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Investigators in Montgomery County are asking the public for assistance after a 81-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound inside a home Monday.

Houston police say a man is dead after shooting himself during a standoff with SWAT Tuesday evening.

A Houston firefighter with 22 years on the job was arrested on a child grooming charge after a grand jury in Austin County formally indicted him.

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is notifying the public that it is holding a full-scale safety exercise on Wednesday at Rowe Middle School and the Berry Center.

A massive pothole along Wirt Road had residents worried about safety and frustrated by what they described as a slow response to their concerns.

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to arrive in Houston in just days, federal law enforcement officials are warning the public to stay alert and report suspicious activity as massive crowds begin pouring into the city.

Houston leaders say they’ve spent more than two years planning for World Cup-related events — and that the goal is to be ready to handle the influx of visitors while keeping everyday police, fire and EMS response steady across the city.

Multiple power outages have been reported as severe thunderstorms move across the Houston area Tuesday afternoon.

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — When many parents think about child trafficking, they often imagine it happening somewhere else. But child advocates warn that trafficking can occur in any community and frequently begins online, making prevention and awareness critical.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Tuesday that she will step down from her role as the state’s top elections and business filings official on July 17, ending a tenure that spanned more than three and a half years.

A father in Brazoria County continues to grieve the death of his 18-year-old son who went to Texas State.

The George Bush Intercontinental Airport is experiencing flight delays due to thunderstorms move across the area Tuesday afternoon, according to the FAA.

Investigators in Montgomery County are asking the public for assistance after a 81-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound inside a home Monday.

Houston police say a man is dead after shooting himself during a standoff with SWAT Tuesday evening.

A Houston firefighter with 22 years on the job was arrested on a child grooming charge after a grand jury in Austin County formally indicted him.

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to arrive in Houston in just days, federal law enforcement officials are warning the public to stay alert and report suspicious activity as massive crowds begin pouring into the city.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a felony after investigators say he illegally sold disabled parking placards through social media, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.

A Houston firefighter has been arrested and is charged in Austin County.

A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration awarded most new Texas border wall contracts to two firms. One has faced legal issues and shoddy construction claims.

Andrea Pedro Francisco was scheduled to have surgery to remove an ovarian cyst in February but was detained by ICE, which has repeatedly denied her surgery. Nine doctors who reviewed her case said she’s at risk of a medical emergency.

A Customs and Border Protection statement said the funding would not be used for “a 30-foot-high barrier" in the region’s parks, echoing a previous commitment from a top CBP official.

The lawsuit argues that 14 acres on Mount Cristo Rey, which features a 29-foot-tall statue of Jesus, are needed for barriers and other technology to secure the border.

A U.S. judge on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction against critical sections of Senate Bill 4, but a provision allowing police to arrest people suspected of illegal entry did activate.

Texas voters have listed immigration and border security among their top issues for years, but recent polling found they are less of a priority than at any point in recent history.

Texans across the political spectrum opposed wall construction in the national park. Now the agency’s plans include roadways and digital surveillance to monitor the rugged region.

Laredo is working with federal officials to minimize the disruptions a potential wall could pose.

HISD parents, heads up: nearly three dozen campuses will lose universal free lunch next school year.

The report found that nearly 11% of Texas children under the age of 6 lacked health insurance in 2024 — a dramatic increase from 7.9% just two years earlier. Researchers say that jump translates to more than 73,000 additional uninsured children across the state.

Starting June 1, 2026, all newborns in Texas will be screened for an additional rare genetic disorder as part of the state’s newborn screening program.

Tropical moisture and the sea breeze is leading to instances of isolated to scattered thunderstorms in parts of the Houston area Tuesday.

Hurricane season is here, and climate change is shifting the odds. Meteorologist Caroline Brown breaks down three ways warming is making storms more dangerous — and what it means for Houston.

Pride Month is kicking off in a big way in Houston this weekend as thousands are expected to gather downtown for the 48th Annual Official Houston Pride LGBT+ Celebration Festival and Parade on Saturday.

As Houston prepares to welcome the world’s biggest sporting event, a new environmental analysis suggests the city could face a significant sustainability challenge during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

For the first time since 2023, thousands of Houstonians seeking affordable housing will have an opportunity to apply for public housing as Housing Alliance HTX prepares to reopen waitlists for eight public housing communities later this month.