Texas lawmakers consider casinos; Mattress Mack is ready to 'roll the dice'
Texas lawmakers are now considering legislation that would allow a number of casino resorts to build in the state.
Transgender male was beaten and robbed by someone he says he thought was a friend
Ali Thomas says he has known the man who attacked him for some time and this was not a spur of the moment situation. He believes the person who severely beat him had a well thought out plan.
Debate continues over 'Constitutional Carry' bill's impact on women, minorities
A bill that would allow Texans to carry a gun without a license is one stop closer to becoming law. House Bill 1927 now heads to the Texas Senate where it could be approved or rejected.
Donations needed at The Women's Home as giving is down due to the pandemic
"I got in there completely broken...heavily addicted to opiates". A Houston woman shares her story to help bring awareness to The Women's Home as donations are down in the pandemic.
Crystal meth found in breakfast burrito at Hobby Airport security checkpoint
Transportation Security Administration officials working at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston found something you wouldn’t normally find inside of a breakfast burrito. They found crystal methamphetamine.
Humble ISD teacher facing possession of child pornography charge, school says
An Humble ISD middle school teacher is facing a charge of possession of child pornography, school officials say.
Man, 30, dies in multi-vehicle crash in north Houston
Police say a 30-year-old man died in a multi-vehicle crash in north Houston.
Grand jury indicts woman accused of assaulting Harris Co. salon owner for hate crime
A grand jury determined that a woman accused of assaulting a Harris County salon owner was motivated by race and indicted her for a hate crime, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Grand jury to consider criminal charges in death of Garrett Foster
Foster was fatally shot while participating in a protest in Austin in July 2020. The grand jury will consider if criminal charges will be filed.
Harris County launches on-demand COVID-19 vaccine appointment system
Harris County Public Health is transitioning from the waitlist system to now offering resident COVID-19 vaccine appointment options immediately upon signing up.
Houston mother, two children found safe after being reported missing
Texas EquuSearch says the mother and her two children have been found safe.
Cypress man charged, accused of kidnapping and locking teenage girl in storage facility for days
A Cypress man, accused of kidnapping an underaged girl and locking her in storage unit for several days, is now behind bars. Authorities worry there could be more victims.
New Texas COVID-19 deaths top averages; new cases average
The state estimated 64,360 active COVID-19 cases Thursday, with 2,931 COVID-19 sufferers hospitalized in Texas Wednesday, the most recent total available.
Westbury High School alumni becomes Commander of the International Space Station
It’s not everyday a high school can watch one of its own 1983 graduate Shannon Walker become commander of the International Space Station.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit after 5-year-old boy dies in Houston crash
The family of a 5-year-old boy who died in a crash with an alleged intoxicated driver in southwest Houston has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Man shot by HCSO deputy was set to re-evaluate mental health medicine the day of his death, says mom
Marcelo Garcia’s mom told FOX 26 he was living with her while battling through mental illness, and she shed a little light on his condition in the days leading up to the deadly confrontation with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
George Floyd family members cautiously optimistic regarding a guilty verdict
Testimony has ended in the Derek Chauvin murder trial and Chauvin chose not to take the stand. George Floyd's loved ones react.
Texas could use psychedelic to treat PTSD in veterans
House Bill 1802 calls on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a clinical study on psilocybin’s impact on veterans with PTSD.
Texas House approves 'constitutional carry' of handguns, would allow carrying of guns without permit
Billed as the ultimate enhancement of self-protection, lawmakers in the state House have allowed Texas adults over 21 to freely carry handguns just about anywhere they go without the current necessity of training or a license.
Texas House gives initial approval to 'constitutional carry,' would allow gun carrying without permit
The Texas House on Thursday gave an initial OK to a bill that would allow handguns to be carried without a permit, marking a win for gun rights activists who have for years pushed the measure at the Legislature but a blow to El Paso Democrats who have been fighting for gun safety measures since the 2019 massacre in their hometown.