Illinois stuns Houston 65-55 in Sweet 16, faces Iowa in South Region Final
The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite Eight by stifling the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a 65-55 defensive victory during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite Eight by stifling the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a 65-55 defensive victory during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Harris County Veterinary Health expands program with fire departments to help get lost pets back home
Lost pets in unincorporated Harris County may find their way home a little faster now that more local fire departments are being equipped with microchip scanners—part of a growing initiative to reunite families and keep animals out of overcrowded shelters.
Lost pets in unincorporated Harris County may find their way home a little faster now that more local fire departments are being equipped with microchip scanners—part of a growing initiative to reunite families and keep animals out of overcrowded shelters.
Man accused of tracking woman’s car for months in Spring
Authorities in Texas are investigating a troubling case. According to investigators, a man identified as Lester Pruitt is accused of placing a GPS tracking device on a woman’s car without her knowledge. Officials say the device may have been used to monitor her movements for months before it was discovered.
Authorities in Texas are investigating a troubling case. According to investigators, a man identified as Lester Pruitt is accused of placing a GPS tracking device on a woman’s car without her knowledge. Officials say the device may have been used to monitor her movements for months before it was discovered.
Houston rents may be cooling, but affordability remains a challenge for many renters
Rent increases in Houston are starting to slow, according to researchers at Rice University’s Kinder Institute. But experts say housing remains unaffordable for many renters.
Rent increases in Houston are starting to slow, according to researchers at Rice University’s Kinder Institute. But experts say housing remains unaffordable for many renters.
Paxton ups ante to oust acting comptroller over Islamic school controversy
Texas AG Ken Paxton is increasing his efforts to have acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock removed from office and replaced with the winner of the GOP primary election.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is increasing his efforts to have acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock removed from office and replaced with the winner of the GOP primary election.
Purdue eliminates Texas Longhorns 79-77 to advance to Elite Eight
Purdue advanced to the Elite Eight by holding off a late surge from Texas in a 79-77 thriller fueled by interior dominance and precision free-throw shooting.
Purdue advanced to the Elite Eight by holding off a late surge from Texas in a 79-77 thriller fueled by interior dominance and precision free-throw shooting.
Dubai-based development for immigrants in Texas halts after state investigation
A planned development in North Texas that reportedly aimed to house as many as 20,000 migrants, dubbed “Sharia City” by lawmakers, has been canceled after the state launched an investigation into it.
A planned development in North Texas that reportedly aimed to house as many as 20,000 migrants, dubbed “Sharia City” by lawmakers, has been canceled after the state launched an investigation into it.
Arlington family sentenced for using $1.7M in stolen tax refunds to buy luxury car, house in MS
Members of an Arlington family were sentenced to prison Thursday for a multimillion-dollar scheme to steal tax refunds.
Members of an Arlington family were sentenced to prison Thursday for a multimillion-dollar scheme to steal tax refunds.
Teen found after going missing at Waller resort
Officials said a teen went missing Wednesday night at Jellystone Park.
Officials said a teen went missing Wednesday night at Jellystone Park.
Road rage suspect pulls out machete on woman in Harris County: VIDEO
Harris County authorities are investigating an apparent road rage incident that was caught on video near Willowbrook on Thursday.
Harris County authorities are investigating an apparent road rage incident that was caught on video near Willowbrook on Thursday.
Texas metros make up 4 of top 10 in latest US census growth data
While the latest U.S. census data finds slow growth affecting large metros across the nation as a whole, four Texas areas were listed among the top 10 fastest-growing.
While the latest U.S. census data finds slow growth affecting large metros across the nation as a whole, four Texas areas were listed among the top 10 fastest-growing.
Houston weather: Another warm day ahead for Friday
Drier but slightly cooler air will be moving into the Houston area this weekend, but we've got to get through a warm day on Friday.
Drier but slightly cooler air will be moving into the Houston area this weekend, but we've got to get through a warm day on Friday.
Former Missouri City officer sentenced for deadly 2024 crash
Blademir Viveros has been sentenced to 15 years on three counts of aggravated assault by a public servant.
Blademir Viveros has been sentenced to 15 years on three counts of aggravated assault by a public servant.
Houston Astros fall 3-0 to Angels in 2026 Opening Day home opener
The Los Angeles Angels shut out the Houston Astros 3-0 to secure a rare Opening Day victory, spoil the debut of Daikin Park, and hold Houston to just three hits.
The Los Angeles Angels shut out the Houston Astros 3-0 to secure a rare Opening Day victory, spoil the debut of Daikin Park, and hold Houston to just three hits.
17-year-old shot, taken to South Side fire station
A 17-year-old with a gunshot wound was taken to a fire station on Corder Street.
A 17-year-old with a gunshot wound was taken to a fire station on Corder Street.
New Texas House priorities include water supply, data centers, absorbing New Mexico counties
With Thursday's release of the 2027 Texas House of Representatives committee priorities, Speaker Dustin Burrows has named the groundwater supply, AI data centers, and possibly claiming land from New Mexico in his vision for next year's session.
With Thursday's release of the 2027 Texas House of Representatives committee priorities, Speaker Dustin Burrows has named the groundwater supply, AI data centers, and possibly claiming land from New Mexico in his vision for next year's session.
Sensitive patient health information leaked in Texas third-party software breach
Multiple Texas home health care providers are notifying patients of a data breach at Doctor Alliance, a third-party software platform, that exposed sensitive medical and personal information.
Multiple Texas home health care providers are notifying patients of a data breach at Doctor Alliance, a third-party software platform, that exposed sensitive medical and personal information.
DOJ: Suspect found guilty in deadly 2025 shootout at Katy McDonalds
Three suspects have been charged for a shootout that killed a bystander, 61-year-old Jorge Arbaiza, in March 2025.
Three suspects have been charged for a shootout that killed a bystander, 61-year-old Jorge Arbaiza, in March 2025.
Texas measles cases surge as West Texas detention center outbreaks spread
Health officials in West Texas have identified 147 confirmed measles cases this year, with the vast majority linked to regional detention facilities as of mid-March.
Health officials in West Texas have identified 147 confirmed measles cases this year, with the vast majority linked to regional detention facilities as of mid-March.