TEA sued over 'baseless investigations' into teachers after Charlie Kirk assassination

Texas AFT has filed a federal lawsuit against the TEA and its commissioner alleging the state violated educators' First Amendment rights over social media posts made following the death of Charlie Kirk.

17-year-old detained after teen found shot in Brazoria County

A 17-year-old was detained by Brazoria County Sheriff's Office after they were found inside the home with another teen who had been shot.

Uvalde school shooting trial closes for day; set to resume Thursday

Opening statements are set to begin Tuesday morning in the trial of a former school district police officer charged for his role in the delayed law enforcement response to the 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary School.

Mother claims she shot man to protect her teen son: HCSO

A mother says she shot a man at an apartment complex on Monday night to protect her teen son, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Man assaulted by group, shot in East Houston apartment parking lot: HPD

A man is in critical condition after being shot from behind by a suspect who returned after assaulting him in East Houston, Houston police say,

Family of slain Texas woman waits decades as killer lives freely in Venezuela

Two of Felicia Ruiz's killers were convicted and sentenced to prison for her 1999 stabbing death. But not Jesus Salazar, who fled to his home country of Venezuela.

Harris County Deputy charged after alleged assault on 3 nurses

A Harris County Constable 3 Deputy, Sergeant Robert Earl Nobles Jr., is facing three felony counts of assault on medical personnel after allegedly attacking three nurses on New Year’s Day at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital.

Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’

Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.

Hegseth censures Sen. Mark Kelly after 'illegal orders' video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that a letter of censure has been issued to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over the Arizona lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to “refuse illegal orders."

Houston weather: Warmer temperatures on the way

The brief cool down over the weekend is over and much warmer temps are heading into southeast Texas.

Texas rapper 'Zeethewizard' dies in Dallas club shootout on New Year's Day

Dallas artist ZeeTheWizard has died and four others are injured following a New Year’s Day shooting outside a local nightclub as police continue to search for the shooters.

2026 tax brackets vs. 2025: Here’s what’s changed, other things to know

Your paycheck could stretch further in 2026 as the IRS raised tax brackets and deductions under Trump’s “big beautiful bill." Here’s what changes.