Final perpetrator in 1983 Texas 'KFC murders' identified

The five victims were killed "execution-style" after being abducted from a Kentucky Fried Chicken in East Texas in 1983.

Huntsville police officer critically injured in high-speed chase

A Huntsville Police Officer, Sean Brinson, is in critical condition after his patrol car was struck head-on by a suspect fleeing in a stolen vehicle.

Fort Bend ISD releases details of rezoning proposal

Fort Bend ISD school board members met Monday to discuss the proposed attendance boundary plans for elementary schools and the new Amy Middle School.

MIT professor shot and killed at home, homicide investigation underway

Nuno Loureiro was taken to local hospital on Monday evening for an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead Tuesday morning.

One Texas city makes list of top travel destinations for 2026

While 76% of Americans plan to vacation in 2026, more than half cite price as their top priority, fueling interest in "hidden gems" and off-season travel.

Ken Paxton sues Xcel Energy over deadly Smokehouse Creek fire

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Xcel Energy for over $1 billion, alleging "blatant negligence" caused the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire.

Reiner killings: Nick Reiner formally charged with 2 counts of murder

Authorities said Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night on suspicion of stabbing both parents to death inside their Brentwood home.

Houston police chase ends in Gulfcrest neighborhood, suspect in custody

A suspect is in custody after leading officers on a chase in a stolen car and then running into a stranger’s home on Tuesday morning, Houston police say.

Powerball Dec. 2025 vs. the biggest lottery jackpots in history

The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.

Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78

Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.

Tomball power outage, road closures scheduled for Wednesday

Tomball officials are alerting residents and drivers to a scheduled power outage on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.

Harris County constable vehicle hit by vehicle on Hardy Toll Road

Harris County Constable deputies are working a crash where a driver hit a Precinct 4 patrol vehicle on northbound Hardy Toll Road.

Body recovered from vehicle submerged in Galveston County bayou

A body was recovered after a vehicle crashed into Jarboe Bayou in Galveston County overnight on Tuesday, officials report.