MIT professor shot and killed at home, homicide investigation underway
Nuno Loureiro was taken to local hospital on Monday evening for an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead Tuesday morning.
Nuno Loureiro was taken to local hospital on Monday evening for an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead Tuesday morning.
One Texas city makes list of top travel destinations for 2026
While 76% of Americans plan to vacation in 2026, more than half cite price as their top priority, fueling interest in "hidden gems" and off-season travel.
While 76% of Americans plan to vacation in 2026, more than half cite price as their top priority, fueling interest in "hidden gems" and off-season travel.
Wind, freeze team up to sculpt rare sand pillars along Lake Michigan
A stretch of cold, windy weather along Lake Michigan has carved out rare sand pillars on some beaches.
A stretch of cold, windy weather along Lake Michigan has carved out rare sand pillars on some beaches.
Ken Paxton sues Xcel Energy over deadly Smokehouse Creek fire
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Xcel Energy for over $1 billion, alleging "blatant negligence" caused the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Xcel Energy for over $1 billion, alleging "blatant negligence" caused the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire.
Reiner killings: Nick Reiner formally charged with 2 counts of murder
Authorities said Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night on suspicion of stabbing both parents to death inside their Brentwood home.
Authorities said Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night on suspicion of stabbing both parents to death inside their Brentwood home.
AI enabling more 'grinch bot' attacks on popular gifts, researchers say
Researchers say AI is enabling more grinch bot attacks on popular gifts, buying up sought-after toys, games, and gifts.
Researchers say AI is enabling more grinch bot attacks on popular gifts, buying up sought-after toys, games, and gifts.
Doctor mysteriously found dead inside Dollar Tree freezer reportedly naked
The mother of two was discovered by an employee during opening hours at the store over the weekend.
The mother of two was discovered by an employee during opening hours at the store over the weekend.
Houston police chase ends in Gulfcrest neighborhood, suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after leading officers on a chase in a stolen car and then running into a stranger’s home on Tuesday morning, Houston police say.
A suspect is in custody after leading officers on a chase in a stolen car and then running into a stranger’s home on Tuesday morning, Houston police say.
Baytown PD officer indicted in crash that left two kids, 8 and 10, dead
A Baytown police officer has been indicted in the deadly crash that killed two children, 8 and 10, back in October.
A Baytown police officer has been indicted in the deadly crash that killed two children, 8 and 10, back in October.
Powerball Dec. 2025 vs. the biggest lottery jackpots in history
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.
The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.
Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.
Tomball power outage, road closures scheduled for Wednesday
Tomball officials are alerting residents and drivers to a scheduled power outage on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.
Tomball officials are alerting residents and drivers to a scheduled power outage on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.
Harris County constable vehicle hit by vehicle on Hardy Toll Road
Harris County Constable deputies are working a crash where a driver hit a Precinct 4 patrol vehicle on northbound Hardy Toll Road.
Harris County Constable deputies are working a crash where a driver hit a Precinct 4 patrol vehicle on northbound Hardy Toll Road.
Body recovered from vehicle submerged in Galveston County bayou
A body was recovered after a vehicle crashed into Jarboe Bayou in Galveston County overnight on Tuesday, officials report.
A body was recovered after a vehicle crashed into Jarboe Bayou in Galveston County overnight on Tuesday, officials report.
Honduran man accused of killing girlfriend, dumping body in barrel on immigration hold
The man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend in their Greenspoint home in early December has been confirmed by ICE officials to have an immigration hold.
The man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend in their Greenspoint home in early December has been confirmed by ICE officials to have an immigration hold.
Trump on Rob Reiner: Republicans react to president's comment
Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.
Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.
How much are 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets in Houston? Full price breakdown released
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket prices for Houston matches have been announced, revealing costs ranging from $140 to $700 for five group-stage and two knockout games, with Portugal, and potentially Cristiano Ronaldo, scheduled to play twice in the city.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket prices for Houston matches have been announced, revealing costs ranging from $140 to $700 for five group-stage and two knockout games, with Portugal, and potentially Cristiano Ronaldo, scheduled to play twice in the city.
Package thefts in Texas among worst in the country, report says
Package theft is finally showing signs of slowing down nationwide, but in Texas, the impact is still among the worst in the country.
Package theft is finally showing signs of slowing down nationwide, but in Texas, the impact is still among the worst in the country.