Houston police terminate officer after investigation into use of force incident

The Houston Police Department has terminated a probationary officer following an investigation into a use of force incident caught on video in 2024.

Texas AG files another lawsuit against TikTok for deceptive promotion

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a second lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the company of falsely promoting their app as safe for minors.

Gulf of Mexico naming debate: Social media suggests new name

Following President-Elect Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, social media suggests a Texan twist.

Houston weather: Governor activates state emergency response resources for East, SE Texas rain

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall that is expected in East and Southeast Texas beginning Thursday.

MLK Boulevard shooting: Houston police search for second suspect

Houston police report one suspect has been arrested and they are looking to identify the second in connection with a shooting on MLK Boulevard in December.

Montgomery County officer fired for allegedly possessing child pornography

An Oak Ridge North police officer was terminated after officials report he allegedly possessed child pornography following an investigation by Internet Crimes Against Children.

City of Houston mourning loss of active duty firefighter

The Houston Fire Department is mourning the loss of Captain Aaron Rios, who passed away after an off-duty medical emergency.

Snow in Texas: What to expect on Thursday across the state

A Winter Storm Warning is now in place for the Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth areas from Thursday morning through Noon Friday. This is where several inches of snow could fall along with a glaze of ice, creating dangerous travel for those driving in for the Cotton Bowl. 

DOJ sues RealPage, landlords for colluding to inflate rents: Houston renters impacted

The Department of Justice alleges several property management companies colluded to inflate rents using algorithmic software, harming millions of renters in Houston and across the country.

Houston high-rise penthouse theft: $200,000 in person items stolen

Residents of a luxury high-rise in downtown Houston are on edge after a sophisticated burglary targeted a penthouse apartment, leaving the owners with significant losses.

Harris Co. Commissioner announces back-up power mandate for nursing homes

Harris County has mandated backup power generation for nursing homes and assisted living facilities to protect vulnerable seniors during power outages.