Tornado watch issued for counties north of Houston-area

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for several counties north of the Houston area.

Jaguar or Raven? San Jacinto College asking for help with a new mascot

San Jacinto College says the Jaguar represents strength, skill, power, courage, patience, and agility. Ravens, on the other hand, are well-known for their intelligence, represent resourcefulness, wisdom, and adaptability.

EPA won't allow delay in San Jacinto waste pits cleanup

The EPA says deadline is firm for companies responsible for the San Jacinto River waste pits to submit their remedial design to get it rid of the cancer-causing toxins.

Residents mourn loss of San Jacinto Co. Pct. 1 Constable deputy killed while working extra job

Several residents in the small town of Coldspring in San Jacinto County are mourning the loss of a Precinct 1 Constable Deputy, who was killed while working an extra job in southwest Houston.

Texas family asking for Christmas cards after teen girl seriously injured in Christmas parade

A young girl seriously injured during a Christmas parade in Shepard, Texas may be spending the holidays in the hospital. Her family is asking for some positive vibes and Christmas cards.

Small plane makes emergency landing on Highway 59 near Shepherd

The San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office said the landing occurred around 2:15 p.m. on Highway 59 south in Shepherd, near the Liberty County line.

EPA orders dioxin removal to commence at Superfund site

After years of waiting, big progress is on the cleanup efforts after President Joe Biden ordered action to the dioxin dump at what is known as, the San Jacinto River waste pit.

MacKenzie Scott donates $2.7B to 286 organizations, some in the Houston area

MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday that she has given $2.7 billion to 286 organizations, including some from the greater Houston area and Southeast Texas.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch canceled for counties north of Houston

A severe thunderstorm watch is posted for Grimes, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Washington counties until 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote

The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.