Male skeletal remains found in SE Houston lot
Police are investigating after skeletal remains were found in an empty lot in southeast Houston.
Police are investigating after skeletal remains were found in an empty lot in southeast Houston.
These new Texas laws take effect New Year's Day
Texans will ring in the new year with dozens of new laws taking effect, ranging from a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to tax exemptions for business owners and agreements between federal immigration agents and local sheriff's offices.
Texans will ring in the new year with dozens of new laws taking effect, ranging from a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to tax exemptions for business owners and agreements between federal immigration agents and local sheriff's offices.
Missing Camila Mendoz Olmos: Dashcam captures last sighting of Texas teen who vanished Christmas Eve
Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."
Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."
2025 Lone Star Coins, Gold Redback Notes debuted by Texas Bullion Depository
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced a new program, administered through the Texas Bullion Depository, that offers authorized commemorative precious metal products to investors and collectors.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced a new program, administered through the Texas Bullion Depository, that offers authorized commemorative precious metal products to investors and collectors.
Dry January: Where to get non-alcoholic drinks around Houston
If you're participating in Dry January for 2026, there are several Houston bars that have you set with mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks to try.
If you're participating in Dry January for 2026, there are several Houston bars that have you set with mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks to try.
Top Houston news stories of 2025: Bayou mysteries, viral scams and headlines that shocked us
From bodies in Houston's bayous to elaborate scams, these are some of our most-read, most-shared, and most-talked-about stories that impacted the community in 2025.
From bodies in Houston's bayous to elaborate scams, these are some of our most-read, most-shared, and most-talked-about stories that impacted the community in 2025.
Gov. Abbott appointee Eddy Betancourt killed in McAllen shooting; police search for suspect
Police are searching for Reynaldo Mata-Rios in connection with the Dec. 27 shooting death of prominent businessman Eddy Betancourt.
Police are searching for Reynaldo Mata-Rios in connection with the Dec. 27 shooting death of prominent businessman Eddy Betancourt.
Texas man arrested, accused of funding, supplying bomb materials to ISIS
A 21-year-old Texas man has been charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after allegedly delivering bomb-making components and cash to undercover agents he believed were members of the terrorist organization.
A 21-year-old Texas man has been charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after allegedly delivering bomb-making components and cash to undercover agents he believed were members of the terrorist organization.
2 shot near Bush Airport, possibly from same bullet: HCSO reports
Two people were reportedly shot, possibly by the same bullet, while driving north of Bush Airport, officials say.
Two people were reportedly shot, possibly by the same bullet, while driving north of Bush Airport, officials say.
4 masked men accused of assaulting elderly man during Spring home invasion
Four people, including three juveniles, have been detained after allegedly violently assaulting an elderly man during a home invasion in Spring, officials report.
Four people, including three juveniles, have been detained after allegedly violently assaulting an elderly man during a home invasion in Spring, officials report.
Splendora family firework stand allegedly robbed over $5,000 in product days before New Year's celebrations
A family-owned and operated firework stand in Splendora was allegedly robbed of over $5,000 worth of product over the weekend.
A family-owned and operated firework stand in Splendora was allegedly robbed of over $5,000 worth of product over the weekend.
Senator Paul Bettencourt files administrative election complaint, alleges illegal votes were cast
Senator Paul Bettencourt filed an administrative election complaint against Harris County with the Secretary of State’s office. In it, he accused the county of having registered voters on the rolls using P.O. boxes, including several UPS store locations.
Senator Paul Bettencourt filed an administrative election complaint against Harris County with the Secretary of State’s office. In it, he accused the county of having registered voters on the rolls using P.O. boxes, including several UPS store locations.
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center celebrates Kwanzaa after Third Ward blaze
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center leaders say recovery continues after a January fire as programs resume in limited capacity.
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center leaders say recovery continues after a January fire as programs resume in limited capacity.
Governor Abbott announces historic $1.4 billion investment for rural Texas hospitals
Texas is receiving a historic investment of $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to help rural health care throughout the state, according to an announcement by Governor Greg Abbott.
Texas is receiving a historic investment of $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to help rural health care throughout the state, according to an announcement by Governor Greg Abbott.
Body camera video: Suspect shot by police in NW Houston
The Houston Police Department released body camera video Monday of an incident earlier this month that ended with a suspect shot.
The Houston Police Department released body camera video Monday of an incident earlier this month that ended with a suspect shot.
Houston weather: Cold night ahead for Tuesday
A strong cold front is leaving behind some cold nights for the Houston area for Tuesday and Wednesday.
A strong cold front is leaving behind some cold nights for the Houston area for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Judge blocks age verification on app downloads; what's next for the new Texas law
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that was set to go into effect on Thursday. It would have required age verification or parental consent for the download of apps.
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that was set to go into effect on Thursday. It would have required age verification or parental consent for the download of apps.
Houston girl shot during shootout between 2 groups: police
Police say a 7-year-old girl was injured during a shootout between two groups in southeast Houston.
Police say a 7-year-old girl was injured during a shootout between two groups in southeast Houston.
Missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos believed to be 'in imminent danger,' Texas sheriff says
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar indicated that authorities believe that Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old woman who went missing on Christmas Eve, is "in imminent danger."
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar indicated that authorities believe that Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old woman who went missing on Christmas Eve, is "in imminent danger."