Aqua Texas says woman used 209,000 gallons of water in 2 days, then erased $5,319 bill
Melinda Sperl said she was shocked when Aqua Texas told her she had used 209,000 gallons of water in just two days and owed more than $5,300. The utility blamed a leak on her property, but later removed the balance without explaining why.
Melinda Sperl said she was shocked when Aqua Texas told her she had used 209,000 gallons of water in just two days and owed more than $5,300. The utility blamed a leak on her property, but later removed the balance without explaining why.
Harris County crash: Vehicle crashes into home, 2 people injured
Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a home in Harris County on Monday evening.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a home in Harris County on Monday evening.
Galveston plane crash: Plane runs off of runway at Scholes International Airport
Authorities are on the scene after a plane ran off a runway at Scholes International Airport in Galveston County, officials said.
Authorities are on the scene after a plane ran off a runway at Scholes International Airport in Galveston County, officials said.
Father killed, 3 injured after dispute at northeast Harris County softball game
A dispute during an adult league softball game ended in gunfire in northeast Harris County, killing a father and injuring three other people.
A dispute during an adult league softball game ended in gunfire in northeast Harris County, killing a father and injuring three other people.
Person hit by train, killed in Houston near SH 288, I-610
A person has died after being hit by a train on Houston's south side.
A person has died after being hit by a train on Houston's south side.
Houston Proposition A 2026: What it means for marijuana, no-knock warrants
Houston voters will decide on Proposition A in the Nov. 3 midterm election. Learn how it would change HPD's marijuana enforcement priorities and ban no-knock search warrants.
Houston voters will decide on Proposition A in the Nov. 3 midterm election. Learn how it would change HPD's marijuana enforcement priorities and ban no-knock search warrants.
Four Texans indicted in massive $1.5 billion federal tax shelter fraud scheme
Four Texans allegedly charged fees exceeding $100,000 for sham trusts, with one defendant using $2 million in investor funds to buy a Rolls-Royce and yacht.
Four Texans allegedly charged fees exceeding $100,000 for sham trusts, with one defendant using $2 million in investor funds to buy a Rolls-Royce and yacht.
Texas judge hands 30-year sentence to man who coerced adults, minors via TikTok, Snapchat
Markus Hudson Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for using social media to coerce victims into committing child sexual abuse acts.
Markus Hudson Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for using social media to coerce victims into committing child sexual abuse acts.
Lubbock gang leader 'Hot Tub' Ryals gets 135 months after feds find 3 pounds of pure meth
The leader of a local outlaw motorcycle club was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in federal prison for running a high-purity methamphetamine trafficking operation in West Texas, federal prosecutors said.
The leader of a local outlaw motorcycle club was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in federal prison for running a high-purity methamphetamine trafficking operation in West Texas, federal prosecutors said.
Cuban man sentenced to federal prison for forcing women to work in strip clubs
A federal court in San Antonio handed down a nearly 20-year prison sentence to a Cuban man who ran a multi-state labor trafficking operation that forced smuggled women into working at strip clubs to pay off debts.
A federal court in San Antonio handed down a nearly 20-year prison sentence to a Cuban man who ran a multi-state labor trafficking operation that forced smuggled women into working at strip clubs to pay off debts.
Am I registered to vote in Texas? Check status for November 3, 2026 primary
Are you registered to vote in the November 3, 2026, midterm election in Texas? Here's how to check your voter registration status.
Are you registered to vote in the November 3, 2026, midterm election in Texas? Here's how to check your voter registration status.
Texas election 2026: Candidates, key races, what Houston voters need to know
Who's running in the 2026 Texas election? See candidates and key races for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, Harris County judge and other Houston-area offices.
Who's running in the 2026 Texas election? See candidates and key races for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, Harris County judge and other Houston-area offices.
Italian court grants extradition for Lee Gilley to Harris County on lesser murder charge
After weeks, an Italian court has granted the extradition of Lee Gilley for a lesser murder charge to Harris County.
After weeks, an Italian court has granted the extradition of Lee Gilley for a lesser murder charge to Harris County.
Houston, Texas early voting: Dates, polling locations, ID requirements, what's on my ballot
Texas early voting begins Oct. 19 for the 2026 midterm elections. Find Houston-area polling locations, voting hours, ID requirements and key deadlines.
Texas early voting begins Oct. 19 for the 2026 midterm elections. Find Houston-area polling locations, voting hours, ID requirements and key deadlines.
Early voting begins on Oct. 19 in Texas. Here's what to know
Early voting for the November election begins across the Lone Star State Monday and runs through Oct. 30.
Early voting for the November election begins across the Lone Star State Monday and runs through Oct. 30.
1 dead, 3 injured in shooting after softball game in northeast Harris County
A disturbance after a softball game turned deadly in northeast Harris County when shots were fired in a parking lot, leaving one person dead and sending three others to the hospital.
A disturbance after a softball game turned deadly in northeast Harris County when shots were fired in a parking lot, leaving one person dead and sending three others to the hospital.
Crews called for possible underground explosion, potential gas leak in NW Harris County
Locals are being asked to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Locals are being asked to avoid the area as the investigation continues.