FCC orders ABC to file early TV license renewals amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy

The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.

Complaints filed regarding $60,000 taxpayer dollars being used for Houston Mayor's podcast, Comptroller says

Houston City Comptroller Chris Hollins released a statement on Tuesday stating complaints have been received regarding taxpayers dollars being used for Houston Mayor John Whitmire's podcast.

Houston METRO launches new police hub to curb crime on green line

METRO opens a new police substation on Houston’s Green Line as Chief Ban Tien announces a security surge and "decentralization" strategy ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Camp Mystic directors apologize, face tough questions from Texas lawmakers

Camp Mystic directors apologized to grieving families during a state hearing today as lawmakers questioned safety failures that led to 27 deaths in last year’s historic floods.

Former FBI Director James Comey indicted again in Justice Department probe

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.

Missing swimmer's body recovered at off-road park near Crosby

A man's body has been recovered after he went missing in the water at an off-road park near Crosby on Tuesday afternoon.

New passports featuring Trump’s image unveiled by State Department

The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.

Texas Hill Country state park's near-doubling will add 'rare plant community'

A Texas state park located between Austin and San Antonio is nearly doubling in size, the state parks department has announced. The addition will add almost 200 acres of land, including an area of rare native plant life.

2 Houston-area men sentenced to life in prison for roles in murder-for-hire plot against wrong man

Two men have been sentenced to life for their roles related to a conspiracy that resulted in the shooting of a Katy man on his way to work, according to Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.

Florida restricts Texas animal imports amid flesh-eating screwworm concerns

Worries about an invasive flesh-eating cattle parasite have caused Florida to restrict their imports of animals from some Texas counties. 

Texas congressman calls for National Guard to address drone threats at World Cup

Texas congressman Michael McCaul is calling on the Trump administration to allow the National Guard to address drone threats ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Person taken into custody at Cypress Woods High School after brief lockdown

Cypress Woods High School was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday morning due to an unidentified, unarmed person inside the building, school officials say.