Texas hemp shop sues to block new 'Total THC' rules set for March 31

A Texas-based hemp retailer has filed a lawsuit in Travis County to block new state regulations scheduled to take effect March 31, 2026, that would effectively ban many currently legal hemp products.

1990 'Lover's Lane' cold case: Suspect arrested, charged with capital murder

After almost 36 years, an arrest has been made and charges filed in connection to the 1990 “Lover's Lane" murders of a young man and woman in Houston.

Texas Army reservist says wife detained after immigration check-in in Houston while asylum case was pending

A Texas Army reservist says his wife was detained after a routine immigration check-in and never came home. Her attorney says she had a pending asylum case and had been complying with requirements. She is now being held in a Houston detention facility as her legal team prepares for a hearing.

Texas city named as 1 of 3 finalists for Elon Musk's 'Boring Company' projects

After a months-long competition to convince tech mogul Elon Musk's Boring Company to choose a U.S. city for a transit tunnel project, one Texas city has made the cut for the final three in consideration. 

Detailed Harris County cancer prevalence maps released

Harris County Public Health has released comprehensive cancer prevalence data, including interactive maps accessible online.

Houston man launches 'line-sitting' service as TSA wait times soar during partial government shutdown

As the partial government shutdown reaches day 40, Houston entrepreneur Steven Dial is capitalizing on four-hour TSA wait times at IAH by charging travelers $65 an hour to stand in line as a professional placeholder.

2026 FIFA World Cup tickets to go on sale on first-come first-serve basis

FIFA is launching their final, first-come, first-served ticket sales phase on April 1 for the 2026 World Cup. It includes a new seat-selection map and an official resale marketplace.