Texas Democrats accuse comptroller of excluding Islamic schools from voucher program
Texas Democrats are claiming acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is acting outside the scope of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or school voucher, law and excluding schools based on religious identity.
Texas Democrats are claiming acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock is acting outside the scope of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or school voucher, law and excluding schools based on religious identity.
Bellaire HS students dismissed following reported bomb threat
Police closed off Maple Street, and traffic is backed up on Rice Avenue.
Police closed off Maple Street, and traffic is backed up on Rice Avenue.
Hitchcock gambling bust: Timeline of investigation that led to arrest of mayor, 32 others
Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen says he met with Hitchcock Mayor Christopher Armacost in October about addressing illegal gambling in the city. But after continuing to receive complaints, the sheriff says his office launched its own investigation that resulted in the arrest of the mayor and 32 other people. Here's how the investigation unfolded.
Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen says he met with Hitchcock Mayor Christopher Armacost in October about addressing illegal gambling in the city. But after continuing to receive complaints, the sheriff says his office launched its own investigation that resulted in the arrest of the mayor and 32 other people. Here's how the investigation unfolded.
Man found dead in Harris County store parking lot on Bammel N Houston Road
Deputies are investigating after a man was found dead in the parking lot of a convenience store in northwest Harris County on Friday morning.
Deputies are investigating after a man was found dead in the parking lot of a convenience store in northwest Harris County on Friday morning.
Major I-10 closures planned this weekend for Houston Avenue Bridge repairs
Houston drivers hitting the roads this weekend need to know about major closures along the I-10 Katy Freeway as crews work on repairs to the Houston Avenue Bridge.
Houston drivers hitting the roads this weekend need to know about major closures along the I-10 Katy Freeway as crews work on repairs to the Houston Avenue Bridge.
University of Texas board approves new content rule for educators and students
The University of Texas System board passed a new rule for the system broadly defining the freedoms students and educators have to teach and learn undefined topics.
The University of Texas System board passed a new rule for the system broadly defining the freedoms students and educators have to teach and learn undefined topics.
Houston weather: Weekend front brings rain then cooler air
Warm weather continues today, with temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees above average. A cold front moves through the region on Saturday.
Warm weather continues today, with temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees above average. A cold front moves through the region on Saturday.
Feds seize over 36 pounds of cocaine from tractor in South Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $500,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside a tractor at the Veterans International Bridge, sparking a federal criminal investigation.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $500,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside a tractor at the Veterans International Bridge, sparking a federal criminal investigation.
Texas appeals court hears arguments in Houston-area midwife's case under abortion ban
Houston midwife Maria Rojas is the first healthcare provider charged under Texas's near-total abortion ban. She faces 15 felony counts and a potential life sentence.
Houston midwife Maria Rojas is the first healthcare provider charged under Texas's near-total abortion ban. She faces 15 felony counts and a potential life sentence.
Houston proposes new 'high-risk' apartment ordinance to crackdown on worst rental properties
Houston is debating a proposed "high-risk" apartment ordinance that would subject the city's 20 worst-rated rental properties to mandatory inspections and steep daily fines for safety violations.
Houston is debating a proposed "high-risk" apartment ordinance that would subject the city's 20 worst-rated rental properties to mandatory inspections and steep daily fines for safety violations.
Hitchcock mayor arrested on charge of engaging in organized criminal activity
Christopher Armacost, who serves as Hitchcock mayor and assistant superintendent of Hitchcock ISD, was arrested Wednesday night, records show.
Christopher Armacost, who serves as Hitchcock mayor and assistant superintendent of Hitchcock ISD, was arrested Wednesday night, records show.
‘He deserves justice’: 21-year-old honored after Humble murder as investigation continues
It has been more than a month since 21-year-old Adam Pineda was shot and killed along a neighborhood street in Humble.
It has been more than a month since 21-year-old Adam Pineda was shot and killed along a neighborhood street in Humble.
Former 'bait dog' competing to be 'America's Favorite Pet'
Robin could win $10,000 and grace the cover of Modern Dog magazine.
Robin could win $10,000 and grace the cover of Modern Dog magazine.
North Texas pastor steps down after sex offender son arrested
Following the arrest of registered sex offender Caleb Crawford for registration violations, his father, Pastor Eric Crawford, has temporarily stepped down from leadership at Heritage Baptist Church and Heritage Christian Academy pending an internal review.
Following the arrest of registered sex offender Caleb Crawford for registration violations, his father, Pastor Eric Crawford, has temporarily stepped down from leadership at Heritage Baptist Church and Heritage Christian Academy pending an internal review.
Juarez-Lincoln Bridge to close Saturday morning for annual Abrazo International Bridge Ceremony
Vehicle traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge will be suspended this Saturday morning from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. for the annual International Bridge Ceremony.
Vehicle traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge will be suspended this Saturday morning from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. for the annual International Bridge Ceremony.
Shootout at north Harris County neighborhood sends 3 to hospital
A shooting was reported at a neighborhood park on Swords Creek Road.
A shooting was reported at a neighborhood park on Swords Creek Road.
Gang member added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list
A San Antonio gang member has been added to the Texas DPS 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list.
A San Antonio gang member has been added to the Texas DPS 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list.
FEMA approves aid as Texas Panhandle wildfires grow past 30,000 acres
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle two large wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, which have now burned more than 30,000 acres as of Thursday evening.
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle two large wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, which have now burned more than 30,000 acres as of Thursday evening.