Parents, students speak out against Houston ISD's proposed special education plan

Dozens of parents, students, and community members spoke out against Houston ISD’s proposed special education plan during a packed school board meeting at district headquarters Tuesday night.

Deer Park woman charged in one of the most horrific cases of animal cruelty anyone can imagine

A 31-year-old Deer Park woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after prosecutors say she strangled, drowned and partially consumed her family’s 8-year-old miniature poodle, according to court documents that also detail disturbing threats allegedly made against her young son.

Tren de Aragua gang leader extradited to Texas on federal terrorism, drug charges

A high-ranking leader of the Tren de Aragua gang has been extradited to Texas to face federal terrorism and drug trafficking charges as the U.S. intensifies its crackdown on the transnational criminal organization.

Edward Busby executed in Texas after SCOTUS lifts stay

A Texas man convicted of murder has been executed Thursday night after the Supreme Court of the United States reversed a decision preventing his death. 

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn introduces BOOT Sharia Law Act to bar 'anti-American' immigrants

Sen. John Cornyn has introduced the BOOT Sharia Law Act to prevent noncitizens who support Sharia law or anti-American ideologies from entering or staying in the United States.

Suburban Houston resident admits to killing bald eagle

A Houston-area man admitted to killing a bald eagle, according to a statement from Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.

These Texas cities were the fastest growing in the US

Smaller cities around Texas metro areas were the fastest growing cities in the United States last year, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday.

Broadway Street stabbing: Woman chased people with knife, injured 2

Two people were injured after being stabbed by a woman who had been chasing multiple people around with a knife in the Golfcrest area.

Texas governor proposes state prosecutor position, ability to impeach district attorneys

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing a new law to create a state prosecutor position that he says will hold local district attorneys accountable for releasing dangerous criminals back onto the streets.

Return of Houston Comets approved by WNBA, NBA board

The legendary franchise will return to Houston just in time for the "Reimagined" Toyota Center.

Woman arrested in connection with deadly migrant train cases

A Del Rio woman has been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into human smuggling tied to deadly migrant train cases in Laredo and San Antonio.

How does a runoff election work in Texas?

Texas is one of a handful of states that require a candidate to get a majority of the votes in a primary to advance to the general election. This means a candidate must get 50% plus one vote to win an election.