Houston

Live updates on the Texas Democratic and Primary Runoff Elections in Houston, Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County and the surrounding areas on May 26, 2026.

Alex Mealer beat Briscoe Cain in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. representative in Texas' 9th Congressional District, the Associate Press projects. She will face Democrat Leticia Gutierrez in the November election.

Jon Bonck beat Shelly deZevallos in the Republican runoff for U.S. representative in Texas' 38th Congressional District, the AP projects. He will face Democrat Melissa McDonough in the November election.

Incumbent Christian Menefee beat Congressman Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. representative in Texas’ 18th Congressional District, the Associated Press projects.

Officials have confirmed the final two suspects wanted in connection with a deadly shooting outside of a bar in July 2025 have been arrested. 

A woman has been rescued from the ship channel near Port Houston, according to officials.

Houston police are working to determine the suspect behind a deadly shooting in the West Oaks and Eldridge area.

Volunteer wildlife rehabilitators say proposed changes the state wants to make could mean fewer lives saved.

Storm coverage ramps back up Wednesday into Thursday as another disturbance moves into the region.

Police are investigating after a person was found dead along a trail near Brays Bayou in southwest Houston on Monday morning.

Houston Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a person and a train that happened Sunday morning.

A Houston lawyer is facing charges following an incident that occurred in November 2025, according to court documents.

Bush Airport is under a ground stop until 5:45.

Authorities said a pedestrian was killed while attempting to cross the North Freeway early Saturday morning.

Houston police are investigating after a man was found shot outside a corner store Friday night.

Houston police are searching for the person responsible for a Friday night shooting that left one man dead and another injured.

A family says their 9-year-old son was shocked by the same light pole at F.M. Law Park in southeast Houston just weeks before another child reportedly went into cardiac arrest after touching it.

The owner and manager of Houston Jewelry Buyers were arrested and charged with trademark counterfeiting.

The U.S. State Department has announced that Bush Intercontinental Airport has been added as an entry airport for select passengers amid the Ebola outbreak.