Harris County: Data shows disturbing rise in murders tied to domestic violence

While overall violent crime is on the decline in Harris County, there's been an alarming 34% increase in the number of homicides tied to domestic violence in Harris County between 2023 and 2024.

Houston-area victims identified in Louisiana plane crash

Loved ones are mourning the loss of three Houston-area residents who died in a Louisiana plane crash on Tuesday.

Texas Nov. 4, 2025 election: What's on my ballot? Southeast Texas sample ballots

Before you head to the polls for the Nov. 4 election in Texas, you can find out what you are voting for on your sample ballot. Southeast Texas voters can search for their county here.

Harris County sample ballot for Nov. 4, 2025 Texas election

Before you head to the polls for the Nov. 4 election, you can see your sample ballot to find out what you will be voting on. Here's where Harris County voters can find theirs.

Deadly crash on Independence Parkway near La Porte

A driver is dead after a crash on Independence Parkway near La Porte on Wednesday morning, authorities say.

Woman on trial for 2023 crash that killed pedestrian on first date in Montrose

The trial for Kristina Chambers continues as she faces a manslaughter charge in connection to the death of 33-year-old Joseph McMullin, who was tragically killed during a first date in April 2023.

5 charged in undercover solicitation of a minor operation

Law enforcement in Harris County say they have arrested and charged five men with unlawful solicitation of a minor recently. Two of the men are reportedly wanted by ICE officials.

Deadly Houston I-10 crash: Woman charged with intoxication manslaughter

Houston police say a 21-year-old woman has been charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle after crashing her Tesla into a Nissan Sentra. The Sentra caught fire, and the two occupants died.

Texas election 2025: U.S. Representative race for 18th Congressional District

A special election is being held to fill late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat in Congress. Here's what to know about who can vote and who is running.

Texas Election 2025: Houston-area early voting locations, dates

Texas voters will cast their ballots on November 4, 2025, for constitutional amendments and county and local positions and bonds. Here's when early voting begins and where to cast your ballot at polling locations in Houston, Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County and others in Southeast Texas.

Dry conditions ignite brush fire surge, Spring Fire Department shares tips

Burn bans have been issued across drought-stricken Southeast Texas counties, where local fire departments are responding to an increase in brush fires and urging residents to safely dispose of flammables like cigarettes and barbecue coals.