Balloon release held for father of 7-week-old killed in Almeda crash

On November 2, Houston Police say a drunk driver ran a red light at the intersection of West Orem Drive and Almeda Road in Southwest Houston.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire insists HPD not involved in immigration enforcement

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is pushing back on those who've suggested HPD officers have been ordered to co-operate with ICE agents taking undocumented residents into custody for deportation.

Harris County authorities warning shoppers about 'jugging' during the holidays

Authorities are warning shoppers to stay alert this holiday season as reports of “jugging" — a crime where thieves follow victims from banks, ATMs, or stores to steal their cash or belongings — typically rise this time of year.

Chevron to build first Texas power plant for AI data center

Chevron is planning their first steps into the AI production world with a power project in West Texas, they announced Wednesday.

Tesla begins hiring for new $200 million 'Megafactory' near Houston

Tesla has begun hiring for its new $200 million "Megafactory" in Brookshire, Texas, which will produce large-scale Megapack batteries for energy storage and is expected to create at least 1,500 jobs by 2028.

Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform

Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Nasdaq to launch new Texas dual listing venue in 2026

Nasdaq is set to launch its own Texas financial exchange as the Lone Star state continues to grow as a national platform for stock trading.

Workers retiring early using the F.I.R.E. Movement: What is it?

Two percent of Americans retire before the age of 50, but more are trying to retire early through what's known as the F.I.R.E. Movement. What is it?

Texas resident pleads guilty to drugging Mexican children to smuggle them into the US

An El Paso resident pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a human smuggling operation that brought unaccompanied children as young as five across the U.S.-Mexico border, sometimes using candy laced with THC to sedate them during the process.

Juvenile runaways allegedly brought from Dallas to Houston; suspect arrested

Harris County constable deputies arrested a suspect accused of driving to Dallas to pick up juvenile runaways and bringing them to Houston.

Man killed in north Harris County allegedly trying to break into family home

Harris County officials are investigating after a man was shot by a father while he allegedly tried to break into a family's apartment unit, authorities say.