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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.