Former Children's Museum staffer charged with online solicitation of minor

A former staff member at the Houston Children's Museum has been arrested as part of an operation to target those suspected of predatory behavior involving minors.

Texas bans candy, soda from SNAP purchases starting April 1

Starting April 1, Texas is now the first state to implement sweeping new restrictions on the types of food and beverages available for purchase through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Houston, Texas April Fools' jokes: Conroe Trump statue, Beyoncé pop-up show

From a giant statue of President Trump in Montgomery County to a "fun-sized" addition at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, here are some Houston-area April Fools' Day posts.

Semi-truck stolen from Houston truck stop caught on camera, police investigating

Houston police are investigating a bold and unusual theft after a semi-truck was stolen from a local truck stop, and the crime was caught on camera.

Judge spares German Shepherd 'Hachi' after Christmas Eve bite case, ending months-long euthanasia fight

After months of uncertainty and a high-stakes court fight, a Texas judge has ruled that Hachi, the German shepherd at the center of a Christmas Eve biting incident, will be allowed to live.

Celebrities join petition to shut down Dilley Immigration Center in Texas, over abuse claims

A coalition of high-profile celebrities and thousands of supporters are demanding the closure of a Texas family detention center over allegations of systemic abuse and poor living conditions for migrant children.

Sweden, DR Congo secure final 2026 World Cup spots at Houston Stadium

The final pieces of Houston’s 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage schedule are now in place, with Sweden and DR Congo earning the last remaining spots to complete the lineup of international teams set to play at NRG Stadium.

Man makes 'tortilla' pizza after breaking into downtown Austin restaurant: affidavit

A man was arrested for burglary after breaking into a downtown Austin restaurant last week. According to an affidavit, the man made a “tortilla" pizza and took the restaurant's checkbook.

Texas emergency teams deployed for severe storms and flash flooding threat

Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as severe thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding loom over North, West, and Central Texas.

Harris County Judge’s rodeo incident 'should be grounds for resignation', commissioner says

Harris County commissioner introduced a resolution to recognize the success of the Houston rodeo. However, in the same resolution, he includes Judge Lina Hidalgo's behavior at the event is grounds for resignation.

2 Harris County Pct. 5 constable deputies injured; search for suspect

Two deputies with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office were injured while trying to arrest a burglary suspect on Tuesday morning, officials say. A search is underway for the suspect.

Two Houston men sentenced to 13 years in prison for trafficking 130 kilograms of meth

Two Houston men have been ordered to serve more than 13 years in federal prison following a massive narcotics investigation that uncovered over 130 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, federal officials announced.

Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most

Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.

Deputy Darren Almendarez: Opening statements in murder trial for Joshua Stewart

Opening statements are expected to begin Tuesday in the murder trial against Joshua Stewart for the death of Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez.

I-45 crash in Houston: Man hit by 3 vehicles near Rankin Road

A man died after he was hit by at least three vehicles on the North Freeway in Houston on Monday night, authorities say.