Houston weather: The heat will be on for Tuesday

The heat will be on for much of the week in the Houston area following the recent rainfall the area has received.

Texas considers wood quarantines after invasive pest found in 3 new counties

The destructive and invasive emerald ash borer beetle has just been detected in three new Texas counties, prompting state officials to consider wood-movement quarantines to protect native ash trees.

Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.

Texas investigates protein powder manufacturers following heavy metal reports

Texas is officially investigating protein powder manufacturers after independent studies revealed shockingly high levels of toxic heavy metals in popular products.

Lawyer who defended Paxton at impeachment trial backs Talarico

A lawyer who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial three years ago has backed Paxton’s opponent in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.

Texas homeowner mistakes alligator on the porch for an Amazon package delivery

A Texas homeowner heading out for an early morning walk got quite a surprise when he mistook a large reptile parked on his front porch for an online delivery.

Texas operation ends with 48 suspects charged for trafficking fentanyl and meth

Nearly 50 alleged drug traffickers and violators have been arrested following an 18-month law enforcement operation targeting a narcotics network in West Texas, federal officials announced Monday.

Texas scales up emergency response to combat destructive New World screwworm

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday activated the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to support the state’s response to a reemergence of the New World screwworm, a destructive livestock pest the state previously eradicated decades ago.

Houston weather: Hot and humid all week with spotty storms

Hot and humid weather will take hold across Southeast Texas with highs in the low 90s all week. Spotty showers and storms will be possible at times, but most of the week will feature more heat than rain.

1 dead, 3 injured in Pasadena crash on Beltway 8 Service Road

One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on the Beltway 8 service road in Pasadena=.