Texas offers $30,000 reward for suspect in State Commissioner shooting

The Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect named in the fatal shooting of a South Texas state commissioner. 

Judge denies bond reduction for Houston 'ding-dong ditch' shooting suspect

A Harris County judge on Thursday denied a request to lower the bond for Gonzalo Leon Jr., the 42-year-old man accused of fatally shooting an 11-year-old boy following a "ding-dong ditch" prank last August.

Jailed Harris County sex offender facing new child pornography charges

A sex offender from Channelview is now facing two more felony charges after he was arrested back in May 2025 for online solicitation of a minor.

BakerRipley utility assistance applications hit capacity, where to find help paying bills

BakerRipley's utility assistance applications recently hit capacity, but even if you weren't able to apply, here are other resources available to help with paying bills.

Texas labor force hits record high in 2025 with over 146,000 jobs gained

According to a November 2025 report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Texas economy set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force.  

Uvalde shooting trial: Judge tosses teacher’s emotional testimony

The trial for Adrian Gonzales, one of only two law enforcement officials facing criminal charges for their lack of response to the shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers, continues Thursday.

Traffic: SH 146 northbound lanes will be closed for road work Jan. 9-12

The northbound main lanes of State Highway 146 will be closed as construction crews perform road work over the weekend from Jan. 9 to 12.

Dog rescued from large home fire by Houston firefighters

Houston firefighters had to rescue a dog from a large home fire in the Alief early Thursday morning.

Texas leaders react to fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Texas lawmakers are lighting up social media with opinions about the fatal shooting of a woman in a car in Minneapolis by an ICE officer on Wednesday morning.

Rapist, alleged serial killer to be exhumed from Texas military cemetery

The exhumation is the result of an online campaign by the son of one of the man's victims, which caught the attention of Texas' U.S. senators.