Texas GOP Convention underway in Houston

Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.

Shuttles to Houston FIFA World Cup matches

Some cities in the Houston area will have shuttles to help you get to the FIFA World Cup matches at Houston Stadium.

Twice-deported convicted child predator from Cuba arrested in Texas

U.S. Border Patrol agents in south Texas have arrested a Cuban citizen with a history of child sex offense convictions who has been deported from the United States twice before, federal authorities announced.

Lawsuit seeks to stop SpaceX land exchange near Texas wildlife refuge

Several conservation groups and a Native American tribe have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeking to block the exchange of more than 700 acres of federally protected land in Cameron County.

Federal jury takes 30 minutes to convict former West Texas city manager of child enticement

A federal jury has convicted the former city manager of Anson, Texas, of attempting to entice a minor for sex following an undercover law enforcement sting, federal prosecutors announced.

Texas man trafficking minors in Houston, Dallas sentenced to federal prison

Houston man Cristian Morris, 23, receives a 384-month federal prison sentence for trafficking teenage girls between illicit hubs in Houston and Dallas.

71-year-old San Antonio mariachi musician sentenced to life in prison

A 71-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a Bexar County jury found him guilty of abusing multiple children, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced.

Officials confirm 6 cases of New World screwworm in Texas

Federal officials confirm 6 New World screwworm cases in Texas. Gov. Abbott activates emergency response and places a 10-county quarantine to protect livestock.

18-year-old on life support after fight over boy at Houston apartment complex

An 18-year-old is on life support after being stabbed in the temple during a fight over a boy in northwest Houston, according to Houston police.

New Harris County Flood District leader needed ahead of Thursday vote, local expert says

Chronically behind schedule, Dr. Tina Peterson, leader of the Harris County Flood Control District, will tell Commissioner's Court that she has a plan to get work on more than two dozen projects back on track and completed within 18 months without losing federal dollars.

Abbott calls for new regulations on data centers

Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for better regulation on data center construction in Texas.