Purdue eliminates Texas Longhorns 79-77 to advance to Elite Eight

Purdue advanced to the Elite Eight by holding off a late surge from Texas in a 79-77 thriller fueled by interior dominance and precision free-throw shooting.

Dubai-based development for immigrants in Texas halts after state investigation

A planned development in North Texas that reportedly aimed to house as many as 20,000 migrants, dubbed "Sharia City" by lawmakers, has been canceled after the state launched an investigation into it. 

Road rage suspect pulls out machete on woman in Harris County: VIDEO

Harris County authorities are investigating an apparent road rage incident that was caught on video near Willowbrook on Thursday.

Texas metros make up 4 of top 10 in latest US census growth data

While the latest U.S. census data finds slow growth affecting large metros across the nation as a whole, four Texas areas were listed among the top 10 fastest-growing. 

Houston weather: Another warm day ahead for Friday

Drier but slightly cooler air will be moving into the Houston area this weekend, but we've got to get through a warm day on Friday.

Houston Astros fall 3-0 to Angels in 2026 Opening Day home opener

The Los Angeles Angels shut out the Houston Astros 3-0 to secure a rare Opening Day victory, spoil the debut of Daikin Park, and hold Houston to just three hits.

New Texas House priorities include water supply, data centers, absorbing New Mexico counties

With Thursday's release of the 2027 Texas House of Representatives committee priorities, Speaker Dustin Burrows has named the groundwater supply, AI data centers, and possibly claiming land from New Mexico in his vision for next year's session. 

Sensitive patient health information leaked in Texas third-party software breach

Multiple Texas home health care providers are notifying patients of a data breach at Doctor Alliance, a third-party software platform, that exposed sensitive medical and personal information.

Texas measles cases surge as West Texas detention center outbreaks spread

Health officials in West Texas have identified 147 confirmed measles cases this year, with the vast majority linked to regional detention facilities as of mid-March.

Galveston County inmate charged with father's death in Dickinson

Dickinson Police say 41-year-old resident Kenneth Jackson Jr. has been charged with murder for the death of his father, 67-year-old Kenneth Jackson Sr.

Astros 2026 Opening Day game: Time, how to watch, Street Fest

The Houston Astros are kicking off the 2026 season at home on Thursday. Here's everything you need to know about the game time, tickets, street fest and how to watch from home.

Houston traffic tips to know before Thursday's big sports day

Thursday will be a very busy day across the City of Houston. That means traffic problems for everyone across the city for a good chunk of the day.

Texas wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted in Panhandle; Hutchinson fire 70% contained

The Texas A&M Forest Service reported the “Hutchinson” Fire in Hutchinson County was estimated to have impacted 2,882 acres and was approximately 70% contained as of Thursday morning.