Richardson father of 6, who served with U.S. forces, dies in ICE custody one day after arrest

An Afghan wartime ally and father of six died Saturday morning less than 24 hours after being taken into federal immigration custody in North Texas, according to family members and officials.

Texas Longhorns secure No. 1 seed in 2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament

Six Texas schools have secured spots in the 2026 NCAA women’s tournament, led by a top-seeded Texas Longhorns squad with national championship ambitions.

Texas dominates NCAA tournament with seven teams headed to March Madness

Seven Texas college basketball programs, led by championship contender Houston and a surging Texas Tech, have officially secured spots in the 2026 NCAA tournament field.

TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’

As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.

Motorcyclist killed in Almeda Road crash

A motorcyclist was struck by a minivan on Almeda near Hepburn Street.

11-year-old accused of premeditated murder in brother’s death can’t be tried as adult, former DA says

An 11-year-old Colorado boy is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of his 5-year-old brother — a stunning and highly unusual case that legal experts say is almost unheard of under state law.

Meet Houston's 'Metro' Man: From crash survivor to crosswalk guardian

At the bustling intersection of Montrose Boulevard and Westheimer Road, drivers are often moving too fast to notice the pedestrians on the curb. But for the last five months, Davonta Robbins (AKA "Metro") has made sure they are seen.

Carnival closes early at Houston rodeo out of 'abundance of caution'

The carnival at the Houston rodeo closed early Saturday night out of an “abundance of caution,” Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo said.

US destroys major Iranian military sites: Live updates

A missile has struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, hours after the U.S. struck Iran's Kharg Island.

Iran girls school bombing: US military investigating deadly strike

The U.S. military is investigating if it’s responsible for a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the war on Feb. 28.

Harris County Commissioners Court agenda creating talk of a union for county employees

Harris County leaders are divided over a proposed worker consultation policy involving a major public-sector union, with supporters saying it would give employees a stronger voice in workplace issues and critics warning it could lead to unnecessary unionization.

New Dallas County district attorney could alter Texas 7 retrial

The election of a new Dallas County district attorney could mean changes in the upcoming retrial for a member of the infamous Texas 7.

Tourist sues New York taco joint over spicy salsa: Reports

A German tourist sued New York taco spot Los Tacos No. 1 for $100,000, claiming its green salsa was too spicy and caused health issues, according to multiple reports.

6 US service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq, US military says

The U.S. military provided an update confirming Friday that six U.S. service members were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.