Texas Senate leaders celebrate passage of homestead exemption increases

Leaders in the Texas Senate will hold a news conference Thursday on the passage of two bills that will give homeowners in the state larger tax savings.

Memorial service for José Griñán to be held next week

A memorial service will be held for former FOX 26 Houston anchor José Griñán next week. He passed away Monday at the age of 72.

I-45 North crash involving five vehicles left 1 dead, 1 injured

A major crash on I-45 North after Main Street involving multiple vehicles has shutdown all northbound lanes Thursday morning. At least one person has been reported dead.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticizes media in push for THC ban

As the Texas THC ban bill heads to Gov. Abbott's desk, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick delivered a public tongue-lashing to the Texas media which he claims has failed to adequately report the hazards associated with potent synthetic marijuana products.

DEA Houston warns of synthetic opioid hitting Houston and surrounding areas

The Houston field office for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is putting out a serious and stern warning about a synthetic drug called Nitazene, saying it's 25% more potent than fentanyl and leading to seizures and overdoses in teens and adults.

Houston announced as next stop in Waymo robotaxi testing

In a post on X on Tuesday, Waymo said their learning vehicles are making their way to the streets of Houston "very soon."

Texas ranks in top 10 most affordable states for child care: Study

The average price of child care in the U.S. last year was $13,128. According to a new study, Texas beat that number by nearly 14 percent.

Top Texas AG aides resigned amid harassment allegations, lawsuit claims

Former employees Judd Stone and Chris Hilton are accused in a federal lawsuit of misconduct, including calling an employee "white trash" and berating her for being late with lunch.

Houston Fire looking for male in Brays Bayou

Officials say they were called about a male in the water at about 1 p.m. on Wednesday.