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Many widely believed tips about saving gas are outdated or simply wrong, according to guidance from federal agencies and automotive experts.

A Fort Bend County judge has ordered the removal of Brittanye Lashay Morris from the Democratic runoff ballot for Precinct 4 commissioner, ruling she is ineligible under Texas residency requirements.

A major accident involving a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) has left three juveniles injured in northwest Harris County, prompting a large emergency response Monday.

Americans lost nearly $21 billion to cyber-enabled crimes in 2025, with cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence-related scams among the costliest, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s latest Internet Crime Report.

A police pursuit that began with a reported robbery call in northwest Houston ended in a crash near Almeda Road and Wichita Street late Monday morning, with two suspects detained and multiple scenes under investigation.

Small changes in your habits—and your vehicle—can make a noticeable difference in how much you spend.

Police in Houston are investigating a deadly shooting after a man was discovered early Sunday morning with multiple gunshot wounds near a crashed vehicle.

A woman is dead after police say she was hit by a driver on Westheimer Sunday night.

The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it’s time to set a new distance record.

Texas leaders are reviewing new social studies standards that could change how students learn about history, slavery, and religion, and not everyone agrees.

NASA officials shared new details on the Artemis II mission, highlighting life support limits, technical challenges, and what astronauts may observe during their trip around the Moon.

Friends are remembering 33-year-old Miguel Angel Padilla Franco, known as “Nawfside Linco,” as a beloved figure in Houston’s slab culture after he was shot and killed at a northwest Houston gentleman’s club.

Alvin police are asking the public for help locating a suspect wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old.

Americans lost nearly $21 billion to cyber-enabled crimes in 2025, with cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence-related scams among the costliest, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s latest Internet Crime Report.

A police pursuit that began with a reported robbery call in northwest Houston ended in a crash near Almeda Road and Wichita Street late Monday morning, with two suspects detained and multiple scenes under investigation.

Police in Houston are investigating a deadly shooting after a man was discovered early Sunday morning with multiple gunshot wounds near a crashed vehicle.

Friends are remembering 33-year-old Miguel Angel Padilla Franco, known as “Nawfside Linco,” as a beloved figure in Houston’s slab culture after he was shot and killed at a northwest Houston gentleman’s club.

A suspected burglar in Houston attempted to enter a home through the chimney but became stuck halfway down early Sunday morning. Police responded to reports of someone on the roof at a residence on Tooley Drive and found the man trapped in the chimney.

While the federal government hasn’t made a public statement about its plans, official maps show a “virtual wall” going through the region rather than a physical barrier.

Gov. Greg Abbott had opened two such sites as he surged thousands of DPS troopers and Guard members to the Texas-Mexico border.

After TSA security lines at major airports reached an all-time high, the Trump administration deployed ICE agents to help airlines and passengers.

The government is installing the first 17 miles of industrial-grade buoys in Brownsville. Experts warn the buoys could intensify flooding and change the river’s course.

Federal prosecutors, who can face discipline for not advancing the Trump administration’s priorities, are bringing military trespassing charges against immigrants with little evidence.

Three deaths have been reported recently at the hastily constructed camp. One was ruled a homicide involving staff. Claims of medical neglect and unsanitary conditions are rife.

El año pasado hubo más muertes dentro de los centros de detención de ICE que en ningún otro en las últimas dos décadas. Casi una cuarta parte de esas muertes ocurrieron en Texas.

Residents and elected officials are speaking out against a proposed border barrier through Texas’ biggest state park and one of the jewels of the national park system.

Authorities are investigating a late-night fire in Magnolia that damaged a structure being converted into a home spa, officials confirmed.

A Silver Alert has been issued for Thanh Phong Ly, a 68-year-old man last seen on April 4 in southwest Houston. Ly is described as Asian, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 110 pounds, with black hair and black eyes, and was wearing a gray short-sleeve shirt and blue jeans. Authorities urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Houston Police and reference case 435314-26.

Houston police are searching for Carddie Murray, a 67-year-old man with dementia who was last seen on April 4 in the Third Ward area. Murray is described as a Black male, 5 feet tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and bald/gray hair, and was last wearing a black shirt, blue pants, and black tennis shoes. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Houston Police Department, referencing case number 433375-26.

Houston voters will face a runoff election for the City Council District C seat after no candidate secured a majority in a seven-person special election.

Rain arrived earlier than expected in Houston, forcing families to end outdoor Easter celebrations and move festivities indoors. Many families at Lawrence Park and across the city adapted by holding early gatherings or preparing alternative plans for egg hunts inside.

A suspected burglar in Houston attempted to enter a home through the chimney but became stuck halfway down early Sunday morning. Police responded to reports of someone on the roof at a residence on Tooley Drive and found the man trapped in the chimney.

Houston police are investigating a fatal incident in the 8700 block of Wheatley Street where a man in his early 20s was found dead after a gunshot and crash were reported around 4 a.m. Saturday.

Two drivers were killed in a head-on crash Saturday afternoon along State Highway 99 in Montgomery County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.