Whooping cough cases soar in Texas, quadrupling last year's count
Provisional data shows the state has recorded more than 3,500 whooping cough cases through October 2025. This marks the second year in a row that Texas has seen a high, year-over-year increase in the highly contagious bacterial infection, prompting DSHS to issue a health alert.
Provisional data shows the state has recorded more than 3,500 whooping cough cases through October 2025. This marks the second year in a row that Texas has seen a high, year-over-year increase in the highly contagious bacterial infection, prompting DSHS to issue a health alert.
Texas Bass Pro Shop fight: Brawl breaks out at grand opening
A dispute over a restroom line at a Bass Pro Shops store in Odessa escalated into a multi-person brawl Saturday afternoon, authorities said. It was the grand opening weekend for the new store.
A dispute over a restroom line at a Bass Pro Shops store in Odessa escalated into a multi-person brawl Saturday afternoon, authorities said. It was the grand opening weekend for the new store.
Voting in Texas: Races to watch across the state
Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.
Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.
Houston weather: Beautiful weather ahead for your Election Day
It's looking to be another beautiful day ahead in the Houston-area for your Tuesday.
It's looking to be another beautiful day ahead in the Houston-area for your Tuesday.
Houston crash involving at least 3 vehicles cleared on State Highway 225 Westbound before I-610
A crash involving at least three vehicles slowed traffic on State Highway 225 on Tuesday morning.
A crash involving at least three vehicles slowed traffic on State Highway 225 on Tuesday morning.
Texas Election Day 2025: Houston-area voting guide: Polling locations, sample ballots
The Texas Election Day guide for Nov. 4, 2025, including where to vote, what's on the ballot, what time polls are open, how to check if you are registered to vote and more.
The Texas Election Day guide for Nov. 4, 2025, including where to vote, what's on the ballot, what time polls are open, how to check if you are registered to vote and more.
Rising cat food costs bring difficulty to Houston animal shelter helping owners in need
The Houston Human Society has reduced their distribution and turned some people away, since the rise of pet food costs makes it difficult to buy the food.
The Houston Human Society has reduced their distribution and turned some people away, since the rise of pet food costs makes it difficult to buy the food.
Mother speaks out after son killed in Southwest Houston crash: 'I will get justice'
Three people were killed in a crash that occurred Sunday morning at the intersection of Almeda Road and W Odem Drive.
Three people were killed in a crash that occurred Sunday morning at the intersection of Almeda Road and W Odem Drive.
Proposition 3: Texans will decide if bond should be denied for defendants charged with certain crimes
Proposition 3 would allow judges to deny bond to defendants charged with certain violent or sexual offenses.
Proposition 3 would allow judges to deny bond to defendants charged with certain violent or sexual offenses.
North Harris County: Teen missing for over a week
Officials say 16-year-old Kemoryon Napoleon was last seen in a Spring neighborhood on Oct. 26.
Officials say 16-year-old Kemoryon Napoleon was last seen in a Spring neighborhood on Oct. 26.
Over a quarter million people moved to Texas in the last year. Here's where they are now
A new study has revealed that 265,112 people have moved to Texas in the past year from out of state.
A new study has revealed that 265,112 people have moved to Texas in the past year from out of state.
15-year shot, killed in northwest Houston; another 15-year-old arrested, officials say
A shooting victim was found on Bammel North Houston Road.
A shooting victim was found on Bammel North Houston Road.
Alabama father, son arrested in Texas attempting to smuggle guns into Mexico
“This seizure of an immense quantity of firearms illustrates the Southern District of Texas’s full-spectrum approach to fighting the cartels. We will attack every facet of their operations until they are wiped off the face of the earth,” said U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
“This seizure of an immense quantity of firearms illustrates the Southern District of Texas’s full-spectrum approach to fighting the cartels. We will attack every facet of their operations until they are wiped off the face of the earth,” said U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
I-10 East Freeway reopens at Cedar Lane in Channelview after chase
The I-10 East Freeway was temporarily shut down Monday morning when a chase came to an end near Channelview. One person was detained.
The I-10 East Freeway was temporarily shut down Monday morning when a chase came to an end near Channelview. One person was detained.
St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway helps patients like Dionisio
Dionisio was diagnosed with leukemia at a young age, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital played a crucial role in his recovery. The hospital's comprehensive care ensured he received necessary treatments without financial burden.
Dionisio was diagnosed with leukemia at a young age, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital played a crucial role in his recovery. The hospital's comprehensive care ensured he received necessary treatments without financial burden.