Family says Houston man died saving teen in recent carjacking incident
A Houston mother and her five children are demanding accountability from the Texas justice system following the shooting death of a youth baseball coach, a tragedy community advocates on Monday labeled a "cataclysmic failure" of the courts.
A Houston mother and her five children are demanding accountability from the Texas justice system following the shooting death of a youth baseball coach, a tragedy community advocates on Monday labeled a "cataclysmic failure" of the courts.
Texas World Cup weather: Will ‘first true heat wave’ hit as tournament begins?
What forecasters are calling “the first true heat wave of the summer" could arrive in parts of the U.S. just as the World Cup begins next week.
What forecasters are calling “the first true heat wave of the summer" could arrive in parts of the U.S. just as the World Cup begins next week.
Texas World Cup crowds lead officials to launch Operation Safe Summer
Texas officials are coordinating their efforts to keep World Cup visitors safe in the state’s biggest cities with the tournament slated to start next week.
Texas officials are coordinating their efforts to keep World Cup visitors safe in the state’s biggest cities with the tournament slated to start next week.
Texas Pride events 2026: Parades, festivals and more happening this June
Pride Month is celebrated each June, and more than a dozen Texas cities and towns are hosting festivities this year.
Pride Month is celebrated each June, and more than a dozen Texas cities and towns are hosting festivities this year.
Canadian man gets 33 years for online sextortion targeting American children
A Canadian man has been sentenced to 33 years in U.S. federal prison for a yearlong online sextortion scheme that targeted at least 145 American children.
A Canadian man has been sentenced to 33 years in U.S. federal prison for a yearlong online sextortion scheme that targeted at least 145 American children.
Texas could see its first big Saharan dust plume of the season this week
The first big plume of Saharan dust is set to arrive in Texas later this week.
The first big plume of Saharan dust is set to arrive in Texas later this week.
Hurricane season starts today: Here’s what Texas should know
Hurricane season has officially started, and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a landfalling storm in Texas.
Hurricane season has officially started, and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a landfalling storm in Texas.
Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport added as entry location for select passengers amid Ebola outbreak
The U.S. State Department has announced that Bush Intercontinental Airport has been added as an entry airport for select passengers amid the Ebola outbreak.
The U.S. State Department has announced that Bush Intercontinental Airport has been added as an entry airport for select passengers amid the Ebola outbreak.
Official 2026 hurricane forecast released with Atlantic season just days away
NOAA has released its official hurricane forecast for 2026, with the start of the Atlantic season 10 days away.
NOAA has released its official hurricane forecast for 2026, with the start of the Atlantic season 10 days away.
Former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery charged for allegedly leaving scene of Houston crash
Jennifer Lowery, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Houston.
Jennifer Lowery, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Houston.
Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa favors returning billions in state 'Rainy Day Fund' to Texans
Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa believes the path to defeating incumbent Governor Greg Abbott runs right through millions of Texas households struggling mightily to make ends meet on a monthly and sometimes daily basis.
Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa believes the path to defeating incumbent Governor Greg Abbott runs right through millions of Texas households struggling mightily to make ends meet on a monthly and sometimes daily basis.
American doctor in Congo infected with Ebola
An American doctor volunteering in Africa tested positive for Ebola. Global health agencies are now monitoring the situation as the World Cup approaches and the Democratic Republic of Congo men’s soccer team is scheduled to play group stage matches in Houston.
An American doctor volunteering in Africa tested positive for Ebola. Global health agencies are now monitoring the situation as the World Cup approaches and the Democratic Republic of Congo men’s soccer team is scheduled to play group stage matches in Houston.
Tren de Aragua gang leader extradited to Texas on federal terrorism, drug charges
A high-ranking leader of the Tren de Aragua gang has been extradited to Texas to face federal terrorism and drug trafficking charges as the U.S. intensifies its crackdown on the transnational criminal organization.
A high-ranking leader of the Tren de Aragua gang has been extradited to Texas to face federal terrorism and drug trafficking charges as the U.S. intensifies its crackdown on the transnational criminal organization.
Houston resident admits to Nigerian email scam used to funnel nearly $1M in stolen funds
A 34-year-old Nigerian national living in Houston pleaded guilty Tuesday to operating an illegal money-transmitting business that funneled proceeds from a sophisticated international email scam.
A 34-year-old Nigerian national living in Houston pleaded guilty Tuesday to operating an illegal money-transmitting business that funneled proceeds from a sophisticated international email scam.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Netherlands’ famous orange double-decker bus lands in Galveston
The Dutch national team's iconic orange double-decker bus has arrived in Galveston, Texas, to lead thousands of fans in traditional "Oranje" marches throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Dutch national team's iconic orange double-decker bus has arrived in Galveston, Texas, to lead thousands of fans in traditional "Oranje" marches throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Spirit Airlines closure cost nearly 1,000 Texans their jobs
Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Missing teen last seen in Houston, may be in Dallas
Maleighna Hernandez was seen April 28 in northwest Houston. Anyone with information can call Houston Police.
Maleighna Hernandez was seen April 28 in northwest Houston. Anyone with information can call Houston Police.
2 Texas cities in top 10 for most mosquito-infested hubs
Several Texas metropolitan areas remain among the most mosquito-infested hubs in the country, according to an annual report released Monday.
Several Texas metropolitan areas remain among the most mosquito-infested hubs in the country, according to an annual report released Monday.
Texas' economic forecast weakens as international hotel bookings lag ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.
Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.
Texas' economy forecast weakens ahead of 2026 World Cup
Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.
Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.