Houston renters urged to prepare now as hurricane season approaches
Houston emergency officials are urging renters to prepare for hurricane season before storms develop in the Gulf. Here’s what apartment residents should know about flood risks, evacuation zones, renter’s insurance and emergency kits.
Houston emergency officials are urging renters to prepare for hurricane season before storms develop in the Gulf. Here’s what apartment residents should know about flood risks, evacuation zones, renter’s insurance and emergency kits.
Retired Houston couple battling CenterPoint over who should pay after power surge causes thousands in damage
A Houston couple says a power surge linked to CenterPoint Energy work in their neighborhood destroyed multiple appliances and electronics in their home, but the utility denied their damage claim, citing a tariff that places responsibility for surge protection on customers.
A Houston couple says a power surge linked to CenterPoint Energy work in their neighborhood destroyed multiple appliances and electronics in their home, but the utility denied their damage claim, citing a tariff that places responsibility for surge protection on customers.
Hidden camera found in Rosenberg restroom leads to arrest
A 41-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after investigators allegedly uncovered a hidden camera inside the restroom of a commercial building containing several businesses.
A 41-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after investigators allegedly uncovered a hidden camera inside the restroom of a commercial building containing several businesses.
Texas tribe to open new casino on southern reservation
A new casino is opening this summer on a reservation in South Texas.
A new casino is opening this summer on a reservation in South Texas.
Hershey’s chocolate products will shift back to classic recipes amid lower cocoa prices
Hershey’s move toward classic recipes follows lower cocoa prices and complaints from consumers.
Hershey’s move toward classic recipes follows lower cocoa prices and complaints from consumers.
14-year-old boy hospitalized after being shocked by light pole at SE Houston park
A 14-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was shocked by an energized light pole while playing at a park in southeast Houston Tuesday evening.
A 14-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was shocked by an energized light pole while playing at a park in southeast Houston Tuesday evening.
Galveston officer in deadly 55th Street shooting involved in 2 past shootings, chief says
The Galveston Police Department officer who was involved in the deadly shooting on 55th Street has been previously been involved in two other police shootings, according to the chief.
The Galveston Police Department officer who was involved in the deadly shooting on 55th Street has been previously been involved in two other police shootings, according to the chief.
Fort Bend County increasing patrols at mosques following San Diego shooting, Houston incident
In the wake of Monday’s deadly mosque shooting in San Diego and a recent incident in Houston, leaders and civil rights advocates gathered Thursday in Fort Bend County to condemn a disturbing rise in anti-Muslim hate.
In the wake of Monday’s deadly mosque shooting in San Diego and a recent incident in Houston, leaders and civil rights advocates gathered Thursday in Fort Bend County to condemn a disturbing rise in anti-Muslim hate.
Houston neighborhoods face World Cup rental surge as Airbnb cracks down on holiday parties
In exactly 21 days, the World Cup arrives at Houston's NRG Stadium, an event Airbnb projects will become the single biggest hosting event in its corporate history. Unlike the brief Memorial Day weekend security tightening, the month-long tournament will rely on the platform's standard, year-round anti-party technology.
In exactly 21 days, the World Cup arrives at Houston's NRG Stadium, an event Airbnb projects will become the single biggest hosting event in its corporate history. Unlike the brief Memorial Day weekend security tightening, the month-long tournament will rely on the platform's standard, year-round anti-party technology.
Far-west Texas state park grows by 1,000 acres to protect bighorn sheep habitat
The furthest west state park in Texas is growing by more than 1,000 acres after a new land acquisition by the state parks and wildlife department.
The furthest west state park in Texas is growing by more than 1,000 acres after a new land acquisition by the state parks and wildlife department.
Sugar Land crime: Authorities seeking suspect information following aggravated robbery at ATM
The Sugar Land Police Department needs your help identifying a man who forced a woman to withdraw money from an ATM.
The Sugar Land Police Department needs your help identifying a man who forced a woman to withdraw money from an ATM.
North Harris County residents reporting gas smell
The source of the smell is unknown as of this report.
The source of the smell is unknown as of this report.
Rescuers save duck found with arrow lodged in bill: ‘It’s cruel'
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
Police seeking information on victim found dead in west Houston building
Jade was found shot in January on Hillcroft Avenue. Anyone with information can call Houston Police or Crime Stoppers.
Jade was found shot in January on Hillcroft Avenue. Anyone with information can call Houston Police or Crime Stoppers.
Tennessee halts man’s execution after failing to find a vein for injection, attorney says
An attorney who was present for a planned execution of Tony Carruthers in Tennessee says it was called off after officials struggled to find a vein for an hour.
An attorney who was present for a planned execution of Tony Carruthers in Tennessee says it was called off after officials struggled to find a vein for an hour.
America 250: Greyhound launches commemorative buses honoring nation’s 250th anniversary
Greyhound has launched a commemorative "America 250 Fleet" of four buses customized with a "From Sea to Shining Sea" theme.
Greyhound has launched a commemorative "America 250 Fleet" of four buses customized with a "From Sea to Shining Sea" theme.
Paxton investigates Meta glasses over privacy concerns
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Meta's Meta AI Glasses for possibly collecting and sharing Texans' personal data.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Meta's Meta AI Glasses for possibly collecting and sharing Texans' personal data.
Official 2026 hurricane forecast released with Atlantic season just days away
NOAA has released its official hurricane forecast for 2026, with the start of the Atlantic season 10 days away.
NOAA has released its official hurricane forecast for 2026, with the start of the Atlantic season 10 days away.