$12 billion in Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals

The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.

Burn ban in effect for parts of Harris County

For 90 days, outdoor fires other than the ones allowed could lead to fines and/or charges.

Texas Stock Exchange welcomes first newly launched ETF

One day after the Texas Stock Exchange celebrated gaining its first primary listings and first exchange-traded funds, the market is celebrating its first launch of a brand-new ETF.

'Endangered' missing man found safe

A man has been found safe after going missing in west Houston earlier this week.

Harris County commissioners pass property tax rate increase

Harris County commissioners will make their final vote on Thursday to decide on the proposed property tax rate increases.

Talarico, Paxton in dead heat in latest Texas Senate poll

The latest polling in Texas' pivotal U.S. Senate race shows a dead heat between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.

Crews battle 8,700-acre Dry River Fire and multiple blazes across Texas amid heat

Texas crews achieve 100% containment on the historic 90,000-acre Ross Fire while battling active blazes including the 8,761-acre Dry River Fire in Sutton County.

Diesel prices hit record high in Texas, putting pressure on truckers and consumers

Diesel prices have hit a record high in Texas, topping $6 a gallon and putting a significant financial strain on truck drivers and small trucking companies.

Conroe considers bid to host proposed US Space Academy

Conroe city leaders are exploring an exploratory effort to position the municipality as a potential host for the newly proposed U.S. Space Academy. Local officials point to 214 shovel-ready acres at Deison Technology Park, available housing, regional airport access, and a strong local engineering base as key selling points.

Christian Castro, accused of lying about Minneapolis ICE shooting, back in jail

A former ICE agent accused of making false statements connected to the shooting of a Venezuelan in Minneapolis in January during Operation Metro Surge is back in jail.

Texas executes inmate for 2005 triple murder

LeJames Norman was executed by lethal injection in Texas for the 2005 triple murder of three people during an attempted drug robbery in Edna, southwest of Houston.