Houston weather forecast: Heavy rain, flash flood risk tonight into Friday

Rain becomes more likely late tonight into Thursday, continuing into Friday. Periods of steady rain, possibly heavy at times — could lead to ponding and slick streets for the Thursday morning commute.

Missing Jody Honeycutt: Search ongoing for 47-year-old last seen near Tomball

Harris County officials need help finding Jody Honeycutt, a man who went missing in the Tomball area on Tuesday. A vehicle was found by deputies in Cypress.

Houston family seeks justice after hit-and-run kills mother

A Houston family is demanding answers and justice after their loved one, 35-year-old Tara Brim, was killed in a hit-and-run crash along Highway 249. The incident happened around midnight ten days ago on November 23. Harris County deputies say they are still searching for the driver who left the scene.

Houston Pets Alive conducting largest fundraiser ever

Houston Pets Alive is conducting its largest fundraiser ever thanks to a generous board member who will match every donation up to $100,000 through December 31.

Camp Mystic announces 2026 reopening at Cypress Lake, details new safety measures

Camp Mystic announced plans to reopen its Cypress Lake property for Summer 2026, implementing major safety upgrades to comply with and exceed new state regulations enacted after the deadly July 4th flooding at its main location.

These are all the Texas Republicans leaving Congress

The announcements have all come in the midst of a rare mid-decade congressional redistricting, which the GOP hopes will increase their House presence by five.

Texas Gov. Abbott formally requests suspension of CAIR's tax-exempt status

The move comes after the governor designated the Islamic non-profit as a terrorist organization, banning it from owning property in Texas.

Houston weather: Another chilly night ahead for Tuesday, rain returning late Wednesday

Rain becomes more likely late Wednesday into Thursday, continuing into Friday. Periods of steady rain, possibly heavy at times — could lead to ponding and slick streets for the Thursday morning commute.

Houston launches firearm injury dashboard as accidental child shootings rise

Houston leaders unveiled SAFEWatch Houston, a real-time firearm injury dashboard that reveals rising accidental shootings involving children and young adults - despite overall gun violence declining across the city.

Elderly Texas couple missing since Thanksgiving found dead

Authorities in New Mexico found the bodies of an elderly couple from Texas who had been missing since Thanksgiving.

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens January 1 with Opening Day Hikes

The newest Texas State Park, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, will host limited, ranger-guided First Day Hikes on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, for visitors who secure advance reservations.

Beheaded bison found in North Texas; sheriff searching for suspects

The individual or individuals responsible removed the animal's head and left the rest of the carcass behind near County Road 301.

ICE reportedly targeting Somalis in Minneapolis

Twin Cities leaders on Tuesday said an operation by the Trump Administration to target undocumented Somali immigrants is underway. Find live updates here.

Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom

A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.

Texas camps could pay up to 4,000% more for licenses after deadly flooding

The proposal follows new legislation that aims to protect children from disasters after the July 4 catastrophe claimed the lives of 27 campers and staffers at a popular Central Texas camp.

Trump on Somalis: 'I don't want them in our country'

President Donald Trump said he does not want people from Somalia in the United States, saying Somalis "ripped off" the state of Minnesota and "contribute to nothing."