Texas flooding: Lt. Governor urges DSHS not to grant license to Camp Mystic

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is urging Texas DSHS not to grant an operating license to Camp Mystic for 2026, pending an investigation by a joint Texas House and Senate committee.

Harris County ADA facing strangulation charges out of Montgomery County

A now-former Harris County assistant district attorney was arrested in Montgomery County on a family violence charge on Sunday, according to the Panorama Village Police Department.

TxDOT, UIL announce ‘Saved by the Belt’ seat belt challenge for Texas high schools

TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.

Mexican cartel leader killed: Global intelligence expert provides analysis on violence

The death of the notorious Mexican cartel leader known as "El Mencho" has thrown parts of Mexico into chaos. A global intelligence expert is providing analysis on the violence in Mexico.

Man accidentally killed in shooting during burglary at his Houston home, police say

A man accidentally shot and killed another man he lived with while defending their Houston home from a burglary suspect early Saturday morning, police say.

Texas trooper wounded in shooting that left fleeing person dead, officials say

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was wounded in a shooting and another person was killed during a traffic stop-turned-foot chase Monday morning.

Abbott steps up Texas security amid Mexico unrest after killing of cartel leader

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state Department of Public Safety to step up security efforts, especially along the southern border with Mexico.

Mexico travel warnings: Gov. Abbott urges Texans to pay attention amid violence

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans to pay attention to federal travel warnings to Mexico amid violence following the death of drug cartel leader "El Mencho".

Texas primary elections: Candidates make final pushes ahead of March 3

With primary election day now less than two weeks away, many have their eyes on both state and local seats, including a handful of GOP races.

San Antonio CEO pleads guilty in $69.5M real estate Ponzi scheme

San Antonio real estate CEO Devin Elder faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to orchestrating a $69.5 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of investors.

Texas man pleads guilty in $17M multi-state Ponzi scheme defrauding 40+ victims

Christopher Knight Lopez, a 40-year-old Katy man, has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a decade-long investment fraud scheme that defrauded more than 40 victims out of $17 million through forged documents and false promises.

METRO Police fatally shoot armed man at Downtown Houston rail station

METRO police fatally shot an armed man at the Bell Station platform in downtown Houston Sunday morning, causing significant Red Line service disruptions as an investigation into the domestic-related incident continues.

2-year-old hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in East Harris County

Authorities are investigating an incident in east Harris County where a 2-year-old child was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle on North Brentwood Drive Sunday afternoon.

Texas rep calls for public hearing on alleged state cover-up of ICE shooting

A Democratic state representative is demanding a public hearing of his committee regarding the alleged Texas cover-up of a fatal shooting involving a federal immigration officer in South Padre Island.