Texas troopers seize 19 pounds of meth 'candy' pills during I-10 traffic stop

State Troopers seized 19 pounds of methamphetamine pills disguised as colorful candy during a Friday night traffic stop on I-10 in Jefferson County.

Two Conroe sisters accused of enslaving 12-year-old child

Prosecutors claim the victim was repeatedly beaten, restrained with zip ties, and forced to perform labor over a six-month period in 2025.

American optimism drops to record low in new poll

How optimistic are you about the future? New polling found that Americans’ hope for their future is at an all-time low.

Houston security guard killed in illegal game room robbery, police say

A security guard was shot and killed Monday night during a robbery at an illegal game room disguised as an insurance office in southwest Houston, police say.

145-mph chase ends in fiery Splendora crash, self-inflicted gunshot wound

A high-speed chase reaching 145 mph ended when a serial evader crashed a burning vehicle into a ravine near the San Jacinto River. The suspect had a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the lower jaw, authorities say.

Fort Bend ISD consolidation discussion draws packed meeting, parents and students raise safety concerns

Fort Bend ISD leaders faced public pushback during a packed board meeting as families raised concerns about school consolidation, safety, and transparency. District leaders also cited survey participation numbers and said final decisions won’t be made until March.

Residents raise health concerns at Northeast Houston apartment complex

Residents at Houston’s Drysdale Village Apartments are calling for urgent repairs and health inspections following reports of severe rodent infestations, mold, and raw sewage leaks at the complex.

Musk says SpaceX shifting focus to 'self-growing city' on moon before Mars push

Elon Musk said Sunday that SpaceX is shifting its near-term priorities away from Mars and toward building what he described as a "self-growing city" on the moon, citing faster timelines and strategic urgency.

Poll shows US Senate race in Texas primaries could be headed for runoff

A poll released Monday showed the U.S. Senate race in Texas’ March 3 primaries could be headed for a runoff to determine who will make it to the general election ballot in November.

That's bull$#!+: Texas ranks among the most profane states in the country

The U.S. overall is the most foul-mouthed nation on social media, with stressors like sports, politics, and traffic fueling nearly 65% of swearing through just three specific expletives.