Sweeny fire chief placed on leave following arrest of son, former chief

The department announced that its current chief has been “removed from his position as Fire Chief and will be taking a leave of absence."

Colorado authorities decline gun charges against parents of Evergreen High School shooter

Colorado authorities said Wednesday they will not pursue gun-related charges against the parents of a teenager who wounded two students — both of whom sustained life-threatening injuries — during a shooting at a high school last fall, citing insufficient evidence.

Justice for Ivan Ramirez: Pasadena coach’s family carries on mission after killer’s sentencing

Nearly two years after a car theft turned deadly on Easter Sunday, the family of a beloved Pasadena softball coach is finding a sense of justice in the courtroom and a sense of purpose on the diamond.

Dow Jones hits record 50,000 points for first time: What to know

The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.

When does early voting start in Texas? Important 2026 election dates for voters

Republicans and Democrats will head to the polls in just under two weeks to vote on who will represent their respective parties in the November general election.

Two Houston-area men convicted in murder-for hire plot against wrong target

Two Houston-area men have been convicted for their role in the shooting of a Katy man which was part of a murder-for-hire plot. However, they targeted the wrong person.

Offer Vince Shlomi, the 'ShamWow' guy, releases campaign ad for Texas Congressional seat

Shlomi, who's running in the Republican primary for Texas' 31st Congressional District, is promising to “soak up the swamp, clean the House and pick up those liberal tears."

Super Bowl fumble: Fanatics faces backlash over NFL merch quality, availability

Sports merchandising giant Fanatics apologizes to Patriots, Seahawks supporters after widespread criticism over product shortages, jersey quality issues

WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach

A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.

Post Malone’s childhood home in Texas hits market

The childhood home of musician Post Malone hit the market in Grapevine, Texas, this week.

Lone Star College evacuated two campuses for potential bomb threats

Lone Star College has issued an alert for those on two campuses to calmly evacuate and have canceled classes due to a bomb threat.

Teen boy shot, killed in Harris County Cloverleaf area

A 17-year-old has died after he was found shot in the Cloverleaf area Thursday evening, according to the Harris County authorities.

Feds accuse Minneapolis man of threatening ICE agents online

Federal prosecutors say a Minneapolis man threatened and cyberstalked federal agents in response to ICE operations in the state.

Harris County Pct. 7 Constable's Office sergeant charged with injury to a child

A sergeant with the Harris County Pct. 7 Constable's Office has been placed on administrative leave after being charged with criminal charges, according to a news release.

Houston family seeks justice after man was killed while saving elderly woman

A Houston family is calling for justice after they say their loved one was shot and killed while trying to save an elderly woman from a violent attack.

Katy residents in new homes say they're finding pieces of rocks, sediment in their water

The Sun Terra Subdivision in Katy is filled with big new beautiful homes. But what's a big topic of discussion on the neighborhood Facebook page is the water from Harris County Mud District 569.