A house in Spring caught on fire after it was struck by lightning Friday.

Texas Education Agency Commissioner, Mike Morath will discuss the Houston Independent School District’s accountability ratings

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for another Texas Legislature’s special session after the first session was adjourned Friday morning after failing to make a quorum.

Several lanes were closed on the Katy Freeway at Mason Road following a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon.

On the football field, Jullian Pereida, the fearless middle linebacker for Channelview High School, was a sight to behold.

The Houston Rockets have released their schedule for the 2025-26 NBA season, and it reflects the basketball world’s excitement to watch the new-look team.

A woman is in critical condition after she was reportedly shot by her partner who then turned the gun on himself.

The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 8, a bill that will make several changes to education in public schools across the state, namely replacing the STARR exam and restoring A-F public school accountability ratings.

An armed man involved in a fatal shooting at a home was shot, killed by a Harris County Precinct 4 constable deputy, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.

Fort Bend County prosecutors have now alleged that County Judge KP George improperly used campaign funds for personal expenses, including property taxes and a home down payment.

A gas odor prompted an evacuation at a Conroe Independent School District elementary school Thursday morning.

A man has died after being involved in a car crash on Houston’s westside.

After a months-long investigation, a Galveston man was taken into custody and charged with crimes related to possession of illegal drugs and weapons.

The family of a victim in the Hill Country floods has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a resort where she was staying.

If you live in the Houston area, you might have noticed that air quality alerts are issued throughout the year by the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI).

A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to scattered thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon.

Two men, a father and son duo, were arrested and extradited from Mexico to Houston on multiple counts of child sex abuse charges against two minors, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced.

Mike Miles, Houston Independent School District’s superintendent, will hold a press conference to address the first day of school and take questions.

An Humble ISD school bus was involved in a car wreck Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the driver and multiple others being hospitalized.

John Mateer found himself in hot water Monday night after his transaction history on Venmo was leaked on social media.

Spirit Airlines warned it may not survive unless it can raise additional funds, citing ongoing financial struggles, CNBC reported.

Residents in the Kingwood area reported that a large explosion caused their homes to shake.

he incident, which took place on August 3rd on Bellow Falls Lane, has left the community seeking answers.

With no sign of Texas Democrats returning soon, Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to call a series of special legislative sessions. He says he is authorized to call these sessions every 30 days.

Here’s a list of school districts that do and don’t enforce SMART tags.

For the second straight year, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was given his flowers in the NFL’s annual Top 100 Players list.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke and his organization, Powered by People, alleging unlawful fundraising activities and a potentially misleading financial-influence scheme to support Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to break quorum.

A church youth ministry volunteer has been arrested for possession of child pornography, including videos of underage girls engaging in sex acts, Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen announced Thursday.

Since November, the organization has helped families claim millions in benefits they didn’t know they were eligible for.

Court records said Samuel Ayala-Ibarra, 45, set up fake documents to show growth and returns, but the money his clients invested was actually used for personal gain and to repay earlier investors.

A Montgomery family is grieving the unexpected death of 15-year-old Kaleb Hill, an incoming high school freshman who collapsed from a fatal heart attack just days after receiving a routine sports physical.

A recent comment from a federal official urging some DACA recipients to “self‑deport” has sparked fear and uncertainty among thousands of families in Texas — home to one of the largest DACA populations in the country.

15 individuals have been indicted on 29 first-degree felony charges resulting from an investigation into a sophisticated money laundering operation that moved more than $2.9 million through U.S.-based bank accounts.

The FBI Houston Field Office held a news conference to announce the creation of the first-ever “Houston Most Wanted” fugitive list.

Fort Bend Independent School District has named Anthony Sanders as the new chief of police for its police department.

His family says the recent high school graduate was shot by a neighbor outside their southwest Houston home while he and his younger brother were burying a pet guinea pig.

The recent story of a Houston day care facility owner who allegedly left five children in a hot car has some parents on high alert.

Thomas Schoenbein, the mayor of Pasadena, was rushed to the hospital after suffering a reported “medical emergency.”

Sunday night, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a heated statement warning of legal consequences for Democratic members of the Texas House who chose to leave the state to break quorum and block Republican-backed legislation earlier in the day.

A man has died after being shot near an apartment complex in the Humble area.

As Texas House Democrats once again deny quorum over Republican-led redistricting efforts, marking the first Democratic walkout in more than four years.

In a dramatic escalation of opposition to redistricting efforts led by Republicans in Texas, the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus have expressed strong support for their House counterparts, who have denied quorum in protest of a proposed congressional map they call “rigged” and disenfranchising.

Despite making moves at the MLB trade deadline to shore up an injury-riddled lineup, the Houston Astros’ woes continued in their first series with the new-look squad.

A woman was seriously injured after being attacked by dogs.

More than 100 Houston-area women gathered for the first-ever Power of 7 women’s conference, an event dedicated to empowering women financially.

A Houston daycare employee was taken into custody after allegedly leaving a child in a hot car.

A two-year-old child was rushed to the hospital after falling into a swimming pool at a north Houston home.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a man accused of firing at deputies.

The driver of a vehicle involved in a police pursuit has been charged with two counts with murder after his car struck another vehicle and caused a fiery crash.

A man was found dead in the early morning hours of Saturday in a Willis home.

A Houston firefighter was hospitalized Friday night after being injured while saving someone from a housefire.

Texas country music star Pat Green is continuing to raise money for the victims of the Hill Country Floods in Kerr County.

