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A massive fire tore through a large pile of trash — mostly tires — at Mammoth Metal Recycling in Houston’s East End, sending a plume of smoke visible for miles across the city.

A Katy family is speaking out after a Tesla crashed into their home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, as federal investigators work to determine what happened.

A juvenile was hospitalized after a shooting in northwest Harris County on Monday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

Two teenagers were shot Monday in the Mission Bend area, with one of the victims transported by helicopter to a hospital in critical condition, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

The Houston Fire Department is responding to a reported warehouse fire in the East End area of the city.

As mosquito season ramps up across Southeast Texas, residents are dealing with itchy bites and irritated skin—and health experts say the worst thing you can do may be the most instinctive one.

When the NBA Finals tipped off, Sesame Street’s Elmo tried to play both sides. After that strategy was met with a surprisingly violent reaction, the famous Muppet finally decided it was time to pledge an allegiance.

Houston regularly experiences extreme heat, which poses health risks heightened by the urban heat island effect.

What started as a prayer during a drive home from work has grown into a children’s book series designed to get kids moving, reading and making healthier choices.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has notified over 3 million hunting and fishing license holders of a data breach involving the third-party company managing its license sales system.

Krispy Kreme agreed to pay $1.6 million in a class-action settlement after a 2024 data breach exposed sensitive information of about 161,000 customers. Impacted individuals have until June 22 to file a claim, with average payouts estimated at $75 and some eligible for up to $3,500, plus one year of free credit monitoring.

A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy, Dante Zepeda, was released from the hospital after being shot during a gunfight at the Pavilion at the Groves apartments in Humble.

Two teenagers were shot Monday in the Mission Bend area, with one of the victims transported by helicopter to a hospital in critical condition, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy, Dante Zepeda, was released from the hospital after being shot during a gunfight at the Pavilion at the Groves apartments in Humble.

Tannis Harrington, 20, and Drake Fernandez, 17, are charged with endangering a child after a minor was found living in hazardous conditions at an apartment off Kuykendahl Road.

A woman has been arrested after deputies say she left her 4-year-old daughter unattended inside a parked vehicle while shopping at a Costco in northwest Harris County.

Two adult men were found dead in the back of a minivan at an auto body shop on Reeveston Road in north Harris County, after employees noticed a foul odor coming from the vehicle.

A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy was shot during a gunfight with a shotgun-wielding suspect at an apartment complex in Humble. The deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to have a lengthy recovery.

In the Big Bend region, where some families have lived for generations, government letters seeking access to their land is sparking fear and resistance.

Pet owners can once again travel with their dogs from the United States to Mexico after federal officials reversed a brief restriction tied to concerns over the spread of the New World screwworm.

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.

Tannis Harrington, 20, and Drake Fernandez, 17, are charged with endangering a child after a minor was found living in hazardous conditions at an apartment off Kuykendahl Road.

A woman has been arrested after deputies say she left her 4-year-old daughter unattended inside a parked vehicle while shopping at a Costco in northwest Harris County.

A police vehicle responding to a major crash was involved in a second collision Sunday afternoon near Beltway 8, authorities said.

Neighbors of a 76-year-old Katy woman are devastated after her sudden death Friday night when a Tesla slammed into her family’s home.

A homicide investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in southwest Houston on Sunday evening.

A shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Texas City following a reported fire at the Marathon oil refinery, according to police.

Dos hombres adultos fueron hallados muertos en la parte trasera de una miniván en un taller de carrocería en Reeveston Road, en el norte del condado Harris, después de que empleados notaron un olor fétido que provenía del vehículo.

Thunderstorms caused a ground stop at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport early Sunday, affecting flight departures.