Career criminals get sweetheart deals after pleading guilty to felony theft within days of being charged
We're used to hearing the wheels of justice turn slowly, taking months, even years for cases to go to trial.
We're used to hearing the wheels of justice turn slowly, taking months, even years for cases to go to trial.
DHS gives $10k to TSA agents who went 'above and beyond' during 43 day government shutdown
The longest government shutdown in American history has officially come to an end after 43 days, and the Department of Homeland Security says it is taking steps to support TSA agents who "went above and beyond" during the unprecedented closure.
The longest government shutdown in American history has officially come to an end after 43 days, and the Department of Homeland Security says it is taking steps to support TSA agents who "went above and beyond" during the unprecedented closure.
Deputies investigate multiple bars burglarized in Katy
Harris County deputies are investigating a series of break-ins at local bars in Katy, where at least two businesses were targeted just days apart. Now, bar owners are speaking out and urging others to stay alert as investigators work to identify the burglars.
Harris County deputies are investigating a series of break-ins at local bars in Katy, where at least two businesses were targeted just days apart. Now, bar owners are speaking out and urging others to stay alert as investigators work to identify the burglars.
3 Texas cities earn spots on World’s Best Cities 2026 list
3 Texas cities have been recognized in the World’s Best Cities 2026 rankings for their strong economy, business presence, and high quality of life.
3 Texas cities have been recognized in the World’s Best Cities 2026 rankings for their strong economy, business presence, and high quality of life.
La Marque man accused of killing mother, arrested after 2-day manhunt
La Marque Police say Keith Ray Smith, Jr., the 18-year-old suspect in Tuesday night's shooting on Kirsten Street, is the son of the victim, 36-year-old Seakara Carter.
La Marque Police say Keith Ray Smith, Jr., the 18-year-old suspect in Tuesday night's shooting on Kirsten Street, is the son of the victim, 36-year-old Seakara Carter.
Dining out? Here's what's more expensive, based on October data
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
Restaurant prices keep rising in 2025, with items getting more expensive amid tariffs, labor and weather pressures.
Children At Risk's Texas school rankings 2024–25: Best schools and top-performing districts revealed
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.
Pearland police seek suspect after jewelry stolen from nursing home resident's room
Pearland police investigators are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in a jewelry theft at Trinity Oaks assisted living facility.
Pearland police investigators are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in a jewelry theft at Trinity Oaks assisted living facility.
Texas A&M tightens restrictions on professors teaching race, gender topics
At the end of a two-day-long meeting of the board of regents, Texas A&M leaders voted in favor of strengthening regulation of race and gender studies.
At the end of a two-day-long meeting of the board of regents, Texas A&M leaders voted in favor of strengthening regulation of race and gender studies.
Harris County Jail inmate dies after contracting bacterial meningitis
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reporting an inmate has died after contracting bacterial meningitis, according to a news release.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reporting an inmate has died after contracting bacterial meningitis, according to a news release.
Royal Caribbean doubles down on Texas; Icon of the Seas leads 3-ship Galveston expansion
Royal Caribbean is dramatically expanding its presence in Texas by announcing that its flagship vessel, the Icon of the Seas, will homeport in Galveston starting in August 2027, joined by two other major ships.
Royal Caribbean is dramatically expanding its presence in Texas by announcing that its flagship vessel, the Icon of the Seas, will homeport in Galveston starting in August 2027, joined by two other major ships.
What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
One arrested, two wanted after $1,000 Lego theft from Harris County Target
Harris County deputies are searching for two suspects involved in the alleged theft of Legos from a Target after one other suspect has already been arrested.
Harris County deputies are searching for two suspects involved in the alleged theft of Legos from a Target after one other suspect has already been arrested.
Former Texas gymnastics, martial arts instructor sentenced for child pornography crimes
During the sentencing, the court also heard testimony from a victim detailing sexual abuse and assault attempts while he was her coach.
During the sentencing, the court also heard testimony from a victim detailing sexual abuse and assault attempts while he was her coach.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Only one Texas city will offer new Chick-fil-A chicken and waffles sandwich
There are only two cities in the nation that are expected to offer the new Chick-fil-A chicken & waffles sandwich starting Dec. 1. The two cities are test markets for the new menu option.
There are only two cities in the nation that are expected to offer the new Chick-fil-A chicken & waffles sandwich starting Dec. 1. The two cities are test markets for the new menu option.
Cypress shooting: Man, woman dead in suspected murder-suicide on Bonaventure Drive
A husband and wife are dead after an apparent murder-suicide at a Cypress home, authorities say.
A husband and wife are dead after an apparent murder-suicide at a Cypress home, authorities say.
How every Texas House member voted on reopening the government
Twenty-four of the 25 House Republicans from Texas voted to pass a bill ending the nation's longest government shutdown (43 days).
Twenty-four of the 25 House Republicans from Texas voted to pass a bill ending the nation's longest government shutdown (43 days).
Student speech under scrutiny as Texas lawmakers hold first hearing after Charlie Kirk's death
Texas lawmakers are holding their initial hearing Thursday to review campus expression at public universities, an effort sparked by student reactions following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Texas lawmakers are holding their initial hearing Thursday to review campus expression at public universities, an effort sparked by student reactions following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Lubbock's iconic Buddy Holly crosswalks to be removed after Texas DOT mandate
Lubbock city officials announced plans to remove all decorative crosswalks, including the iconic Buddy Holly glasses design downtown.
Lubbock city officials announced plans to remove all decorative crosswalks, including the iconic Buddy Holly glasses design downtown.