Texas lawmakers tackle housing crisis by loosening zoning rules in big cities
The bill allows for residential development in areas previously zoned for offices, retail and warehouses and allows for the conversion of some offices and warehouses to multifamily and mixed-use housing.
The bill allows for residential development in areas previously zoned for offices, retail and warehouses and allows for the conversion of some offices and warehouses to multifamily and mixed-use housing.
Montgomery County electrocution: Person killed near FM 2978
A person has died after an electrocution incident in Montgomery County on Tuesday.
A person has died after an electrocution incident in Montgomery County on Tuesday.
Undocumented migrants found hidden inside altered hay bales near Flatonia
Multiple undocumented migrants were found hidden inside altered hay bales near Flatonia, the sheriff's office said.
Multiple undocumented migrants were found hidden inside altered hay bales near Flatonia, the sheriff's office said.
$7 million in fake Apple phone chargers seized in Houston
More than $7 million in counterfeit Apple phone chargers were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday.
More than $7 million in counterfeit Apple phone chargers were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday.
Texas House passes major bail reforms to keep violent offenders jailed pretrial
The Texas House approved several bills that would alter the way bail is granted in the state.
The Texas House approved several bills that would alter the way bail is granted in the state.
Most charges dropped against GOP donor, former Houston PD captain in bogus election fraud scheme
The charges stemmed from a 2020 incident where former HPD captain Mark Aguirre, hired by GOP megadonor Steven Hotze, allegedly ran an HVAC repairman off the road over a baseless voter fraud conspiracy.
The charges stemmed from a 2020 incident where former HPD captain Mark Aguirre, hired by GOP megadonor Steven Hotze, allegedly ran an HVAC repairman off the road over a baseless voter fraud conspiracy.
Olin chlorine leak: Lake Jackson, Clute shelter-in-place lifted
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Clute and Lake Jackson following a chlorine gas release on Tuesday morning, officials say.
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Clute and Lake Jackson following a chlorine gas release on Tuesday morning, officials say.
Dancer turns tragedy into triumph after motorcycle crash
Amberly Lago was a successful dancer featured in music videos for renowned artists. Her life took a dramatic turn when she was involved in a motorcycle accident that shattered her leg. Despite the odds, she survived and doctors were able to save her leg.
Amberly Lago was a successful dancer featured in music videos for renowned artists. Her life took a dramatic turn when she was involved in a motorcycle accident that shattered her leg. Despite the odds, she survived and doctors were able to save her leg.
Texas Measles outbreak 2025: Four new cases reported in latest update
The state reported four newly identified cases since the previous update on Friday.
The state reported four newly identified cases since the previous update on Friday.
Trump administration to enforce law requiring truck drivers to speak English
The Trump administration took steps on Tuesday to enforce a federal law that requires truck drivers in the country to speak English.
The Trump administration took steps on Tuesday to enforce a federal law that requires truck drivers in the country to speak English.
2 Texas Syndicate gang members from Corpus Christi sentenced for drug trafficking
Two Texas Syndicate gang members from Corpus Christi received decades-long prison sentences for drug trafficking.
Two Texas Syndicate gang members from Corpus Christi received decades-long prison sentences for drug trafficking.
Houston gunowner fends off Third Ward attempted robbers, police say
Police believe a Houston gunowner shot one of three men who was trying to rob him on Monday night.
Police believe a Houston gunowner shot one of three men who was trying to rob him on Monday night.
Tango Blast gang members sentenced for human smuggling conspiracy
Their smuggling attempts in Laredo, Texas involved high-speed chases, with one suspect driving into the Rio Grande and swimming to Mexico.
Their smuggling attempts in Laredo, Texas involved high-speed chases, with one suspect driving into the Rio Grande and swimming to Mexico.
Houston shooting: Man killed after forcing way into ex-girlfriend's house, police say
A man was shot and killed after forcing his way into his ex-girlfriend’s house in the middle of the night, Houston police say.
A man was shot and killed after forcing his way into his ex-girlfriend’s house in the middle of the night, Houston police say.
First self-deportation flight leaves out of Houston
The first self-deportation flight under the Trump administration left Houston on Monday to Honduras and Colombia. Officials say the immigrants received a $1,000 stipend and can possibly return to the U.S. legally one day.
The first self-deportation flight under the Trump administration left Houston on Monday to Honduras and Colombia. Officials say the immigrants received a $1,000 stipend and can possibly return to the U.S. legally one day.
Houston weather: Hot Tuesday, isolated late-day storms possible
A front will move in to the area this afternoon and will bring a shift in our winds and should spark a few storms.
A front will move in to the area this afternoon and will bring a shift in our winds and should spark a few storms.
$60K gone in seconds: Help identify Houston jugging suspect
A Houston man who asked to remain anonymous said he was targeted in a jugging incident on May 15 that cost him $60,000.
A Houston man who asked to remain anonymous said he was targeted in a jugging incident on May 15 that cost him $60,000.
North Harris County: Resident arrested in contractor's death on Tim Allen Court
According to officials, someone said they found a person's body in a box while helping the suspect move furniture.
According to officials, someone said they found a person's body in a box while helping the suspect move furniture.