The longtime state legislator, who announced in June he wasn’t seeking reelection, will serve as an assistant secretary of defense.

The Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting which happened in Galveston Monday afternoon.

As Houston prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for major events like the FIFA World Cup, child safety advocates are encouraging parents to start important conversations now about protecting children both online and in public spaces.

Four people were killed after a coach bus collided with a van in Port Arthur, Texas on Monday.

Hurricane season kicks off June 1st and while the season is forecasted to be slightly below normal, it only takes one storm to bring devastation to our home city of Houston.

The Coast Guard is searching for a kayaker who went missing near West Galveston Bay Sunday night.

Early voting for Texas’ May 26 primary runoff election begins Monday, giving voters across the state another chance to decide key races ahead of the November general election.

Officials in Austin, Texas, say three young people are in custody in at least 10 random shootings that left four people hurt in the city over the weekend.

After years of trying to stop offshore wind projects, the Trump administration is now pausing routine federal permits for 165 land-based projects, including dozens in Texas.

Our series of explainers and guides will help you get ready to vote in the upcoming runoffs. Early voting begins May 18.

Second baseman Jose Altuve will be placed on the injured list with a grade 2 left oblique strain, the latest blow to a Houston Astros team that has been ravaged by injuries.

A recent string of educator misconduct cases across the Houston area is raising new concerns about student safety as TEA data shows inappropriate educator relationship investigations have surged statewide.

Austin Police Department has issued a shelter-in-place in parts of South Austin as officials search for suspects connected to multiple shootings in the area.

A Pasadena police officer and two others were hospitalized after a chain-reaction crash on State Highway 225 during a traffic stop.

The Trump administration has run the names of at least 67 million voters through government databases as it looks for noncitizens and people who've died.

The Tomball restaurant manager accused of killing his coworker by giving her a fatal bump of fentanyl in August 2024 has been sentenced to six years in prison.

Pasadena ISD has become the latest Houston-area district to consider school closures as falling enrollment and rising costs create budget challenges across Texas public schools.

The incident started around 10:45 a.m. and is happening at a complex off 11th Street.

A cold front will bring an increase in rain and storms next week, flood risk is low.

A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration.

Houston City Council District C voters will choose between Joe Panzarella and Nick Hellyar in a runoff election on Saturday, May 16, to fill the seat vacated by Abbie Kamin until January 2028.

The Texas Supreme Court has refused to declare that Democratic state lawmakers who briefly left the state last year in a quorum break to stop a vote on new congressional voting maps pushed by President Donald Trump vacated their offices.

More than 50 Democrats, including Wu — the House Democratic leader — left the state last August to shut down the Legislature and stall passage of the GOP’s map.

Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Friday that Texas Children’s must also pay $10 million to the state because it illegally provided transgender care to kids.

A teenage girl riding a gas-powered mini bike was killed in a crash near Ella Boulevard and Wied Road, south of Spring Cypress Road.

Some smoke shops say the flurry of court actions since March 31 has already forced them to scale back hours, cut staff and prepare to shut down.

Pearland’s Braxton Jones may only be a sophomore for the Oilers but the dual-sport athlete excelled on the football field in the fall and this past spring helped the baseball team to a 27-win season, 15-1 in district which led to a District Title, and reached the Area Round of the playoffs.

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.

A man who experts said was intellectually disabled has become the 600th person executed in Texas since the state resumed carrying out the death penalty in 1982.

If you’re stopped at a red light in Texas and tempted to check a text, scroll social media, or answer a message, you could still be breaking the law.

Busby’s execution, set for Thursday evening, had been halted by a federal appeals court less than a week ago.

As Senior Fraud Awareness Day approaches on Friday, a new study shows Texas ranks in the middle of the pack when it comes to scams targeting older adults.

Cleveland ISD says an employee charged with an improper relationship involving a student is no longer on campus or in contact with students.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to over 130 cities, including multiple cities in Southeast Texas, notifying them that they are prohibited from raising ad valorem taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate.

Police in Clute said a 11-year-old girl riding her bike to school died after colliding with a pickup truck Thursday morning.

Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the cities, most of them small, of violating a state law aimed at preventing cities from unduly raising property taxes.

A newly obtained search warrant reveals disturbing allegations against a former Katy ISD employee accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old student and communicating with the child through social media.

A Brazoria County attorney was held in contempt after a judge said he repeatedly used a racial slur “in a derisive manner” during a custody trial. Court records show the attorney must submit written apologies or face jail time and a fine.

PACs have accounted for 89% of ad spending in Texas’ congressional runoffs as crypto, AI and mystery groups flood the contests.

A new study from researchers at Texas A&M University suggests coffee may do more than give people a morning energy boost, it could help slow aging and protect against chronic disease.

Gov. Greg Abbott is expanding a state law enforcement effort targeting repeat violent offenders, directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to grow its “Texas Repeat Offender Task Force” beyond Houston to additional major metro areas.

Small cities in big Texas metro areas are the fastest-growing in the U.S. The Census Bureau reported Thursday that Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna were at the top of the list from mid-2024 to mid-2025.

Six of Texas’ largest cities lost residents in 2025: Dallas, El Paso, Arlington, Plano, Irving and Garland.

Authorities say 22-year-old Kaitlyn Graves was found dead inside her Cypress Station apartment after family members requested a welfare check.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

The law, which gives state law enforcement and judges a role in immigration enforcement, is set to go into effect in two days.

Saharan dust travels thousands of miles across the Atlantic, influencing hurricanes, air quality, sunsets, and marine ecosystems.

The effort, which combines federal, state and local law enforcement, will expand to the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio metro areas.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was found dead inside an apartment in the northern part of the county after her family reported to apartment management that they hadn’t been able to make contact with her for several days.

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Hill County commissioners’ split vote to issue a moratorium appears to be a first in Texas.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a man, believed to be in his mid-20s, died after being shot and then driven to a home in the Katy-area Tuesday.

After years of violence — including a deadly shooting in 2024 — authorities say this year’s enforcement effort is serious, visible and already underway.

The legendary 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA is setting sail on a historic journey from Galveston to New York Harbor for Sail 250, the international celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary. As the Official Tall Ship of Texas, ELISSA will join the world’s largest gathering of tall ships and military vessels while representing Galveston’s rich maritime history on a global stage. Built in Scotland in 1877, ELISSA is one of the few authentic 19th-century tall ships still actively sailing today. The National Historic Landmark will travel more than 2,500 miles with stops in Pensacola, Savannah, Yorktown, Portsmouth, New York City, and Boston. We’re talking about the ship’s incredible history, the volunteers keeping her seaworthy, and how this living piece of history continues to connect generations through maritime storytelling.

A gas station in the heart of the Galleria charging $5.29 per gallon for regular gas recently caught drivers’ attention and sparked a bigger question: Is there any limit to how much a gas station can charge in Texas?

Livingston police say two people were arrested Monday after a possible pipe bomb was found near a home.

Thousands of visitors are expected to head to the Bolivar Peninsula this week as Galveston County prepares for the annual “Go Topless Weekend,” commonly known as Jeep Weekend.

A company’s legal home determines which state taxes and laws governing corporations it will be subject to. Some are fleeing Delaware in search of a friendlier environment in Texas.

Only 18 Texas youth camps have been fully licensed so far ahead of summer break, but camp leaders say many are still waiting on the state to review new emergency safety plans required after last year’s deadly Hill Country floods.

Texas breweries are making headlines after bringing home 13 medals at the 2026 World Beer Cup, one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world. 🍻James Simpson from What's on Tap Radio joins us to break down the award-winning beers, explain how the intense judging process works, and share why American Craft Beer Week is the perfect time to support local breweries.

A Livingston police officer who was stationed at Livingston High School was fired and arrested after allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Dr. Carla Wyatt told an officer she was in heaven when she was pulled over for DWI, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Thursday’s execution was blocked by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals “pending further order” from the court.

A man known to children in a Spring-area neighborhood as the “Candyman” is now behind bars after Harris County Precinct 4 undercover investigators say he believed he was meeting a 13-year-old girl near a local school.

