Special session offers Texas small businesses opportunity for potential disaster assistance

The Texas Legislature special session will focus, in part, on recovery efforts from the Hill Country floods. Some of the state's small businesses that have been damaged by previous natural disasters are using the opportunity to renew efforts that would offer emergency loan assistance to help payroll, until disaster assistance becomes available, which often takes months.

Baytown murder suspect apprehended in Louisiana after father found dead in fire

A Baytown man has been charged with murder after his father was found dead inside a burning home this week, with the suspect apprehended in Louisiana.

Suspect arrested in Pasadena kidnapping, authorities seek more potential victims

A man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping after allegedly forcing a woman into his Pasadena apartment and sexually assaulting her, with authorities seeking additional victims.

FBI investigates death on Carnival Cruise Ship

The FBI is investigating the death of Euvelester Villarreal Jr., a 48-year-old Texas man, aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship on July 23, 2025, though the cruise line states the review is standard procedure and does not imply suspicious circumstances.

3 dead, multiple injured in Reno casino shooting; suspect in custody

At least three people were killed and three others hospitalized after a shooting Monday morning outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.

Houston robbery suspect pushed employee, fled with cologne

Houston police are seeking public assistance to identify a man who robbed a drug store on July 13 by pushing an employee and stealing cologne.

Houston "jugging" gang member receives major sentence for Dallas crime

Houston's Johnny Juwan Clark received a 10-year federal prison sentence for his role in a 2024 "jugging" robbery where he and others stole nearly $250,000 from an ATM technician.

Tattooed theft suspect sought in nearly $1,000 sunglasses heist

Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify a man who stole around $900 worth of sunglasses from a Harris County retail store, with the incident captured on surveillance video.

Man confesses to cousin's murder in Tomball shooting, officials say

A man was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his cousin in Tomball, reportedly confessing to the crime and injuring himself in the process.

Houston Restaurant Weeks 2025: Menus, dates, prices

Houston Restaurant Weeks is just around the corner, and you can start planning out where you’ll dine out and do good this year.

North Texas man pleads guilty to stalking Caitlin Clark

A Denton, Texas man pleaded guilty Thursday to stalking basketball star Caitlin Clark, receiving a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence.