Gas prices rising in Houston amid Middle East conflict

As the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global oil supplies, gas prices in Houston have surged, with some stations in high-traffic areas hitting marks well above the city average.

Man accused of abusing corpse threw bucket of remains over FBI Dallas fence: Affidavit

Newly released arrest documents for a North Texas man accused of abusing a corpse claim he threw a bucket of human remains stolen from a nearby cemetery over the fence of the FBI Dallas office.

Texas news quiz: Test your knowledge of this week's headlines

Think you know what's happening in the Lone Star State? Test your knowledge with our new weekly Texas news quiz!

'No reason to have a day honoring him': Abbott talks about ending Cesar Chavez Day

Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday said the state would find ways to remember the labor rights movement in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against longtime face of the movement, César Chávez.

Federal agents catch $1.3M in meth, coke, and heroin at Texas border

In two recent border crossing stops, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized over $1.3 million in drugs being smuggled across the Texas border with Mexico.

Box of parrots seized from SUV crossing Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a box of live parrots apparently being smuggled across the border from Mexico into Texas.

Small airports face closure risk amid ongoing TSA staffing shortages

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says smaller airports are at risk of closing due to staffing shortages caused by an ongoing partial government shutdown.

Texas Democrat's aide accused of posing as attorney to gain access to ICE facility

The Department of Homeland Security said a member of Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar's staff lied about being an attorney in order to gain access to an El Paso U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in an effort to meet with detainees and sneak in cell phones.

Live updates: Trump says US considering 'winding down' military operations in Iran

The US military is deploying three more warships and marines to the Middle East as Iran fires on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states, sending oil and gas prices surging.

Man stabbed in NW Harris County, flown to hospital

A stabbing scene has been reported on Laneview Drive. Others are being asked to avoid the area.

NASA Artemis II: Rocket arrives at Kennedy Space Center launch pad

The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.