Houston's huge overtime tab draws warning from City Controller
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins warns of a financial crisis due to excessive overtime costs for police, firefighters, and trash collectors, while Mayor Whitmire dismisses the concerns as politically motivated, pledging to fix the city's budget deficit within two months.
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins warns of a financial crisis due to excessive overtime costs for police, firefighters, and trash collectors, while Mayor Whitmire dismisses the concerns as politically motivated, pledging to fix the city's budget deficit within two months.
Texas Senate passes bill to ban junk food purchases with SNAP benefits
A bill that would prevent Texas SNAP recipients from using their benefits to purchase junk food is moving forward in the state legislature.
A bill that would prevent Texas SNAP recipients from using their benefits to purchase junk food is moving forward in the state legislature.
"She was precious": Neighbor speaks on moments after deadly Baytown dog attack on 6-month-old
Baytown police say a 6-month-old girl died on Tuesday after being attacked by her family's dog. Now, neighbors are wrapping their heads around what happened.
Baytown police say a 6-month-old girl died on Tuesday after being attacked by her family's dog. Now, neighbors are wrapping their heads around what happened.
Houston weather: Wind Advisory returning Thursday; potential storm in northern SE Texas
A Wind Advisory will be in place once again on Thursday. Also, the severe weather in the eastern U.S. will bring a slight chance of storms for our northern areas.
A Wind Advisory will be in place once again on Thursday. Also, the severe weather in the eastern U.S. will bring a slight chance of storms for our northern areas.
Houston game rooms raided: Numerous locations targeted by authorities
Investigations are underway across the Houston area after game rooms were raided on Wednesday.
Investigations are underway across the Houston area after game rooms were raided on Wednesday.
Harris County: Suspect indicted in case of missing man found dead in burned car, documents show
Dominique Johnson, 48, is facing two charges related to the death of Winsolon Trahan.
Dominique Johnson, 48, is facing two charges related to the death of Winsolon Trahan.
REAL ID deadline: How to get one in Texas, requirement for flying
Starting May 7, 2025, you will be required to have a REAL ID in order to fly within the United States and to access federal facilities. Here's how to know if your driver's license or ID card is compliant.
Starting May 7, 2025, you will be required to have a REAL ID in order to fly within the United States and to access federal facilities. Here's how to know if your driver's license or ID card is compliant.
Baytown dog attack: 6-month-old baby girl dies
An investigation is now underway after a 6-month-old baby girl was attacked by a dog in Baytown.
An investigation is now underway after a 6-month-old baby girl was attacked by a dog in Baytown.
Tariffs expected to drive up cost of auto repairs, tips to avoid them
Auto parts may be harder to come by if tariffs are imposed.
Auto parts may be harder to come by if tariffs are imposed.
Harris County missing 12-year-old girls found safe
The Harris County Sheriff's Office reports both 12-year-old girls reported missing Tuesday have been found safe.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office reports both 12-year-old girls reported missing Tuesday have been found safe.
'Cheeky smuggler' attempts to cross Texas-Mexico border with meth, officials say
A pat down from an officer found two packages “concealed between the man’s buttocks,” according to a release from Customs and Border Protection.
A pat down from an officer found two packages “concealed between the man’s buttocks,” according to a release from Customs and Border Protection.