Mortgage rates dip below 6% for first time more than three years, but affordability challenges continue
Freddie Mac rates fell below 6% for first time since 2022, for a 30-year fixed mortgage.
Freddie Mac rates fell below 6% for first time since 2022, for a 30-year fixed mortgage.
Houston traffic: Numerous road closures taking effect starting Friday night
Numerous traffic closures across the Houston area could add more travel time to your commute this weekend.
Numerous traffic closures across the Houston area could add more travel time to your commute this weekend.
Buc-ee's sues Ohio chain for trademark infringement, arguing logos too similar
Buc-ee's has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming trademark infringement against the Ohio-based Mickey's chain of convenience and gas stations.
Buc-ee's has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming trademark infringement against the Ohio-based Mickey's chain of convenience and gas stations.
Gallery: Go Texan Day 2026 in Houston: Submit your photo
Are you ready for the rodeo? Put on your cowboy hat and your boots because it's Go Texan Day! Check out our photo gallery to see how Houston is celebrating.
Are you ready for the rodeo? Put on your cowboy hat and your boots because it's Go Texan Day! Check out our photo gallery to see how Houston is celebrating.
Houston Rodeo Parade 2026: Downtown route, start time, how to watch live
A parade will take over Downtown Houston on Saturday to usher in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Whether you're attending in person or want to watch online, here's what you should know.
A parade will take over Downtown Houston on Saturday to usher in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Whether you're attending in person or want to watch online, here's what you should know.
Cows escape property near Oates Prairie, wrangled back home
Several cows decided they wanted to take a late-night walk around the northeast Houston-area ahead of the rodeo.
Several cows decided they wanted to take a late-night walk around the northeast Houston-area ahead of the rodeo.
Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years for $4M scam involving fraudulent marriage attempts
A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,
A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,
TSU, UH students team up for voter march, block party
Texas Southern University students are blending civic engagement with campus culture this week — hosting a Voters March & Block Party aimed at bringing hundreds of students to vote at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, many for the first time.
Texas Southern University students are blending civic engagement with campus culture this week — hosting a Voters March & Block Party aimed at bringing hundreds of students to vote at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, many for the first time.
Houston ISD board votes to close 12 campuses
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
2 killed in Fifth Ward after vehicle hits tree; Lockwood closed off
A deadly crash was reported on Lockwood Drive near Clinton Drive.
A deadly crash was reported on Lockwood Drive near Clinton Drive.
Houston weather: Warm weather expected for Friday
Weather for your Friday will be warm and quiet for the World Championship BBQ Cookoff at NRG Stadium.
Weather for your Friday will be warm and quiet for the World Championship BBQ Cookoff at NRG Stadium.
Houston judge denies bond for Manuel Neri Mendoza, accused in fatal crash of Lakethia Montgomery
A Harris County judge has denied bond for Manuel Neri Mendoza, a repeat DWI offender charged with the murder of Houston grandmother Lakethia Montgomery.
A Harris County judge has denied bond for Manuel Neri Mendoza, a repeat DWI offender charged with the murder of Houston grandmother Lakethia Montgomery.
Houston bayou pollution: Human-made problem in the city’s waterways
Each year, thousands of pounds of trash and pollution make their way into the Houston bayous' waterways. One organization works year-round to remove debris, but crews say the problem continues to grow because of littering.
Each year, thousands of pounds of trash and pollution make their way into the Houston bayous' waterways. One organization works year-round to remove debris, but crews say the problem continues to grow because of littering.
Terran Green found guilty in 2023 shooting of law enforcement
A Houston man charged in the 2023 shooting of multiple law enforcement officers has been found guilty of aggravated assault against a public servant.
A Houston man charged in the 2023 shooting of multiple law enforcement officers has been found guilty of aggravated assault against a public servant.
1 dead after shooting at Memorial apartment, possible victim left at ER
Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting in Memorial after one person was found dead and another person was taken to the emergency room.
Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting in Memorial after one person was found dead and another person was taken to the emergency room.
Texas ranks #2 in OnlyFans spending with nearly $250M spent in 2025
Texas residents spent nearly $250 million on OnlyFans in 2025, making the state the second-highest spender in the U.S. while revealing a sharp divide between "creator economies" like Houston and Dallas and high-deficit cities like San Antonio.
Texas residents spent nearly $250 million on OnlyFans in 2025, making the state the second-highest spender in the U.S. while revealing a sharp divide between "creator economies" like Houston and Dallas and high-deficit cities like San Antonio.
Former NASA employee sues City of Houston, accusers over 'weaponized' sexual assault allegations
A former NASA employee has filed a sweeping federal lawsuit against the City of Houston, two police detectives, and several women, alleging he was the victim of a coordinated "smear campaign" that led to his false arrest and the destruction of his career.
A former NASA employee has filed a sweeping federal lawsuit against the City of Houston, two police detectives, and several women, alleging he was the victim of a coordinated "smear campaign" that led to his false arrest and the destruction of his career.
Bot Auto, Ryan Transportation to launch driverless truck route between Houston and Dallas in 2026
Houston-based startup Bot Auto is partnering with Ryan Transportation to launch fully driverless, overnight freight runs between Houston and Dallas starting in Spring 2026.
Houston-based startup Bot Auto is partnering with Ryan Transportation to launch fully driverless, overnight freight runs between Houston and Dallas starting in Spring 2026.
Family mourns Lakethia Montgomery: Grandmother killed in Houston while picking up son
A Houston family is mourning Lakethia Montgomery, a 42-year-old grandmother killed in a Northwest Houston crash involving a suspected drunk driver. Suspect Neri Mendoza, a Mexican national with multiple prior DWI charges, faces a murder charge and is currently on an ICE hold.
A Houston family is mourning Lakethia Montgomery, a 42-year-old grandmother killed in a Northwest Houston crash involving a suspected drunk driver. Suspect Neri Mendoza, a Mexican national with multiple prior DWI charges, faces a murder charge and is currently on an ICE hold.
Suspected stolen tailgate leads to shootout between 6 along East Freeway
Three people confronted three others for allegedly stealing the tailgate from one of their trucks.
Three people confronted three others for allegedly stealing the tailgate from one of their trucks.