North Texas, Rice among universities targeted in federal DEI investigations

Two Texas universities are among dozens targeted nationwide in an investigation by the Department of Education over how they operate their graduate programs.

Houston man covered in blood arrested for allegedly killing wife with iron

A Houston man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say he is accused of striking his wife multiple times with an iron, killing her.

Texas embalmer charged with castrating dead sex offender

A Houston woman who worked at a funeral home is accused of mutilating the body of a dead sex offender, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

Texas bill would allow voters to decide future of Daylight Saving Time

Sen. Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed Senate Bill 2029 and Senate Joint Resolution 67 which, if passed, would put the time change on the ballot for Texas voters in this November's election.

NCA Cheer Championship leaving Dallas in 2026

After more than 30 years in Dallas, one of the biggest cheer championships in the country is moving to Houston.

Rep. Al Green censured after removal from President Trump's speech

The U.S. House voted Thursday to censure Congressman Al Green following his ejection from the chamber during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week.

Rep. Sylvester Turner remembered: Reaction to former Houston mayor's death

Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died at the age of 70. Here's how leaders in Houston, Texas and across the U.S. are remembering him.

Trump speech: DJ Daniel receives tremendous honor during speech

DJ Daniel, who has gone viral in the past for receiving honorary badges, while battling cancer, received an honor that even shocked DJ.

5 injured on flight from Missouri to Houston due to turbulence

Five people had to be taken to the hospital after turbulence forced a flight from Springfield, Missouri to Houston to land in Waco.

Measure to lower Texas property taxes advances at State Capitol

The continuing cry for relief from ever rising property taxes is fully underway at the State Capitol with particular focus on slashing the burden for seniors.

USPS warns of 'romance scams' ahead of Valentine's Day

Scammers are looking to exploit vulnerable people. Here is how to protect yourself and loved ones.

Garland Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting child shot, arrested at Houston McDonald's

Task force officers shot a child sex crime fugitive in Houston months after he cut off his ankle monitor and fled North Texas. He's accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Plano.

ICE Houston deports accused child rapist to Mexico

Officials say a man who has illegally entered the U.S. four times and is wanted in Veracruz, Mexico, for the rape of a child, has been deported to Mexico.