LIST: School districts closed on Tuesday due to Houston boil water notice
The boil water notice in the city of Houston has some school districts closing their campuses for Tuesday, November 29.
Salvation Army in Galveston County Red Kettle campaign goes virtual
The Salvation Army in Galveston County is stepping into a new direction by creating Virtual Kettles for their Red Kettle Christmas campaign this year.
Things to do in Houston this weekend, November 25 to 27: Holiday events, festivals, & more
Houston events and things to do this weekend include the Houston Ballet’s The Nutcracker, the Houston Symphony's Disney's Fantasia, George Ranch Historical Park Fall Festival, A Christmas Carol, Texas Renaissance Festival and more.
One man medevacked from oil tanker, reportedly experienced stroke symptoms
The Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi medevacked an oil tanker crew member who was said to have experienced a stroke and had to be taken to a hospital.
Galveston hotel goes up in multi-alarm blaze, one firefighter injured
An investigation is underway after a Galveston hotel goes up in a multi-alarm fire on Friday evening.
Things to do in Houston this weekend, November 18 to 20: Holiday events, festivals, & more
Events and things to do this weekend, November 18 to 20, include Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo, Sugar Land Holiday Lights, Magical Winter Lights, Clear Lake Greek Festival, World's Biggest Bounce House, Home for the Holidays Gift Market in Katy, Kemah Boardwalk Wine Fest, Lights of the Doves, and Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens.
Randy Weber re-elected US House Representative for 14th District of Texas
Republican incumbent Randy Weber has defeated his challenger Mikal Williams to remain in office as U.S. House Representative for District 14.
Houston-area school bond elections on the November ballot
Election Day is on Tuesday and voters will be heading to the polls to make their voices heard on numerous elections, including bond elections.
Texas oyster season begins with severe restrictions for fishermen
Texas oyster fishermen say the recent restriction on oyster bays aren't only threatening their livelihood, but could also be dangerous for the oysters.
League City man sentenced for murdering wife on Thanksgiving in 2019
Dudley Bernard, 43, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after brutally killing his wife Chauntelle Bernard on Thanksgiving in 2019.
3 school buses involved in major crash in Galveston County
Texas DOT reported three school buses were involved in a major crash near La Marque on I-45 Gulf Freeway. No major injuries were reported.
Santa Fe ISD Board votes against memorial built on school grounds to honor fallen students
A memorial to honor the lives of 10 people killed in the Santa Fe High School shooting has been voted down by the district’s board of trustees. The decision has outraged the victims' families.
Some of Houston’s fastest-growing suburbs are sinking, study finds
The growing suburbs of Houston are sinking faster than the city itself, and that could lead to increased risks of flooding and shaking in those areas, according to researchers.
Biggest Social Security increase in 40 years expected this week
A hike of 8.7% is expected to be announced this week to help recipients keep up with inflation.
Body found in dumpster at Austin Middle School in Galveston
The Galveston Police Department confirms Jarrett Bennett, 28 was found in a dumpster at Austin Middle School in the 1500 block of Avenue N ½ on Thursday morning.
Bartender arrested in Galveston drunk driver golf cart crash that killed 4 people
Bartender Gil Garcia has been arrested following the drunk driving crash that killed 2 adults and 2 children in Galveston on Aug. 6.
Hurricane Ian could worsen ongoing homeowners insurance crisis
10 insurance companies have recently failed, including one covering Texas homeowners.
Keith Brazier, 28, facing new charges in Galveston crash that killed 2 teens
The Galveston Police Department says Keith Brazier, 28, is now charged with two counts of felony murder and one count of intoxication assault for the crash that killed Mason Nelson and Samuel Mixon.
How Hispanics helped slaves escape to Mexico on the Underground Railroad
This Hispanic Heritage month we shine a light on how Latinos helped slaves in Texas escape to Mexico for freedom.
Arrest made in connection to deadly Galveston shooting where man found shot to death in truck
Authorities say Clifton Jones, 23, was arrested for his connection with the death of Lyzhon Bankston, 28, who was found shot to death in his truck.