FBI releases first-ever Houston Most Wanted fugitives list, 1 fugitive already apprehended

The FBI revealed its first-ever Houston Most Wanted fugitives list on Tuesday, featuring people wanted by the FBI, the Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the US Marshall Service, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Houston weather: Showers possible on Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday will look a lot like Tuesday. Look for a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 90s and a scattering of afternoon showers and storms. A few could be briefly heavy, but mostly some "garden variety" storms.

Houston man mistakenly detained by ICE due to name confusion

A Houston man was mistakenly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and released hours later. The agency admits they arrested the wrong person due to similarities in appearance and identical names.

Sen. Cornyn calls on FBI to help bring back Texas Dems that fled the state

In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Cornyn asked the agency to aid the state's effort to “locate or arrest potential lawbreakers."

Gov. Abbott prohibits purchase of sweetened drinks, candy with SNAP benefits

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use of federal food assistance benefits for certain sweetened drinks and candy.

Arnaldo Richards' Picos Restaurant in Houston to close

Picos Restaurant is closing after more than 40 years in Houston, owner and founder Arnaldo Richards announced on Tuesday.

6 migrants arrested in Houston convicted of 48 criminal offenses

In Houston, ICE arrested six immigrants who have all entered the United States without documentation 42 times and have been convicted of nearly 50 criminal offenses.

New Texas laws for the 2025-26 school year: Cell phone ban; prayer in schools; DEI

News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.

The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know

Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.

Two FAMU graduates killed in Midtown crash; suspected drunk driver facing murder charges

Two recent college graduates and fraternity brothers were killed in a fiery crash early Saturday morning in Midtown Houston, after police say a suspected drunk driver ran a red light and collided with their vehicle.

Texas Democrats flee state, Republicans issue arrest warrants in redistricting fight

Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.