Firefighters are battling a large house fire in Missouri City on Saturday afternoon.

A man has been arrested after authorities say he dragged a Montgomery County Precinct 3 deputy with his vehicle while trying to flee during a criminal investigation Friday.

Texas A&M's Cashius Howell sacked Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes on three consecutive plays in the second quarter Saturday.

Foodies, mark your calendars Viet Cultural Fest is around the corner. With cooking contests, performances, and sweet treats, there's something for everyone. We got a taste of what's in store as Derrick and Tessa did a blind taste test challenge. Plus, more on why this year is so meaningful -- 50 years since the end of the Vietnam war.

Authorities say the investigation started in June when the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received a cyber-tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

The Friendswood Police Department are urging anyone with any information to come forward after an arrest was made in a child sex abuse investigation.

On Aug. 14, 2025, at about 7:19 p.m., a female jogger was groped while running the trail at Holly Bay Park in Pasadena, Texas.

Professors’ concerns included the state’s DEI ban and new limits to faculty influence at colleges and universities.

Galveston EMS reportedly delayed their departure from the scene by over 20 minutes due to internal procedures, leaving the officers' association demanding accountability.

Democrats in the Texas House began the year by elevating a new speaker and left Austin relegated to the sidelines in the one chamber that had granted them at least scraps from the table.

The stolen vehicles are estimated to be worth about $500,000.

While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase.

A TikTok video appearing to show an unruly man at a Spring restaurant has gone viral online.

The families of some of the children who died at Texas' Camp Mystic during catastrophic flooding two months joined Gov. Greg Abbott for a ceremonial bill signing.

Currently, any Texas voter can cast a ballot in GOP primaries. The party wants to limit eligibility to registered members.

The manager of a Harris County cosmetic product manufacturer has been charged after accusations he dumped a large amount of a foul-smelling coconut oil product into a local bayou.

Somebody is about to be a lot richer after Wednesday’s Texas Powerball drawing.

The family said they were informed about the passing of their loved one by hospital doctors, not the county officials.

Galveston aims for a Guinness World Record while honoring victims of the 1900 “Great Storm.”

More than 10,000 people met over Labor Day weekend in Slaton to sample the banana pudding — a major boost to the rural town’s economy.

The new maps, which aim to flip five Democratic seats to favor Republicans, will go into effect for the 2026 midterms, barring court intervention.

Both legislative chambers adjourned without agreeing on changes to Senate Bill 2, which aimed to create new training and licensing requirements for local officials.

Between cracking down on abortion pills and restricting transgender restroom use, lawmakers also tackled flood safety and the STAAR test. Left untouched: Texas’ hemp industry.

A bill scrapping the state’s standardized test heads over to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. It would replace STAAR with three shorter tests at the beginning, middle and end of the year.

A bill that would let Texas residents sue out-of-state abortion pill providers for up to $100,000 has been passed by lawmakers and sent to the governor.

Rep. Ronny Jackson has announced that the Navy has restored his retired rank of rear admiral.

The Woodlands Fire Department said it happened around 3:30 p.m. and students and staff were evacuated from the building.

The law, largely in response to pro-Palestinian protests last year, bans "expressive activity" on campuses from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. The lawsuit says it is overly broad and will affect protected speech.

Legislators couldn’t reach a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing PowerSchool after a massive data breach compromised the sensitive information of over 880,000 students and teachers across Texas, including those in Houston ISD.

Two California-based companies accuse the state of government overreach for banning the sale of their products for the next two years.

Katy High School has been among the top programs in the sport for decades. With nine state titles, 15 title game appearances and 43 total playoff appearances, the Tigers are as battle tested as they come.

The House refused to back a bill that would apply only to the state’s largest cities.

Texans sign C.J. Stroud's high school, youth sports teammate Silas Bolden

House Bill 7, which would allow people to sue manufacturers and distributors of the drug, is one vote away from Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.

Puff, poof, gone. Many vapes have vanished from store shelves across Texas.

The bill walks back a measure lawmakers passed earlier this year allowing voters to update their address at the polls and immediately vote in their new precinct and district if their move was within the county.

For Houston radio host Katelyn Maida, stepping onto the Grand Ole Opry stage was a career milestone and a family legacy come full circle.

Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, announced her passing Monday, calling her “one of the first and most effective fighters” for the anti-abortion movement.

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with Texas Tribune reporter Kate McGee about her recent investigative reporting in to Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and his staff.

Ohio State is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll ahead of No. 2 Penn State and No. 3 LSU, which was joined this week by No. 5 Miami in the top five.

Of all the things to see on the highway, the Sugar Land Police Department shared this photo of an 8-foot gator seen on Highway 6, who they said clearly "didn't get the memo about Labor Day."

The new law is one of the toughest in the country regarding vaping, essentially eliminating the disposable vape category until it’s from U.S. manufacturers.

The one-year experiment in Midland and Ector counties is based on similar efforts in larger cities. A nonprofit backed by oil companies and Midland County are helping pay for it.

Conroe Independent School District is moving ahead with implementing a new state law requiring Ten Commandments displays in K-12 public classrooms, despite opposition from some parents and the absence of penalties for non-compliance.

The holiday weekend could turn into a permanent vacation for one lucky winner if someone nails the $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot.

As wrestling great Ric Flair famously said, to be the man, you gotta beat the man.

It has been a big year for local floral artist Ace Berry. He just won the coveted Innovation Award at the 2025 Chelsea in Bloom Floral Festival in London. Before that, a he trend heads at the New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Dinner fundraiser with his centerpiece selling for $150k! Plus, he's sharing his tips to create a floral table scape inspired by his centerpiece at the New York botanical garden orchid dinner.

Audrii’s Law is now in effect and will help protect children across Texas from child predators.

