Houston weather: Slightly cooler Tuesday, but get ready for humidity

A weak cold front should bring slightly lower humidity and shave about 3-5 degrees off afternoon temps today. But humidity levels will rise again soon.

Fort Bend ISD votes for gender policy centered on parental notification

Fort Bend ISD board members voted 5 to 2 in support of a controversial policy regarding how schools handle students’ gender identities — a decision that will impact students across the district. 

Houston bat maker takes advantage of 'torpedo' bat craze

Houston bat-maker, OTW Bat Co., makes high-performance baseball bats that are certified for use in the major leagues.

6 injured, 1 dead in Crosby mass shooting during large parking lot gathering

Harris County Deputies are investigating a mass shooting that happened Saturday night in Crosby. The shooting ended with one person dead and at least six others injured.

U.S. Dept. of Transportation pulls $63.9M grant meant for Dallas-Houston rail line

The U.S. Department of Transportation called the proposed rail line that would get passengers from Dallas to Houston in less than 90 minutes a "risky venture."

Houston weather: Warm days ahead this week

It was another warm, muggy and windy day in Houston, with temperatures soaring to the 80s. A weak cold front will pass through early tomorrow morning and will bring a very slight drop in humidity and temperatures, but really just a few degrees at best.

Richardson Mortuary in Houston ordered to cease operations

A Houston mortuary has been ordered by the state to cease operations after officials say bodies were found lying on the ground and on cardboard at the business last week.

Texas Border Patrol arrest woman trying to smuggle drugs in multiple internal cavities

Just after midnight, the CBP canine team performed a sweep of pedestrians waiting in line to enter the U.S. The canine alerted to the presence of narcotics when passing a female border crosser who was in the line.

Texas Border Patrol seize more than $14M in meth hidden in pepper, cucumber shipment

Texas Border Patrol officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $14,620,900 worth of alleged methamphetamine hidden within a shipment that was supposed to be fresh bell peppers and cucumbers.