Suspect bond set to nearly $7M after boarding Spring ISD bus with gun

The suspect who allegedly boarded a Spring ISD school bus with a gun on Monday had his bond set to nearly $7 million after he appeared in court on Wednesday.

Texas highway funding saved more than 3500 lives, billions in costs, report finds

Roadway improvements funded over the last decade are credited with saving more than 3,500 lives and preventing $9.3 billion in economic costs from crashes.

Multiple elevators broken at senior apartment complex in Southeast Houston

Seniors living at the Magnolia Place Senior Apartments in Southeast Houston say broken elevators have turned daily life into a challenge. Tenants tell FOX 26 one elevator has been out of service since April, and a second elevator broke down just last week, leaving residents with limited mobility.

Texas lawsuit says 5 TV companies are 'spying' with content recognition tech

In the most basic terms, ACR technology sees and hears what you're watching so it can get an idea of your taste in content, and then recommend things you might like based on what you've seen.

Attorney representing man accused of killing girlfriend, hiding body in barrel, comments on immigration hold

On Tuesday morning, the man accused of killing his girlfriend and hiding her body inside a barrel was set to appear in a Harris County Criminal Courtroom. Instead, his attorney represented him in front of the judge.

Little York 2022 shooting: Man found guilty of capital murder

A suspect charged in the shooting death of two people was found guilty of capital murder on Tuesday afternoon.

Final perpetrator in 1983 Texas 'KFC murders' identified

The five victims were killed "execution-style" after being abducted from a Kentucky Fried Chicken in East Texas in 1983.

Huntsville police officer critically injured in high-speed chase

A Huntsville Police Officer, Sean Brinson, is in critical condition after his patrol car was struck head-on by a suspect fleeing in a stolen vehicle.

Fort Bend ISD releases details of rezoning proposal

Fort Bend ISD school board members met Monday to discuss the proposed attendance boundary plans for elementary schools and the new Amy Middle School.

One Texas city makes list of top travel destinations for 2026

While 76% of Americans plan to vacation in 2026, more than half cite price as their top priority, fueling interest in "hidden gems" and off-season travel.

Ken Paxton sues Xcel Energy over deadly Smokehouse Creek fire

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Xcel Energy for over $1 billion, alleging "blatant negligence" caused the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire.

Houston police chase ends in Gulfcrest neighborhood, suspect in custody

A suspect is in custody after leading officers on a chase in a stolen car and then running into a stranger’s home on Tuesday morning, Houston police say.

Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78

Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.