Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Texas State Parks

Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

Construction worker killed after being hit by Scorpion truck on Gulf Freeway

An investigation is underway after a construction worker was hit and killed by a heavy truck being driven by another worker southeast of Houston.

Brazil fan walk to Houston Stadium begins at Smith Lands South Parking Lot

Ahead of Brazil's Round of 32 match against Japan, a fan walk will take place from Smith Lands South Parking Lot to the Stadium Monday morning!

Best Fourth of July fireworks, events and shows around Houston

Looking for Fourth of July plans? Here's where to find the biggest parades, festivals and fireworks displays happening across Houston.

Toddler dies after being found unresponsive in Harris County pool, deputies say

A toddler has tragically died after being found unresponsive in a residential swimming pool in northeast Harris County on Sunday, and authorities are currently investigating the circumstances.

Harris County immigration defense funds paused by Texas Supreme Court

The state Supreme Court granted a "temporary relief" motion filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton against Harris County's Immigrant Legal Services Fund" (ILSF).

Man shot, killed by roommate at University Place home

Police say the suspect and victim lived at the Vassar Street home where the shooting took place.

Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child

A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said.

Homicide investigation launched after man shot inside car near East Freeway

Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a vehicle in east Harris County early Sunday, authorities said.

High-speed crash on Old Humble Road leaves one driver dead

A woman was killed early Sunday morning after losing control of her car at a high rate of speed and colliding with a pickup truck in northeast Harris County, authorities said.

One dead in late-night two-vehicle crash on I-610 East Loop near Port of Houston

A fatal two-vehicle collision late Saturday night completely shut down the southbound lanes of the Interstate 610 East Loop near the Port of Houston.