Talarico leads Paxton in new poll as early voting continues in Texas

A new poll shows Democrat James Talarico ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as early voting continues across Texas.

Texas election 2026: Candidates, key races, what Houston voters need to know

Who's running in the 2026 Texas election? See candidates and key races for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, Harris County judge and other Houston-area offices.

Woman federally charged over alleged threat to shoot Trump at football game

A woman was charged after being accused of posting a threat on social media to shoot President Donald Trump at the Alabama vs. Georgia football game earlier this month.

Magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit 100 years ago this Halloween

Halloween marks 100 years since Harry Houdini's death in Detroit. Here's a look back at his final performance in the Motor City – and the magician's showmanship and mystery.

2 military pilots forced to eject from plane near Seguin

Two pilots were forced to eject from their military plane in Central Texas, according to officials.

Toddler, two others found shot dead after mysterious 911 call for 'help'

Deputies in Ohio are investigating a mysterious 911 call that led to the discovery of three bodies – including a toddler – who had been shot. 

Texas midterm election 2026: Montgomery County sample ballots, key races

See Montgomery County's 2026 sample ballot, candidates and key races. Find Texas early voting dates, polling locations and Election Day information.

San Quentin now resembles a college campus

From the outside, the facility formerly known as San Quentin State Prison in Marin County remains familiar to many as a fortress-like compound of old buildings. However, a major transformation has taken place at what is now known as a rehabilitation center.

Disturbing details of Christa Pike's failed execution revealed in new court filings

Christa Pike's IV team reportedly went through about 10 needles and tried several IV sites on both arms for nearly an hour leading up to her failed execution, new court documents reveal.

Harris County early voting turnout tracker: Daily vote totals for November 2026 election

Harris County had a record-setting start to early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election. Follow our daily tracker to see how many voters are heading to the polls and how many mail ballots have been received.

Houston Proposition A 2026: What it means for marijuana, no-knock warrants

Houston voters will decide on Proposition A in the Nov. 3 midterm election. Learn how it would change HPD's marijuana enforcement priorities and ban no-knock search warrants.

Nov. 3 midterm election: Early voting locations, where to vote in Houston, Southeast Texas

Early voting runs from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30 in Texas for the November 3 midterm election. Here is how to find your early voting polling locations by county in Southeast Texas.

Texas midterm election 2026: Harris County sample ballots, key races

See Harris County's 2026 sample ballot, candidates and key races. Find Texas early voting dates, polling locations and Election Day information.

Texas midterm election 2026: Fort Bend County sample ballots, key races

See Fort Bend County's 2026 sample ballot, candidates and key races. Find Texas early voting dates, polling locations and Election Day information.

FIEL calls for Miguel Parra-Hernandez’s release after ICE SUV collision

FIEL and community members held a vigil Thursday calling for the release of Miguel Parra-Hernandez, who was struck by an ICE agent’s SUV in northwest Harris County earlier this month.