Is the Texas power grid ready for winter? How new data centers might pose a risk

Is the Texas power grid ready for winter? How new data centers might pose a risk

In a recent report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state's grid, it was warned that rising demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as a swiftly growing population, could be a challenge.

In a recent report from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages about 90 percent of the state's grid, it was warned that rising demand from new AI and crypto data centers, as well as a swiftly growing population, could be a challenge.

Nearly 100 GMC trucks stolen across Houston area

Nearly 100 GMC trucks stolen across Houston area

Nearly 100 GMC pickup trucks have been reported stolen across multiple counties in our region over the last two months, a trend law enforcement says is part of a nationwide surge now hitting home.

Nearly 100 GMC pickup trucks have been reported stolen across multiple counties in our region over the last two months, a trend law enforcement says is part of a nationwide surge now hitting home.

Houston Council candidates in runoff make final pitch for support

Houston Council candidates in runoff make final pitch for support

On Saturday, voters in Houston will choose a new voice to represent them on City Council as an "at-large" member representing the entire population.

On Saturday, voters in Houston will choose a new voice to represent them on City Council as an "at-large" member representing the entire population.

Clear Springs High School parents claim to have received 'confusing' text about possible school shooter threat

Clear Springs High School parents claim to have received 'confusing' text about possible school shooter threat

Tuesday afternoon, parents at Clear Springs High school reported to have received a text message from the school district in regard to a possible school shooter in the parking lot.

Tuesday afternoon, parents at Clear Springs High school reported to have received a text message from the school district in regard to a possible school shooter in the parking lot.

Judge rules mistrial for suspect in deadly 2022 Houston police chase; family reacts

Judge rules mistrial for suspect in deadly 2022 Houston police chase; family reacts

Yasmir Reyes was on trial for felony murder after he allegedly ran a red light while fleeing police on June 13, 2022. The resulting T-bone crash killed Chaz Joubert, a 27-year-old rideshare driver and injured a 16-year-old passenger. The defense argued that jurors were able to see Reyes' leg shackles during the trial.

Yasmir Reyes was on trial for felony murder after he allegedly ran a red light while fleeing police on June 13, 2022. The resulting T-bone crash killed Chaz Joubert, a 27-year-old rideshare driver and injured a 16-year-old passenger. The defense argued that jurors were able to see Reyes' leg shackles during the trial.

WATCH: Texas beachcomber has rare encounter with octopus

WATCH: Texas beachcomber has rare encounter with octopus

An avid beachcomber in Texas had an encounter earlier this week with a common octopus — a sight that she says isn't quite so common at Padre Island National Seashore.

An avid beachcomber in Texas had an encounter earlier this week with a common octopus — a sight that she says isn't quite so common at Padre Island National Seashore.

Tips to avoid scams while using AI shopping tools

Tips to avoid scams while using AI shopping tools

Up to 60% of consumers are expected to use AI for holiday shopping this year to find gift ideas and deals.  But cybersecurity experts warn that they’re already spotting holiday shopping scams.

Up to 60% of consumers are expected to use AI for holiday shopping this year to find gift ideas and deals.  But cybersecurity experts warn that they’re already spotting holiday shopping scams.

Fireball seen across Texas sky, and 5 other states

Fireball seen across Texas sky, and 5 other states

Nearly 200 sightings of a bright fireball were reported across the evening sky on Tuesday, primarily from witnesses in Texas and surrounding states.

Nearly 200 sightings of a bright fireball were reported across the evening sky on Tuesday, primarily from witnesses in Texas and surrounding states.

Paxton accuses Texas doctors in gender-affirming care cases of healthcare fraud

Paxton accuses Texas doctors in gender-affirming care cases of healthcare fraud

Two North Texas doctors at the center of a lawsuit from the state attorney general's office accusing them of violating the state's laws banning gender-affirming care are now accused of fraudulently billing the state's Medicaid to provide that care.

Two North Texas doctors at the center of a lawsuit from the state attorney general's office accusing them of violating the state's laws banning gender-affirming care are now accused of fraudulently billing the state's Medicaid to provide that care.