Texas voters evenly split on election integrity vs. ballot access, new study finds

Texas voters are perfectly split on whether to prioritize stopping voter fraud or ensuring eligible citizens can vote, according to a newly released public opinion survey.

SWAT standoff at Katy-area apartment ends with man, woman dead

A man who claimed to have accidentally shot his girlfriend ended up turning the gun on himself after a five-hour SWAT standoff at a Katy-area apartment, authorities say.

Brazoria County deputy shoots, kills 18-year-old man in Lake Jackson

A Brazoria County sheriff's deputy was placed on leave after the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in Lake Jackson early Monday morning.

FBI joins search for suspect after 5-year-old shot at apartment in Tyler; $6,000 in rewards offered

The FBI and Crime Stoppers are offering a combined $6,000 reward for information after a 5-year-old child was critically injured in a Tyler apartment shooting, with the armed suspect still at large

The unexpected killer hiding inside a firefighter's uniform

Firefighters face their greatest long-term health risk after extinguishing flames, as toxic carcinogens trapped in their protective clothes can be absorbed through the skin or carried home to families.

Dangerous and deadly Hill Country highway: How TxDOT plans to fix and widen SH 46

The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a multiphased safety strategy along State Highway 46 to combat a surge in traffic and a rising number of collisions, officials announced Monday.

Galveston County gambling operation raids at La Marque area game rooms

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office took part in a raid of various illegal game rooms believed to be associated with organized criminal activity and money laundering.

Texas teen couple used dating apps to lure young men into violent ambushes, police say

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of violent online dating traps that led to armed robberies, a pistol-whipping, and the near-fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, police said.

Boosie Badazz charged with aggravated assault in Houston nightclub incident

Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz is facing charges in Harris County after allegedly hitting a security guard in the head with a hookah base at a downtown Houston nightclub.

Hurricane season starts today: Here’s what Texas should know

Hurricane season has officially started, and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a landfalling storm in Texas.

HTX Soccer reveals what fans can expect from the FIFA World Cup in Houston

Experience a sports atmosphere like never before as soccer icon Randy Evans breaks down what fans can expect when the historic, expanded FIFA World Cup floods Houston with global passion.

Piece of 9/11 History Arrives in Houston

Space Center Houston hosted the 11th stop of the Tunnel to Towers "Steel Across America" tour, featuring a 16,000-pound beam recovered from the World Trade Center. The historic artifact is traveling over 10,000 miles to honor the upcoming 25th anniversary of September 11th and ensure the nation never forgets.

Texas Silver Alert: Missing 69-year-old Lockhart man

Texas authorities have issued a Silver Alert for Jack Mayberry, a missing 69-year-old Lockhart man with a cognitive impairment who was last seen late Saturday night.

New Caney homeowner finds 15-year-old boy fatally shot outside residence

A teenager was found shot and died on Stevens Road late Saturday night. Montgomery County authorities are turning to the public for any information.