Spring 2025 STAAR results: reading scores surpass pre-pandemic levels

The TEA released the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for grades 3 through 8, which include tests in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Vehicle stolen from George Foreman's Texas estate, woman arrested

A woman is in custody after being found in a vehicle reported stolen from the estate of the late boxing legend George Foreman, according to the Harris County Constable's Office.

Houston shooting at Almeda Genoa, Gulf Freeway leaves man critically injured

Police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot multiple times under a bridge in southeast Houston by someone on a bike, authorities say.

Motorcycle rider dead after crash involving two vehicles in west Houston

Houston police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle driver and two other vehicles on Westheimer Road Monday night.

Texas lawmakers push for 'Big Beautiful Bill' to include SNAP theft paybacks

A Houston woman is among thousands of Texans reporting stolen food benefits, as federal protection for victims of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) fraud expired late last year.

HISD Superintendent suggests possible school closures amid enrollment decline

Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles says school closures are being considered as the district continues to face declining enrollment and financial pressure.

Beloved dad dies after house fire on Father's Day in Missouri City

A Missouri City family is grieving after tragedy struck on Father’s Day. A house fire took the life of a beloved father just hours after his daughter wished him a Happy Father’s Day.

Georgia man accused of threatening sexual violence on Sen. Ted Cruz

Robert Davis Forney, a 25-year-old, was arraigned in federal court on charges of threatening U.S. senators, including Sen. Ted Cruz, with sexual violence.

Man falls 30 feet off cliff trying to get a better look at Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii

"A tree had broken the man’s fall and prevented him from plunging another hundred feet or so to the caldera floor, which could have resulted in his death," Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials said.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter went to 4 lawmakers' homes, charges say

In addition to allegedly shooting Melissa and Mark Hortman, and John and Yvette Hoffman, Vance Boelter is also accused of targeting lawmakers in Maple Grove and New Hope Saturday morning.