The Spring Branch Independent School District Board of Trustees is expected to consider closing Northbrook Middle School during a meeting on Monday night as the district faces declining enrollment and ongoing budget challenges.

The National Board Certification is widely considered the most demanding for teachers. Texas leaders are examining whether it fits the state’s merit-based system.

Texas was among the first states to heed Trump administration directives to revoke commercial driver’s licenses from some immigrants as a safety measure.

Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt is facing renewed scrutiny after her second DWI arrest in two years, months after a separate burglary case was no-billed by a grand jury.

The Southeastern Conference received six of the top eight seeds in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship when the 64-team field was revealed on Sunday, including Alabama at No. 1, defending national champion Texas at No. 2 and Oklahoma at No. 3.

A man was found with gunshot wounds after a reported carjacking in the 14200 block of E. Sam Houston Parkway in northeast Harris County.

After 11 years, the conviction of Brandon Jenkins in Liberty County for murdering his father-in-law is under review due to concerns about mishandled and withheld evidence that may have supported his self-defense claim.

Garrett Cross, a former educator at Pine Valley Middle School in New Caney ISD, has been charged with indecency with a child following allegations from over five years ago.

A suspect broke into an unmarked Galveston County sheriff’s office vehicle in Texas City on May 8, stealing a department-issued .300 Blackout AR-style rifle with a suppressor, a ballistic vest, and a duty belt.

Make it 10 wins in a row for the Chicago Cubs again.

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.

The scene is located near the 16500 block of Courtland Circle.

KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed that the two Texas residents who were passengers on the MV Hondius ship that has been at the center of a hantavirus outbreak have been confirmed as residents in the City of Houston, according to city personnel.

The state of Texas and several youth camps have reached an agreement over a new state law requiring camps to have end-to-end fiber optic internet.

A cybersecurity incident involving the Canvas learning platform disrupted access for teachers and students across the country on Thursday, including at the Houston Independent School District.

Ten water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didn’t make the cut — including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi.

Our Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week comes from the back-to-back state champion Klein Cain boys soccer team.

Coming off a dominant victory at the Regions Tradition tournament last weekend, PGA Champions Tour golfer Stewart Cink is coming into this weekend’s Insperity Invitational having won four tournaments so far this season.

Ricky Armstrong had been interim director of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, which monitors county lockups that mainly hold people awaiting trial, since February.

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The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) says two Texas residents who were aboard an expedition cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak are currently symptom-free and being monitored as a precaution.

Local officials in the West Texas city said they are legally unable to comply with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s orders.

Recent headlines surrounding a suspected hantavirus outbreak tied to an international cruise ship have renewed public concern about the rare but potentially deadly disease, especially among people still carrying trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic.

With hurricane season beginning June 1, Texas insurance experts are warning Houston-area homeowners not to wait to purchase flood insurance.

The transition of power in Galena Park is raising questions after the city secretary abruptly resigned following the election.

Pearland has changed dramatically over the past two decades, growing from a fast-developing suburb into one of the most diverse cities in the Houston area.

A deadly shooting during an alleged home invasion in northwest Harris County is putting renewed attention on Texas’ Castle Doctrine and when homeowners can legally use force to defend themselves.

The Texas Ethics Commission has accepted a complaint against Mayor John Whitmire tied to Houston’s “901 Bagby” podcast, raising questions about public spending and political advertising laws.

A new survey from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs shows a tight Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Texas, with Attorney General Ken Paxton holding a slim lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn just weeks before voters head to the polls.

Wednesday morning, it was announced that star shortstop Carlos Correa would miss the remainder of the 2026 season after tearing a tendon in his left ankle.

Nineteen camps had sued over a regulation that required fiber optic connectivity. An agreement with the state allows sites to operate with other broadband internet service.

Time is running out to challenge your property tax bill, and the savings could be significant.

A Galveston County jury has convicted a man of capital murder for a fatal fire he set that caused the death of 55-year-old Renita Hawthorne in 2024.

A road rage incident in Fort Bend County has landed a Richmond man behind bars for six months.

A record number of Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests were found along the Texas coast in April 2026.