The Texas Rangers are making a push for the playoffs.

The Dallas Cowboys have signed cornerback DaRon Bland to a $92 million, four-year contract extension four days before the NFL opener at defending champ and NFC East rival Philadelphia.

A U.S. judge has blocked the government from deporting Guatemalan children who had crossed the border without their families.

The Organized Crime Task Force executed search warrants on Friday at “Mardi Gras,” a gambling establishment on Dickinson Avenue, and at the Texas City home of the alleged ringleader, Nancy Herndon, 64.

Julian Sayin had a 40-yard touchdown pass to Carnell Tate early in the fourth quarter, Ohio State got a couple of key stops in the red zone and the third-ranked Buckeyes opened the defense of their national championship with a 14-7 victory over top-ranked Texas.

Lee Corso has made his final headgear pick on ESPN's "College GameDay," choosing Brutus Buckeye.

The community in Kerrville, Texas, is coming together Friday night for an emotional high school football season opener between the Tivy Antlers and the Del Rio Rams.

From a 70-year retrospective by a Houston-born artist to live sumo wrestling, Broadway star Lea Salonga, and even a playful Pikachu exhibition — Asia Society Texas is bringing the world to Houston Southeast.

A former CVS parking lot in Sugar Land has become an illegal dumping ground and homeless encampment, raising safety and health concerns among nearby residents.

Officials say potentially hundreds of residents have been affected after a large fire ripped through a Spring Branch apartment complex Tuesday evening.

A feud over management of one of North America's longest rivers has been simmering in the courts for years.

A Florida man who fatally stabbed a married couple during a robbery is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Texas City High School has been placed on lockdown as police investigate a reported threat to the school, Texas City Independent School District stated.

Parker’s coming home next Saturday for a live show and he’s chatting all about what fans can expect from it.

High priority bills that propose banning THC have not moved through the Texas House, as the current overtime session could conclude in the coming days.

Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rain expected to impact the state through Labor Day weekend.

A United Express flight diverted to Austin after hitting “severe turbulence” and encountering pressurization issues.

The governor was expected to sign off on the new district lines, which passed the Legislature last week and aim to flip five Democratic seats in the 2026 midterms.

The suit alleges the new state law unconstitutionally silences the viewpoints of students and teachers. The law’s supporters say DEI programs use public funds to promote political agendas.

Missouri’s Republican governor is calling a special legislative session to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts.

HB 256 would prevent camps from correcting violations on the spot to avoid state penalties and reduce the number of camps serving on a state panel to a maximum of two.

Records show that Taylor Boilek was arrested in 2018 by authorities in Alabama for similar offenses.

More than 75 Texas camps have met dozens of safety standards to become accredited by the American Camp Association, which can be a lengthy and costly process.

After months of controversy, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation must tackle poor sales and legislative scrutiny as it takes over the games on Sept. 1.

The Texas Department of Transportation has initiated the 'Drive Sober. No Regrets' campaign, urging drivers to choose sober transportation options as summer concludes.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Thursday afternoon on IH-45 in Conroe, according to Conroe Police Department.

A woman is dead and two children were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a submerged vehicle in a causeway in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Christopher Maynard is slated to be the next leader of the Laredo university. Regents on Thursday also approved construction projects and new limits on faculty senates.

With just days left in the special legislative session, a bill to ban hemp-derived THC products in Texas hasn’t moved in the Texas House leaving parents, addiction recovery advocates, and some school leaders increasingly frustrated.

As CVS continues to scale its brick-and-mortar presence—closing more than 900 stores nationwide over the past two years—some of the shuttered locations are now creating a new kind of headache for Houston-area communities.

A man has been arrested after being accused of violently assaulting a 20-year-old autistic man while he was fishing along the shoreline of Galveston Island, the Galveston Police Department announced Wednesday.

Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira is seeking the Republican nomination for a House seat in Texas.

Lujan, a Republican, represents a state House district that covers southern and eastern portions of San Antonio, overlapping with the new congressional seat.

Firefighters said about four to five units were impacted by the fire.

The cause of this accident is still under investigation

The crash has led to a complete shutdown of the toll road as authorities investigate.

New laws range from school vouchers and water infrastructure funding to a ban on city and county-funded abortion travel funds.

Experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters. Musk’s company wants a piece of the project.

Adolis García, Joc Pederson and Kyle Higashioka each hit a three-run homer, Corey Seager went deep a team-leading 21st time and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 20-3.

More than 1,000 pounds of marijuana was seized during a multi-agency narcotics operation at a Stafford warehouse on Wednesday.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. complimented Texas as Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a prohibition on using state tax dollars on specific products with additives, among other measures.

Herrera, a gun rights activist with millions of online followers, said he was “disgusted” to be mentioned by the shooter. Herrera is challenging U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales in the Republican primary.

Gov. Greg Abbott will ceremonially sign Texas’ Make America Healthy Again legislation Wednesday afternoon at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

The Uvalde school district released only a small fraction of the documents it said would be made public related to the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre.

Flores, who was going to challenge Rep. Henry Cuellar, is returning to her old district after a newly passed map improves Republicans’ chances of ousting Gonzalez.

Some people use the drug to treat COVID, even though it's not approved by the FDA for such use.

A two-year delay on new mercury rules benefits coal-fired power plants, while chemical plants got an exemption from stricter air pollution standards.

Democrats say recent changes to the bill give too much power to the TEA and fall short of meaningfully easing the pressures of standardized testing.

Coach Ryan Day is keeping it simple for Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin before his first college start on Saturday.

Residents of Kings Colony say their neighborhood roads have been in disrepair for more than a decade, turning each drive into an obstacle course.

A bill addressing who can serve on the Youth Camp Advisory Committee is headed to the Texas House.