Harris County GOP want independent administrator to oversee May elections, not Longoria

Harris County GOP asked for an emergency hearing asking for Isabel Longoria to be removed from office immediately after her resignation wouldn't take effect until July.

Houston girl, 14, injured in drive-by shooting while sleeping in apartment

Houston police say the 14-year-old girl was asleep in her bedroom when someone drove past the apartment complex and fired several shots.

Women in shelters run to race for a better life

A Houston woman turned her own tragedy into triumph for hundreds of women going through a tough time by founding a non-profit that helps women living in shelters or prison through fitness and nutrition.

Rising prices from Russian oil ban may remind consumers on need for petroleum products

Before President Biden banned all imports of Russian oil to the United States, we were only taking roughly 700,000 barrels a day. Still, the move could have the effect of driving prices even higher, because of the ongoing turmoil and uncertainty.

BBB warns of rise in auto auction scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning you to watch out for a rise in auto auction scams.

HUD says Texas agency discriminated in flood relief funding

Texas’ administration of flood relief money from Hurricane Harvey broke federal law by discriminating against Black and Hispanic residents in the Houston area, according to a decision by the federal housing agency that could channel millions of dollars of aid to communities battered by the 2017 storm.

Harris County elections administrator resigns after mishandling of Texas Primary Election

Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria has submitted her resignation following the mishandling of the Texas Primary Election on March 1 and subsequent fallout.

Katy ISD bus, METRO bus crash injures 2 adults, 2 students

A crash involving a Katy ISD school bus and a METRO bus injured two adults and two students, officials said. One adult was transported by Life Flight, and the two students were said to have non-life-threatening injuries.

1 injured in apartment fire in northeast Houston

The Houston Fire Department says one person was taken to the hospital after an apartment fire early Tuesday morning in northeast Houston.

Suspect identified in deadly shooting inside McDonald's; also linked to officer-involved shooting

Houston police say through ballistic tests they were able to confirm the gun used in Wednesday’s officer-involved shooting and the shooting death of 47-year-old Clifton Zeno, that took place inside a McDonald's location on Feb. 23, is the same.

Houston ISD launching 5-year strategic plan this week

As part of the plan, teachers and support staff will get a raise and the superintendent says it ensures "great schools and programs in every community".

Harris County Republicans call for firing of elections administrator

In the wake of this weekend's discovery of 10,000 uncounted primary ballots, leaders of Harris County's Republican Party announced the filing of another round of litigation and called for the removal of election administrator Isabel Longoria.