison system bans hardback books to prevent drug overdoses

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice will no longer allow books with hard covers in an effort to prevent drugs from getting into their facilities, they announced Friday.