A Houston-based doctor has been charged with assaulting a peace officer.

Texas is making waves in education with the introduction of the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.

Ben Taub Hospital, located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, has served as a cornerstone of public health care in Harris County for more than half a century.

The grand opening of a northwest Harris County beauty supply store has drawn a large crowd Friday morning, resulting in two emergency response for heat-related issues, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Law enforcement agencies across Southeast Texas are raising alarms about a rising crime known as jugging. This crime involves criminals watching people at banks or ATMs, then following them to rob them at another location.

An investigation is underway at a Buc-ee’s located in Katy, along I-10.

As the Texas summer heat continues to bear down, one Pasadena renter says he’s had enough of sweating it out inside his own apartment.

A man facing multiple criminal charges following a Harris County Sheriff’s Office serial rape investigation appeared before a judge Thursday morning.

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday the launch of a new case management and customer service system designed to modernize the operations of the Office of the Attorney General’s Child Support Division (“OAG-CSD”).

The team announced it has acquired outfield Jesús Sánchez from the Miami Marlins.

The Houston Astros have orchestrated a blockbuster trade to bring a familiar face back home.

A new survey conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston reveals strong support among Harris County voters for public funding of renovations to NRG Stadium and several future entertainment developments across the county.

City council voted to approve $12.4 million dollars for the City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department to purchase dozens of new garbage and recycling trucks.

A yearslong investigation by federal and state authorities in Georgia has led to the indictment and arrest of 42-year-old Brian Fontenot, a Cypress man who allegedly helped run a fraudulent cryptocurrency business.

After finally snapping a five-game losing streak last night, the Houston Astros made a statement on Wednesday, taking down the Washington Nationals in dominant fashion.

The Houston Astros are serious buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline with General Manager Dana Brown telling SportsTalk 790 Wednesday that he’s searching first and foremost for “impact.”

A man who was found guilty of murdering his adoptive son has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.

ESPN has parted ways with sports commentator and NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, weeks after he settled a sexual assault lawsuit filed by a woman he had a relationship with.

As investigators with Harris County Sheriff’s Office are looking into multiple allegations of sexual assault against Carl Redfield, a 47-year-old man currently facing five felonies connected to the attack of two different women, additional victims are starting to come forward.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying four women suspected of committing two aggravated robberies at smoke shops.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has launched a serial rape investigation after the arrest of 47-year-old Carl Earl Redfield, KPRC 2 has confirmed.

A Houston family is desperate for answers after 14-year-old Debra, who goes by Dawn, vanished from her home last week.

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred around 3:45 a.m. Sunday, July 27, on the 9300 block of the I-45 North Freeway.

A woman was shot near a Houston METRO bus stop in the NRG Park area.

In today’s world, there are so many social media apps people download to their phones as a progressive way of communicating with friends, families, and even strangers from miles and miles away.

Two teenagers have been charged in the fatal Dec. 2024 shooting of a Harris County man, according to the Houston Police Department.

The Dive Team for Harris County Sheriff’s Office is assisting with recovery efforts for the Hill Country Floods.

A ground stop has been issued at both Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms Friday afternoon.

A recent drowning of a 5-year-old girl at a west Houston apartment complex has sparked the conversation about the safety and accessibility of swimming pools in Houston apartment communities.

The family of Tony Underwood, a man who died after being shot during an incident on April 30, is speaking out.

Houston City Council’s Quality of Life Committee spent Thursday debating whether to ban all electric scooters — rental and privately owned — from Downtown, Midtown, and East Downtown.

FIEL, a Houston-based immigrant advocacy organization, held a press conference Thursday to raise awareness about a growing problem: Fraudulent legal advice related to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

Authorities are investigating a fatal crash on a highway in the Baytown area.

The weekend will look very different, and that’s all because of the increased chances of rain.

Texas shoppers can save sales tax on many back-to-school items during the state’s annual sales tax holiday, which runs from Friday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.

Chevron is expected to lay off more than 500 employees in Houston this fall as part of its integration with Hess Corporation, the company confirmed Thursday.

The Houston Astros have had a rough go of it over the past couple of weeks, but they got back on course with a gritty series sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

As the Houston Texans prepare for the 2025-26 NFL season, the team released its full training camp schedule, which includes eight practices that are free and open to all fans.

Authorities are at the scene of a neighborhood in Houston’s southside where the body of a fetus was possibly found in a drainage system.

A man who was arrested at the Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus on July 18 is now out on bail.

A Harris County judge has ordered Dominique Side, the former owner of Houston-based Surrogacy Escrow Account Management, or SEAM, and the company to pay families more than $1 million after its sudden collapse last year.

The Houston Rockets have seemingly added their final piece of their 2025-26 roster.

A manhunt is reportedly underway for two men in Polk County.

The bond for a popular internet content creator charged in a confrontation inside the Galleria mall’s parking lot in early June, which resulted in the death of 30-year-old Marine veteran Anthony Sanders, has been lowered Tuesday morning.

Rip currents are the #1 beach hazard, here's how to survive them.

A man who was seen in a now-viral TikTok video slamming his truck into several parked vehicles outside a club in a north Houston parking lot is now facing five felony charges.

A woman who has been driving around Houston claiming she needs money to flee a domestic violence situation has been charged with aggregate theft by deception after investigators say she stole more than $3,000.

A mother has been charged after her 9-year-old son died while running away from home in May of 2024, according to court records.