Abbott leads Hinojosa in latest poll on Texas governor’s race

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott leads his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, in a poll released Tuesday.

Houston ICE shooting: Statements from 2 witnesses in the van released

Statements from two of the passengers who were taken into custody during the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo claim ICE agents were not in front or behind the vehicle.

Body camera video shows missing fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni

Texas Game Wardens released video of a fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni. The man spent more than three hours in the water after being thrown from his boat.

Jordanian athlete reported missing in Houston found in Illinois

The Jordanian athlete who was reported missing while attending the Genuine Cup in Houston has been found states away, according to the university.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed by parents of murdered Traveler's Table owner

The parents of Thy Mitchell have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Harris County alleging Matthew Mitchell planned to murder his family, according to court records.

Kristen Galvan: Human remains identified as Spring teen reported missing in 2020

Human remains found in 2020 have been identified as a Houston-area teen who had been missing for six years after being a victim of human trafficking, according to Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office.

Deerbrook Mall reviews security as experts warn about risks tied to social media meetups

Deerbrook Mall officials are reviewing security measures following a recent shooting inside the mall, while also pushing back against claims that the incident was connected to a teen takeover.

Houston-area Aqua Texas customer receives $5k water bill for June

A Texas couple is challenging a water bill showing they used 209,000 gallons in June, arguing the amount is impossible and alleging a leak in Aqua Texas infrastructure behind their home may be responsible.

Houston ICE shooting: Federal judge rules witness in deadly shooting must be released within 48 hours

In a ruling on Monday, Federal Judge Keith P. Ellison ruled Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, who was also a witness in the deadly shooting, must be released from DHS custody within the next 48 hours.

Back-to-school shopping underway as families look for ways to stretch their budgets

Houston parents and college students are finding ways to save on back-to-school shopping as school supply costs add up. Here's what families are doing to stretch their budgets.

Texas lawmakers reconsider tax incentives for data centers

Texas lawmakers are reconsidering massive tax breaks offered to attract data centers, pointing to a dramatic shift in the political and economic climate since the incentives were first established twelve years ago.

Texas forces Discord to implement UK-style age verification and safety rules

Texas and Discord have agreed to a temporary injunction requiring the platform to roll out its UK-standard age verification and teen safety features to Texas users within 90 days as a state lawsuit against the company proceeds toward a 2027 trial.

Rice University police search for missing Jordanian athlete participating in Genuine Cup

The Rice University Police Department has issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for a Jordanian athlete who went missing while attending the Genuine Cup, an international soccer tournament for athletes with disabilities at Rice University.

14 Cyclosporiasis cases confirmed in Galveston County, 4 being investigated

Galveston County health officials are investigating a recent increase in Cyclosporiasis in the area after more than a dozen cases confirmed.

Texas man charged with capital murder after 2-year-old dies in locked car while he slept

A 25-year-old Texas man has been charged with capital murder after his 2-year-old daughter died inside a locked vehicle while he slept for hours following a night of drinking, police said.