Houston launches firearm injury dashboard as accidental child shootings rise
Houston leaders unveiled SAFEWatch Houston, a real-time firearm injury dashboard that reveals rising accidental shootings involving children and young adults - despite overall gun violence declining across the city.
Elderly Texas couple missing since Thanksgiving found dead
Authorities in New Mexico found the bodies of an elderly couple from Texas who had been missing since Thanksgiving.
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens January 1 with Opening Day Hikes
The newest Texas State Park, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, will host limited, ranger-guided First Day Hikes on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, for visitors who secure advance reservations.
Beheaded bison found in North Texas; sheriff searching for suspects
The individual or individuals responsible removed the animal's head and left the rest of the carcass behind near County Road 301.
Will it snow in Houston this winter? 2025-2026 Southeast Texas outlook
Will it snow in Houston this year? How cold will it be? Here's a look at the 2025-2026 winter outlook for Southeast Texas .
Texas camps could pay up to 4,000% more for licenses after deadly flooding
The proposal follows new legislation that aims to protect children from disasters after the July 4 catastrophe claimed the lives of 27 campers and staffers at a popular Central Texas camp.
Texas woman sentenced for selling fentanyl from hospital room to undercover agent, twice
An Amarillo woman, Katie Jo Pate, 43, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of selling fentanyl from her hospital room. Once in 2022 and then again in 2025.
Twin brothers from Plano killed in Thanksgiving Day crash
The Plano community is mourning the loss of twin brothers Cole and Huxley Gerrard, who died in a car crash on Thanksgiving Day, according to authorities.
Conroe mother sentenced in drunk driving crash that killed two of her kids
Conroe mother Christina Michelle Hejl was sentenced to 40 years after getting into a driving drunk crash and killing two of her kids, injuring the other three.
Texas Tech joins A&M in restricting race, LGBTQ+ course content
The move comes after the Texas A&M system's similar set of rules were put in place, following a controversy that ended in demotions, a firing and a resignation.
Tomball power outage hits fire stations, schools Tuesday morning
A power outage Tuesday morning affected some schools, fire stations and other facilities in Tomball.
Longhorn trots down I-70 in Indiana, narrowly dodging traffic
A longhorn escaped and was spotted trotting down a busy stretch of Interstate 70 near Monrovia, Indiana, on Saturday.
Bird flu confirmed in Galveston County
Galveston County health officials are warning the public not to touch dead birds after cases of avian influenza were confirmed locally.
9 Texas marijuana dispensaries considered for licenses in medical program expansion
Nine new businesses were conditionally selected by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to dispense low-THC cannabis under the state's Compassionate Use Program (TCUP).
18 units damaged in Greenspoint-area apartment fire; firefighter rescued
A mayday call was sent out after a Houston firefighter became trapped and had to be rescued from an apartment fire in the Greenspoint-area. Eighteen units were impacted by the massive blaze.
Two shot, hospitalized after attempted home invasion in southeast Houston
A homeowner and suspect were both hospitalized after they were injured during an attempted home invasion in southeast Houston. Police are searching for a second suspect who left the scene.
Houston fire: Firefighters battling 3-alarm fire in North Houston, 18 apartment units damaged
At least 18 apartment units were damaged following a 3-alarm fire in north Houston on Monday night.
Police investigate stolen GMC pickup trucks in League City
Police say at least four GMC pickup trucks were stolen over the weekend in League City and investigators believe the same suspects may be responsible.
How a wanted fugitive kept getting probation and bonds in Texas: The Carlos Rusi breakdown
How is someone wanted in another state able to get probation and then bonds for crimes allegedly committed while serving probation? Ask the 263rd Criminal District Court and career criminal, Carlos Rusi.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces separation from her husband on her anniversary
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has announced she's separated from her husband on her anniversary.