Texas election 2025: What can I take to vote? Do I need an ID?
Can I bring my sample ballot to vote in Texas? How about my phone? My child? My gun? Here's what you can and can't bring with you to polling locations. Plus, what forms of ID are acceptable.
Can I bring my sample ballot to vote in Texas? How about my phone? My child? My gun? Here's what you can and can't bring with you to polling locations. Plus, what forms of ID are acceptable.
Houston 'brick lady' sentenced in GoFundMe theft case
In 2023, Roda Osman became known online as the “brick lady” after claiming that a man hit her in the head with a brick because she wouldn’t give him her phone number. She went on to collect $42,000 through a GoFundMe campaign. On Wednesday, a jury found her guilty of theft.
In 2023, Roda Osman became known online as the “brick lady” after claiming that a man hit her in the head with a brick because she wouldn’t give him her phone number. She went on to collect $42,000 through a GoFundMe campaign. On Wednesday, a jury found her guilty of theft.
San Luis Bridge fire mostly contained after nearly 90 acres burned
The scene was initially reported as a small grass fire, but it spread quickly due to 25 mph winds.
The scene was initially reported as a small grass fire, but it spread quickly due to 25 mph winds.
Cat, owner reunite in Houston after months and miles apart
Eddie might not have 9 lives, but he's got a tale to tell.
Eddie might not have 9 lives, but he's got a tale to tell.
Houston Food Bank gives out goods ahead of possible SNAP shutdown Nov. 1
The Houston Food Bank says at least 425,000 households rely on SNAP every month.
The Houston Food Bank says at least 425,000 households rely on SNAP every month.
Houston City Council approves purchase of East Downtown property for homeless facility
Houston City Council approved the purchase of a property in East Downtown to create a centralized homeless intake facility.
Houston City Council approved the purchase of a property in East Downtown to create a centralized homeless intake facility.
Harris County commissioner raising alarm over $47 million pay increase for county employees
Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey is sounding the alarm about a $47 million proposal aimed at raising salaries for County employees under a certain pay grade.
Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey is sounding the alarm about a $47 million proposal aimed at raising salaries for County employees under a certain pay grade.
Texas border agents seize truck stuffed with snakes and lizards headed to Mexico
U.S. Border Patrol officers seized more than 100 snakes, spiders, lizards and salamanders from a truck attempting to cross over the border into Mexico.
U.S. Border Patrol officers seized more than 100 snakes, spiders, lizards and salamanders from a truck attempting to cross over the border into Mexico.
Houston Police seeking persons of interest in fatal Greenspoint apartment shooting
A man was fatally shot in early October at his apartment on Plaza Verde Drive. Police released pictures of three of the four persons of interest.
A man was fatally shot in early October at his apartment on Plaza Verde Drive. Police released pictures of three of the four persons of interest.
'Smart Wall' border technology planned for Big Bend National Park area
The federal government’s $4.5 billion “Smart Wall" project will add hundreds of miles of high-tech border security, including detection systems through Big Bend National Park.
The federal government’s $4.5 billion “Smart Wall" project will add hundreds of miles of high-tech border security, including detection systems through Big Bend National Park.
'Vehicle of interest' wanted in fatal Sugar Land shooting
In June 2025, a man was found fatally shot on SH-6 South. The vehicle of interest is described as a gray 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra.
In June 2025, a man was found fatally shot on SH-6 South. The vehicle of interest is described as a gray 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra.
Oil spill prompts closure in Galveston Ship Channel, Coast Guard says
The Galveston Ship Channel is closed from Gulf Coppers to the Pelican Island Bridge.
The Galveston Ship Channel is closed from Gulf Coppers to the Pelican Island Bridge.
How to keep pumpkins from rotting: Testing jack-o-lantern social media hacks
You and your kids put elbow grease into carving your creepy Halloween pumpkins, but we know they can rot pretty quickly while sitting on the front porch. We put some social media hacks to the test to help them last longer.
You and your kids put elbow grease into carving your creepy Halloween pumpkins, but we know they can rot pretty quickly while sitting on the front porch. We put some social media hacks to the test to help them last longer.
Montgomery Co. employees handed flyer that tested positive for fentanyl: authorities
Authorities in Montgomery County say two county employees began to experience dizziness and other symptoms after being handed a flyer that later tested positive for fentanyl. A woman reportedly handed them the flyer in the parking lot of a library.
Authorities in Montgomery County say two county employees began to experience dizziness and other symptoms after being handed a flyer that later tested positive for fentanyl. A woman reportedly handed them the flyer in the parking lot of a library.
Houston City Council considers 'high-risk' apartment inspection program
A proposed ordinance in Houston would create a High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program to address and improve complexes with health, safety, and habitability violations.
A proposed ordinance in Houston would create a High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program to address and improve complexes with health, safety, and habitability violations.
Houston fire: Apartment units damaged near Olympia, Hayes
Two people were taken to the hospital and others were treated for smoke inhalation after an apartment fire in west Houston on Wednesday morning, officials say.
Two people were taken to the hospital and others were treated for smoke inhalation after an apartment fire in west Houston on Wednesday morning, officials say.