Arlington family used $1.7M in stolen tax refunds to buy luxury car, house in Mississippi: prosecutors
Members of an Arlington family were convicted by a jury in Forth Worth on Thursday of a multimillion-dollar scheme to steal tax refunds.
Members of an Arlington family were convicted by a jury in Forth Worth on Thursday of a multimillion-dollar scheme to steal tax refunds.
How Texans can claim their share of $700 million Google settlement
Texans can now claim their share of a $700 million settlement won against Google two years ago.
Texans can now claim their share of a $700 million settlement won against Google two years ago.
Elderly man found after going missing in Southwest Houston
The man was reported missing after he was last seen Tuesday near Hiram Clarke Road and Tidewater Drive.
The man was reported missing after he was last seen Tuesday near Hiram Clarke Road and Tidewater Drive.
Crockett holds lead on Talarico for Democratic Senate nomination in first head-to-head poll
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett holds a slight lead over state Rep. James Talarico in the race for the Democratic nomination for the 2026 Senate election in their first head-to-head poll since Crockett officially entered the race.
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett holds a slight lead over state Rep. James Talarico in the race for the Democratic nomination for the 2026 Senate election in their first head-to-head poll since Crockett officially entered the race.
Humble police chief placed on leave during department review, city confirms
An investigation into the Humble PD's "management and operations" is reportedly underway.
An investigation into the Humble PD's "management and operations" is reportedly underway.
Alief ISD bus struck by vehicle; no injuries reported, district confirms
Alief ISD confirms a school bus was struck by a separate vehicle.
Alief ISD confirms a school bus was struck by a separate vehicle.
Impaired teen driver arrested in Greater Greenspoint; accused of kidnapping, assault, officials say
Authorities allegedly found the teen speeding with seven passengers overnight.
Authorities allegedly found the teen speeding with seven passengers overnight.
Pedestrian fatally struck by METRO bus in Southwest Houston
Traffic on North Holmes Road is being rerouted during the investigation.
Traffic on North Holmes Road is being rerouted during the investigation.
Trinity Gardens, Fifth Ward residents speak out after DOJ ends monitoring of illegal dumping
Residents in two predominantly Black and Brown communities say they are frustrated and disappointed after learning the U.S. Department of Justice has ended its oversight connected to illegal dumping in Houston.
Residents in two predominantly Black and Brown communities say they are frustrated and disappointed after learning the U.S. Department of Justice has ended its oversight connected to illegal dumping in Houston.
Harris County: 1 person found dead inside home following fire
An investigation is underway after a person was found dead inside a home after a fire, officials said.
An investigation is underway after a person was found dead inside a home after a fire, officials said.
Harris County officials detail impact of new bail laws on jail capacity, staffing
New data shows court speed is stabilizing the Harris County Jail population, but officials warn Prop 3 will require a major, funded effort to maintain the pace.
New data shows court speed is stabilizing the Harris County Jail population, but officials warn Prop 3 will require a major, funded effort to maintain the pace.
Bissonnet crash: Houston police investigating deadly auto-pedestrian crash
An investigation is underway following a deadly auto-pedestrian crash in Houston, authorities said.
An investigation is underway following a deadly auto-pedestrian crash in Houston, authorities said.
Texas officials warn a new bug is threatening grazing land
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
Claims of abuse at Fort Bliss ICE facility; DHS calls them ‘categorically false’
The letter, penned by the American Civil Liberty Union and other organizations, claims detainees at Camp East Montana, located at Fort Bliss, were “handcuffed and rounded up" before being loaded into vans and taken to the U.S.-Mexico border and told to go across the border into Mexico by masked officers even if the detainee did not have a removal order to the country.
The letter, penned by the American Civil Liberty Union and other organizations, claims detainees at Camp East Montana, located at Fort Bliss, were “handcuffed and rounded up" before being loaded into vans and taken to the U.S.-Mexico border and told to go across the border into Mexico by masked officers even if the detainee did not have a removal order to the country.
FIFA World Cup: Random Selection Draw for single-match tickets open for applications
The third phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Random Selection Draw, is now open for applications.
The third phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Random Selection Draw, is now open for applications.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston tickets: How to sign up for random selection
FIFA has opened its next phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup. Here's what to know if you're hoping to score tickets.
FIFA has opened its next phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup. Here's what to know if you're hoping to score tickets.
Fatal East Aldine crash shuts down road to Eastex Freeway
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says a vehicle was found turned over and on fire.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says a vehicle was found turned over and on fire.
Is the Texas power grid ready for winter? How new data centers might pose a risk
In a recent report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state's grid, it was warned that rising demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as a swiftly growing population, could be a challenge.
In a recent report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state's grid, it was warned that rising demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as a swiftly growing population, could be a challenge.
32-year-old man shot during gun battle with Houston Police was supposed to be serving time in Nevada
Jacques Bassey got into a shootout with Houston Police last week. According to records, he was supposed to be serving time for at least one out of 13 charges.
Jacques Bassey got into a shootout with Houston Police last week. According to records, he was supposed to be serving time for at least one out of 13 charges.



















