Houston weather: Storms expected Easter weekend

Storms are expected to develop Saturday, with better coverage later in the day and into Saturday night.

Houston diesel prices near records as global tensions hit the pump

If consumers plan on filling up a diesel tank in the Houston area, they should prepare for some serious sticker shock as prices are skyrocketing across the country, and the Bayou City is nearing record-breaking territory.

3-year-old hospitalized following shooting in Houston

Houston police are on the scene after a 3-year-old was shot on Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Houston man accused of beating mother for hours, threatening father at gunpoint

Kenneth Merriett Jolivet Jr., 34, is facing two aggravated kidnapping charges after allegedly threatening and beating his parents at a home in southwest Houston.

Houston City Council District C election: Polling locations, candidates

A special election is being held Saturday to fill the vacant Houston City Council seat in District C. Here's a guide to who can vote and where.

Houston crash leaves 1 dead, 5 injured at Pierce, Hutchins

One person is dead and five others are in the hospital after two vehicles collided in a southeast Houston intersection early Friday morning.

Texas doctor accused of illegally selling millions of opioid pills

A Texas doctor has been accused of illegally prescribing and distributing millions of opioid pills to be resold on the streets for profit. 

Dreams at Augusta: Two Houston-area juniors tee up for national stage

The Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals enters its 12th year on Sunday, April 5, when 80 of the nation’s top junior golfers, ages seven to 15, will compete at Augusta National Golf Club ahead of the 2026 Masters. Two young golfers from the Greater Houston area qualified this year.

$3M bond for suspect charged in 'Texas Killing Fields' case
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Bond was set at $3 million for a man arrested this week in connection to a “Texas Killing Fields” case. On Thursday, the judge set James Dolphs Elmore Jr.’s bond at $1.5 million for the manslaughter charge and $750,000 for each of two tampering with evidence charges.

Machete-wielding Harris County road rage suspect released on bond

The road rage suspect accused of approaching another driver with a machete in north Harris County has been released on bond.

Medicare Fraud Alert: Texas woman says $10K in bogus catheter charges persist despite reporting scam

A Medicare recipient is raising concerns about potential fraud after discovering thousands of dollars in charges for medical equipment she says she never needed—despite reporting the issue to federal officials months ago.

Houston Controller warns of mounting city deficit, mayor disagrees

Houston's elected "financial watchdog" Controller Chris Hollins issued a stark warning to city leaders that municipal government is sinking deeper and deeper into the red.

Houston City Council to strip Cesar Chavez's name from Boulevard

The City of Houston is looking to officially rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard following revelations the once iconic labor leader was a sexual predator.

Former Children's Museum staffer charged with online solicitation of minor

A former staff member at the Houston Children's Museum has been arrested as part of an operation to target those suspected of predatory behavior involving minors.

Houston, Texas April Fools' jokes: Conroe Trump statue, Beyoncé pop-up show

From a giant statue of President Trump in Montgomery County to a "fun-sized" addition at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, here are some Houston-area April Fools' Day posts.