Camp Mystic director admits 27 flood deaths are still unreported as reopening looms
Texas lawmakers are questioning Camp Mystic's fitness to continue operating after its medical officer admitted to never reporting the 27 deaths from last July’s flood to the state as required by law.
Texas lawmakers are questioning Camp Mystic's fitness to continue operating after its medical officer admitted to never reporting the 27 deaths from last July’s flood to the state as required by law.
Texas parks department warns not to touch baby animals as 'fawning season' approaches
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding residents that baby animals, while cute, are best left alone. In fact, state law prevents human meddling.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding residents that baby animals, while cute, are best left alone. In fact, state law prevents human meddling.
Long time Houston defense attorney punched in the face by his own client
A routine sentencing hearing took a shocking turn Tuesday when a Texas defense attorney with more than four decades of experience says he was struck in the face by his own client moments after a judge handed down a 50-year murder sentence.
A routine sentencing hearing took a shocking turn Tuesday when a Texas defense attorney with more than four decades of experience says he was struck in the face by his own client moments after a judge handed down a 50-year murder sentence.
Worker killed following asphalt storage tank rupture in South Houston
Crews are currently on standby waiting to clean up following a deadly industrial accident in South Houston on Wednesday afternoon.
Crews are currently on standby waiting to clean up following a deadly industrial accident in South Houston on Wednesday afternoon.
Corpus Christi neighbors demand urgent state help following wave of drought disaster filings
As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.
As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.
Galveston County: Woman convicted of murder in Texas City bar stabbing
A woman has learned her sentence following a stabbing at a Texas City bar in August 2024, officials said.
A woman has learned her sentence following a stabbing at a Texas City bar in August 2024, officials said.
Galveston County inmate charged with murder after assaulting another inmate at county jail
A Galveston County inmate has been charged with murder after allegedly assaulting another inmate causing her death at the Galveston County Jail, officials said.
A Galveston County inmate has been charged with murder after allegedly assaulting another inmate causing her death at the Galveston County Jail, officials said.
Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply
Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation.
Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation.
Houston unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 volunteer uniforms as 43-day countdown begins
With 43 days until FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, the Houston Host Committee officially unveiled the exclusive 10-piece uniform kit that will be worn by 4,100 local volunteers. These ambassadors will be stationed across the city for the 39-day tournament, providing essential support at major airports, team hotels, and the 34-day FIFA Fan Festival.
With 43 days until FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, the Houston Host Committee officially unveiled the exclusive 10-piece uniform kit that will be worn by 4,100 local volunteers. These ambassadors will be stationed across the city for the 39-day tournament, providing essential support at major airports, team hotels, and the 34-day FIFA Fan Festival.
New Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson indicted in 2025 jailbreak of 10 inmates
A grand jury indicted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson over a 2025 jailbreak involving 10 inmates.
A grand jury indicted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson over a 2025 jailbreak involving 10 inmates.
Kinder Survey reveals huge lapse in job market confidence
Job market confidence among Houston-area residents has experienced its largest single-year plummet since the oil bust of 1982. That was the eye-popping finding of Rice University Kinder Institute researchers in the organization's latest expansive annual survey.
Job market confidence among Houston-area residents has experienced its largest single-year plummet since the oil bust of 1982. That was the eye-popping finding of Rice University Kinder Institute researchers in the organization's latest expansive annual survey.
Houston weather: Strong, severe evening storms possible
Strong to severe storms will be possible on Wednesday evening in the Houston area.
Strong to severe storms will be possible on Wednesday evening in the Houston area.
Person dressed like KKK member recorded walking through Rhode Island town at 2 a.m.
A person seen wearing a white robe and pointed hood, resembling a member of the Ku Klux Klan, was recorded walking through a Rhode Island town in the middle of the night.
A person seen wearing a white robe and pointed hood, resembling a member of the Ku Klux Klan, was recorded walking through a Rhode Island town in the middle of the night.
Sugar Land business closes after deadly onsite accident
A lawyer for C&D Scrap Metal says the location is closed until further notice.
A lawyer for C&D Scrap Metal says the location is closed until further notice.
Houston 'Ding-Dong ditch' suspect now facing capital murder of a child charge
The Houston man accused of fatally shooting an 11-year-old boy following a "ding-dong ditch" prank last August is now facing a capital murder of a child charge.
The Houston man accused of fatally shooting an 11-year-old boy following a "ding-dong ditch" prank last August is now facing a capital murder of a child charge.
Houston business owner gets prison time over $1.6M in unpaid taxes
A Houston business owner and former CPA has been sentenced to prison for failing to pay over $1.6 million in taxes withheld from his employees' wages.
A Houston business owner and former CPA has been sentenced to prison for failing to pay over $1.6 million in taxes withheld from his employees' wages.
Paxton accuses Houston-area business of running birth tourism scheme
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing a Houston-area business of running a “birth-tourism” operation, coaching clients through visa scrutiny and falsely advertising medical and nursing services.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing a Houston-area business of running a “birth-tourism” operation, coaching clients through visa scrutiny and falsely advertising medical and nursing services.
Texas courthouse added to National Register of Historic Places
A Texas county's courthouse has been nationally recognized for its status as a historic landmark, the state historical commission announced.
A Texas county's courthouse has been nationally recognized for its status as a historic landmark, the state historical commission announced.
Texas parks department's 'paddling trail' network expands in Bay City
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has officially added their 91st “trail” to their network of waterways for paddling enthusiasts.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has officially added their 91st “trail” to their network of waterways for paddling enthusiasts.