HISD preparing elected trustees for possible transition to local control

During Thursday night’s school board meeting, HISD President Ric Campo said the district is already preparing for a potential transition to elected leadership, with elected trustees expected to be ready by mid-January 2027.

Texas man put to death for decapitating his three children

Texas death row inmate John Allen Rubio was executed Thursday by lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the 2003 murder of his three young children in Brownsville.

Texas AG Ken Paxton finalizes divorce after wife Angela cited 'biblical grounds'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, Angela, have finalized their divorce after more than 30 years of marriage and following his recent Senate election loss, according to Collin County court records. 

Inside the couple's history: What led up to the Galveston cruise ship killing

A paper trail from Smith County shows Jason Watford pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife, Susan, two years before federal prosecutors say he killed her aboard the MSC Seascape.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas turned 'purple' after GOP's midterm election losses

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he believes Texas has become a "purple" state during a podcast Thursday in which he shared his thoughts on the results of the 2026 midterm elections. 

Charges possible for now-former Baytown detective over alleged Flock misuse

Baytown Police say presented the evidence from their investigation to the Harris County District Attorney's Office for potential charges.

Hurricane Harvey relief fraud: 56-year-old Texas woman sentenced to federal prison

A Texas woman has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $537,209 after fraudulently obtaining a custom Hurricane Harvey relief home and threatening a witness.

Federal jury convicts two brothers in $240 million Fort Worth cattle Ponzi scheme

A federal jury in Fort Worth convicted brothers Joshua and Jason Link for orchestrating a $240 million Agridime cattle investment Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 2,200 victims.

Humble man sentenced for 2021 murder of his cousin in Sugar Land

After five years, Christian Menifee from Humble has been sentenced to decades behind bars after a Fort Bend County jury found him guilty of murdering his cousin in 2021.

Killeen ISD announces districtwide closure ahead of Nidal Hasan execution

Killeen ISD will close all schools and facilities on Thursday, Dec. 3, ahead of Nidal Hasan’s scheduled firing squad execution at Fort Hood.

USDA reports sharp spike in New World screwworm infestations across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona

Federal agricultural data shows confirmed New World screwworm parasite cases across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona have climbed to 128 amid a sharp autumn spike in animal infestations.

Traffic: Exit ramp lanes near US-59, Highway 288 stalled due to lost load

There may be some traffic delays near the Museum District after an 18-wheeler crash caused the truck to lost its load overnight on Thursday.