Houston rodeo announces 2026 genre calendar: See list

The Houston rodeo has released their genre calendar for the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!

Texas Governor Abbott bans Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR from owning land in Texas

The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.

1 injured, shot in the back on Airtex Boulevard; 4 suspects on the run

A shooting in north Harris County has sheriff's office deputies at the scene investigating and searching for multiple suspects.

Houston murder suspect jailed 4+ years could plead guilty, possibly be free in 6 more years

A 21-year-old murder defendant who’s been in jail for more than four years is expected to plead guilty and could possibly be paroled after serving just six more years behind bars.

Houston weather: More warm temps Tuesday; rain on the way this week

The warm trend is expected to hold through the start of the week. More daily record highs are in jeopardy, especially on Tuesday and potentially Wednesday. We are within a few degrees of each daily record high for the next few days.

Investigation at Montgomery Co. McDonald's after man reportedly shoots self

An investigation is underway after a man who barricaded himself in a bathroom at a Montgomery County McDonald's shot himself on Monday, authorities say.

University of Houston's Pi Kappa Phi chapter shut down after alleged hazing

The University of Houston's Pi Kappa Phi chapter was permanently shut down by its national organization following an investigation into "deeply disturbing" hazing allegations involving physical abuse and hospitalization, with students involved now facing potential expulsion and criminal charges.

Galveston man, 88, accused of shooting 89-year-old wife to death

An 88-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his 89-year-old wife at their Galveston home on Monday morning, according to police.

US Air Force Band of the West to perform concerts across Texas in December

The "Holiday in Blue" concerts, described as a holiday gift to the public, will take place in north, central and southeast Texas in December.

Rosenberg man charged with sexually assaulting 2 teens

A Rosenberg man faces three felony sexual assault charges following an alleged June incident involving two underage teens, with additional scrutiny arising from a recent prostitution arrest in a neighboring county.

FAA flight restrictions end on Monday, easing travel chaos at Texas airports

The FAA is lifting its nationwide flight-reduction order on Monday, ending over a week of major delays and cancellations at North Texas and other U.S. airports caused by air traffic control staffing shortages due to the recent government shutdown.

Fire erupts at decommissioned electrical plant near San Leon

A fire engulfed a decommissioned power plant near State Highway 146, causing a massive smoke plume visible for miles and prompting a limited shelter-in-place order for parts of the nearby bayfront community of San Leon.

Houston motorcycle crash involving backhoe leaves 1 dead on SH 249

A motorcyclist died after crashing into a backhoe that Houston police suspect was stolen. Police say the person driving the backhoe then fled the scene.