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.
32-year-old man shot during gun battle with Houston Police was supposed to be serving time in Nevada
Jacques Bassey got into a shootout with Houston Police last week. According to records, he was supposed to be serving time for at least one out of 13 charges.
Jacques Bassey got into a shootout with Houston Police last week. According to records, he was supposed to be serving time for at least one out of 13 charges.
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
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.
Woman walking in Houston's Third Ward hit, killed by SUV that crashed into parked cars: police
A woman who was walking in Houston’s Third Ward neighborhood on Tuesday night was killed when she was hit by an SUV that crashed into a group of parked cars, police say.
A woman who was walking in Houston’s Third Ward neighborhood on Tuesday night was killed when she was hit by an SUV that crashed into a group of parked cars, police say.
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
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.
Multiple high school students injured in California after car crashes into them
Multiple students were injured during an accident in Anaheim.
Multiple students were injured during an accident in Anaheim.
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.
Sex assault survivors in Texas can now get DNA tests without involving police
A new Texas law allows for forensic medical exams for sex assault survivors even if no report has been made to law enforcement.
A new Texas law allows for forensic medical exams for sex assault survivors even if no report has been made to law enforcement.
Houston, Dallas, Austin among Texas cities spending big bucks on OnlyFans
Houston, Dallas and Austin all made the list of top 20 highest spending cities in North America in 2025.
Houston, Dallas and Austin all made the list of top 20 highest spending cities in North America in 2025.
Houston chase: Pursuit for suspect reaches speeds of 100 mph, ends near The Galleria
A high speed chase in Houston on Wednesday afternoon ended with a suspect in custody.
A high speed chase in Houston on Wednesday afternoon ended with a suspect in custody.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Ohio surgeon accused of forcing abortion pills on sleeping girlfriend
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
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.
Male shot in Spring neighborhood; suspect arrested, officials say
The shooting reportedly happened on a street near Treaschwig Road and Birnam Wood Boulevard.
The shooting reportedly happened on a street near Treaschwig Road and Birnam Wood Boulevard.
AutoZone opens 53 new stores while navigating inflation, tariff cost increases: Here's where
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
Child jumps out, escapes unharmed after suspect steals SUV in Louisiana
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.
Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.