Government shutdown: Flights canceled at Bush, Hobby airports due to FAA order

Dozens of flights have been canceled at Bush, Hobby airports as of Monday morning and there were 1,400 US flights are canceled nationwide as the FAA ordered airlines to cancel 10% of scheduled flights.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.

Texas’ most-burglarized city is not Dallas or Houston, according to report

The SafeWise report names Calvert, Texas as the state's most-burglarized city based on 2023 data, highlighting that high burglary rates often occur in smaller towns and showing a rise in the national average loss per incident to $6,000.

Houston weather: Red Flag Warning ahead of cold front

The cold front will bring two cold nights with temperatures dipping into the low 40s in the Houston area and mid-to-upper 30s north, with wind chills in the 20s and 30s.

Polk County: Carter Lake Dam compromised; officials urge evacuation

The dam was found to have damage to the embankment, the Polk County Emergency Management Office announced Saturday evening. The dam is being assessed for the risk of a potential breach.