Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas drops Medicare Advantage plans for 2027

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas announced it will stop offering its Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans in 2027 to private customers, requiring them to select new coverage.

Paxton, Talarico tied in Texas Senate race: FOX News poll

The hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is even, according to a FOX News poll.

ICE agents involved in Harris County crash; man taken to hospital

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were involved in a minor crash in Harris County on Thursday morning while attempting to apprehend a man, officials say.

Map: Harris County voting locations with most early ballots cast

Hundreds of thousands have voted early in Harris County for the Nov. 3 midterm election. Explore our interactive map showing which of the county's 75 polling locations have seen the most early voters.

Texas Lottery generates $1.85 billion for state programs in first fiscal year under TDLR

Under TDLR management, the Texas Lottery generated $1.85 billion in FY 2026 for public education and veterans' services, marking its fifth-largest contribution in history.

Mexican national convicted in Texas for using stolen identity of dead infant for 40 years

Vidal Blanco-Blas was convicted by a federal jury in Texas for using a deceased infant's identity for more than 40 years to obtain a U.S. passport and commit drug crimes.

Chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School: What parents should know

Shepherd ISD is warning families about a chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School, saying it is monitoring the situation and taking precautions to protect students and staff.

Houston proposes new gas station restrictions after Riverside Terrace residents push back against development

Houston city leaders are considering new restrictions on where gas stations can be built, a move that comes months after residents in Riverside Terrace fought against a proposed gas station and convenience store near their homes.

Political texts piling up? Houston voters describe campaign overload as tech expert explains data brokers

Houston voters discuss political texts and campaign mailers ahead of the 2026 midterm election. FOX tech expert Juan Guevara Torres explains how data brokers collect personal information, while political analyst Mark Jones discusses why voting early could reduce campaign texts.

Houston weather: Warming trend to continue on Thursday

Pleasant mornings stick around while afternoons get a bit warmer on Thursday with inland spots reaching the upper 80s and muggier low 80s near the coast. Ragweed pollen levels are high too, so allergy sufferers take note.

Alief ISD's Hastings High School lockdown lifted

The lockdown at Alief ISD's Hastings High School has been lifted, according to officials.

Humble police shoot man in FM 1960, Townsen parking lot

A man was killed in a shooting involving Humble police officers in the parking lot of a shopping center on Wednesday, officials say.

Harris County law enforcement cracking down on school zone speeders, bus violations

If you’re driving through a school zone in Harris County this week, you’ll want to keep a close eye on your speedometer. Local law enforcement is out in full force, and making a mistake will cost you.