'Seniors' may soon be 10 years younger when it comes to Texas property tax breaks

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the launch of "Operation Double Nickel" on Tuesday, which would lower the age used to designate senior citizens who qualify for saving money on property taxes.

Texas schools can now apply for 2026-27 school voucher program

Starting Tuesday, Dec. 9, some Texas schools can begin to register to participate in the school voucher program for next year.

Houston weather: Slow warming trend begins

We're at the beginning of a warming trend that will bring afternoon temperatures into the low 70s beginning tomorrow through Saturday.

Fire reported at Oxy Vinyls in La Porte; all-clear given

The all-clear has been given after a fire occurred at the Oxy Vinyls facility in La Porte on Tuesday morning, the company said in a community notification.

Houston stabbing on Lyons Ave leaves woman dead

Police are searching for a suspect after a woman was stabbed to death in northeast Houston late Monday night.

Feds say Houston-linked ‘Operation Gatekeeper’ broke $160M A.I. chip smuggling pipeline to China

Federal prosecutors with the Southern District of Texas say a sophisticated smuggling network with ties to the Houston area illegally funneled some of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence computer chips toward China and other restricted destinations, moving at least $160 million in hardware and taking in more than $50 million in overseas payments.

30 handguns seized from truck spare tire at Texas border crossing

Texas Department of Public Safety special agents seized 30 handguns and dozens of accessories destined for Mexico that were concealed in a spare tire during an inspection at the Anzalduas Port of Entry, leading to the arrest of two individuals.