Galveston County judge grants injunction against Park Board for alleged Open Meetings Act violation

The release says the Park Board held their meetings on May 12 and May 22, during which they violated the Open Meetings Act. On May 28, the city filed for an injunction against the board, operating on the direction from the city council.

Texas judge scolds 'World's Best Farter' in court

A Texas judge in Jefferson County called out a man for wearing a shirt that she deemed inappropriate for felony court.

Family honors Jocelyn Nungaray on anniversary of her death

On the one-year anniversary of Jocelyn Nungaray's tragic death, friends and family gathered at the memorial site where her body was found to honor her life and love for animals. The family released a dozen butterflies in her memory.

Buc-ee's sues South Carolina clothing maker over trademark infringement

Texas-based convenience store chain, Buc-ee's, is suing a South Carolina clothing maker for trademark infringement over its iconic beaver logo.

Juneteenth 2025: Events, commemorations in the Houston area

Juneteenth is this Thursday. Several events are being held in the Houston area to commemorate the day slaves in Galveston learned that they had been freed.

Cornyn to lead Senate hearing on alleged cover-up of Biden’s mental decline

Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday will lead a hearing on the alleged cover-up of former President Joe Biden's mental decline during his time in office.

700 military personnel sent to Texas, Florida, Louisiana to help ICE

The Department of Defense says 700 military members have been sent to Texas, Florida and Louisiana to help support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Texas seeks new execution date for death row inmate Robert Roberson

The State of Texas wants a new execution date to be set for death row inmate Robert Roberson. Roberson's attorneys argue the evidence used to convict him was based on "junk science."

Spring 2025 STAAR results: reading scores surpass pre-pandemic levels

The TEA released the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for grades 3 through 8, which include tests in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Vehicle stolen from George Foreman's Texas estate, woman arrested

A woman is in custody after being found in a vehicle reported stolen from the estate of the late boxing legend George Foreman, according to the Harris County Constable's Office.

Houston shooting at Almeda Genoa, Gulf Freeway leaves man critically injured

Police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot multiple times under a bridge in southeast Houston by someone on a bike, authorities say.

Motorcycle rider dead after crash involving two vehicles in west Houston

Houston police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle driver and two other vehicles on Westheimer Road Monday night.