How every Texas House member voted on releasing Epstein files
The House of Representatives and Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that mandates the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House of Representatives and Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that mandates the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Texas could be home to new FEMA headquarters, source says
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.
Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Houston rodeo announces 2026 genre calendar: See list
The Houston rodeo has released their genre calendar for the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!
The Houston rodeo has released their genre calendar for the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!
Tariff dividend: Trump says when he thinks checks could be issued
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.
President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.
Texas Governor Abbott bans Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR from owning land in Texas
The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.
The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
1 injured, shot in the back on Airtex Boulevard; 4 suspects on the run
A shooting in north Harris County has sheriff's office deputies at the scene investigating and searching for multiple suspects.
A shooting in north Harris County has sheriff's office deputies at the scene investigating and searching for multiple suspects.
Houston murder suspect jailed 4+ years could plead guilty, possibly be free in 6 more years
A 21-year-old murder defendant who’s been in jail for more than four years is expected to plead guilty and could possibly be paroled after serving just six more years behind bars.
A 21-year-old murder defendant who’s been in jail for more than four years is expected to plead guilty and could possibly be paroled after serving just six more years behind bars.
Houston weather: More warm temps Tuesday; rain on the way this week
The warm trend is expected to hold through the start of the week. More daily record highs are in jeopardy, especially on Tuesday and potentially Wednesday. We are within a few degrees of each daily record high for the next few days.
The warm trend is expected to hold through the start of the week. More daily record highs are in jeopardy, especially on Tuesday and potentially Wednesday. We are within a few degrees of each daily record high for the next few days.
Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut engines mid-flight gets no prison time
“Pilots are not perfect. They are human," U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio said. “They are people and all people need help sometimes."
“Pilots are not perfect. They are human," U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio said. “They are people and all people need help sometimes."
Investigation at Montgomery Co. McDonald's after man reportedly shoots self
An investigation is underway after a man who barricaded himself in a bathroom at a Montgomery County McDonald's shot himself on Monday, authorities say.
An investigation is underway after a man who barricaded himself in a bathroom at a Montgomery County McDonald's shot himself on Monday, authorities say.
Here's the ‘most affordable’ city in the US for 2025
Here’s which city topped the list as the most affordable U.S. city, offering low home prices and strong buyer incentives.
Here’s which city topped the list as the most affordable U.S. city, offering low home prices and strong buyer incentives.
University of Houston's Pi Kappa Phi chapter shut down after alleged hazing
The University of Houston's Pi Kappa Phi chapter was permanently shut down by its national organization following an investigation into "deeply disturbing" hazing allegations involving physical abuse and hospitalization, with students involved now facing potential expulsion and criminal charges.
The University of Houston's Pi Kappa Phi chapter was permanently shut down by its national organization following an investigation into "deeply disturbing" hazing allegations involving physical abuse and hospitalization, with students involved now facing potential expulsion and criminal charges.
New USGS map shows what's underneath your feet, wherever you go
USGS has unveiled its most detailed national geologic map, giving the public a free, interactive way to explore underground features. Here’s how to use it.
USGS has unveiled its most detailed national geologic map, giving the public a free, interactive way to explore underground features. Here’s how to use it.
10 cities where homes still cost less than $300K
Here are the 10 most desirable cities where the average home still costs less than $300,000, according to a Realtor.com analysis.
Here are the 10 most desirable cities where the average home still costs less than $300,000, according to a Realtor.com analysis.
Galveston man, 88, accused of shooting 89-year-old wife to death
An 88-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his 89-year-old wife at their Galveston home on Monday morning, according to police.
An 88-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his 89-year-old wife at their Galveston home on Monday morning, according to police.
Runoff election date set for vacant U.S. House seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has set the date for the runoff election to fill late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat in Congress.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has set the date for the runoff election to fill late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat in Congress.