Houston tornado: NWS confirms 2 twister touchdowns on Monday

The National Weather Service has released their damage survey following Monday's severe weather in the Houston area.

Texas clamps down on ID requirements for vehicle registration

Those looking to register a vehicle in Texas will need to prove they entered the country legally after the state Department of Motor Vehicles clamped down on the identification requirements.

Texas DPS finds 137 pounds of cocaine during traffic stop; 2 men arrested

The cocaine, with an estimated street value of $1 million, was found in 50 bundles concealed in a false compartment beneath a pickup truck's bed.

Houston tornado: Is your home insured for storm damages?

Many northern Houston-area residents had their homes severely damaged on Monday and might be wondering if their home is properly covered by insurance.

Houston tornado: Report storm damage, resources available for residents

If you suffered from damage because of Monday's storms in the northern Houston-area, fill out a survey to see what resources may be available to you.

Paxton sues state housing agency for religious discrimination

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs over rules he says discriminate against religious groups.

3 Texans win $1M each in lottery scratch-offs

Three Texans have claimed top prizes of $1 million each from three different Texas Lottery scratch ticket games, according to lottery officials.

South Texas: 51 undocumented migrants found smuggled in refrigerated produce truck

A man who authorities say was in the U.S. illegally is facing federal charges after being accused of smuggling more than four dozen people, including two juveniles, in a cramped, hidden compartment of a refrigerated produce truck in South Texas.

WATCH: Houston tornado forces firefighters to hunker in resident's garage

Several Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in a home garage after high winds moved through a Houston-area neighborhood on Monday afternoon.

$10M in meth found hidden in salad greens at Texas-Mexico border

The nearly 1,153 pounds of alleged narcotics were discovered hidden inside a commercial vehicle carrying a shipment of lettuce from Mexico.

Texas trout fishing season kicks off for the holidays

Just in time for the holiday season, thousands of rainbow trout will be stocked in water bodies across Texas starting the day before Thanksgiving, marking the official beginning of the state's annual winter trout fishing tradition.

How much you need to make to live comfortably in Texas' biggest cities

If you've felt the pinch lately when paying rent, buying groceries, or filling up your gas tank, you're not alone. After years of high inflation, the cost of just living comfortably in America has skyrocketed.

Texas State Park holiday events 2025: Lights, trails, and fun activities

Texas State Parks are hosting a variety of holiday-themed events across the state during November and December, inviting visitors to enjoy festive activities from watercolor painting to kayak tours.

Family wins $13M verdict after Houston police vehicle crash kills 75-year-old man

A Harris County jury held the City of Houston responsible for the death of Charles Payne in a 2021 crash involving a police car, awarding his family $13 million.