Third body found in Houston bayous this week; 12 so far in 2025

Police say a body was recovered Tuesday from White Oak Bayou near Taylor Street, marking the third body found in a Houston-area waterway this week.

Bride's Airbnb reservation canceled on wedding day, TikTok video goes viral

A bride and her bridal party were evicted from their Airbnb reservation on the day of her wedding, sparking a viral TikTok video that has garnered nearly 10 million views. The host is now sharing her side of the story.

EPA orders completion of San Jacinto River Waste Pits cleanup

It's been described as a "ticking, toxic time bomb" — more than 230,000 tons of cancer-causing dioxin waste buried beneath and beside the San Jacinto River in far east Harris County.

Texas DPS trooper killed in fiery crash responding to assistance call

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper is dead after crashing vehicle while responding to a call to help another fellow officer.

Houston police say no evidence of kidnapping after report near school

Houston police say no evidence of a kidnapping was found after a report of a girl being forced into a vehicle near Lewis Elementary School.

I-10 East Freeway eastbound lanes closed after 3 vehicle crash

Eastbound lanes of I-10 East Freeway at Cedar Lane are completely shutdown after a crash involving three vehicles, according to authorities.

NJ legalizes human composting, allowing remains to become soil

Families who want to forgo a traditional burial to put their loved ones to rest in a more natural way can now do so in New Jersey.

Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection

Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.

Houston weather: Warm with isolated downpours Tuesday

Each day this week looks unseasonably warm both overnight and for afternoon highs. There will be just enough moisture to allow for an isolated few showers each day.

More Houstonians are saving lives by becoming blood stem cell donors

Last year, Houston had the third-highest number of blood stem cell donors in the country. That generosity is giving people with blood cancers and diseases a new lease on life.

Elderly Houston man knocked off walker in robbery caught on camera

Houston police are searching for a suspect who robbed and knocked down a 74-year-old man using a walker outside a southeast Houston convenience store.

Houston shooting: 1 dead on West Bellfort

Police are investigating a deadly shooting in southwest Houston on Monday night.