A new report is raising concerns about the mental health of teen girls across Texas, with experts warning that many are struggling in silence—and not getting the support they need. Research from the Girl Scouts of the USA and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas highlights a troubling trend: nearly 3 in 5 teen girls say they feel persistently sad or hopeless. Despite that, only a small percentage are receiving professional help.

On the west end of Galveston Island, a stretch of open land has become the center of a heated debate.

Small towns around Corpus Christi worry where they’ll fall on the pecking order if the region’s water runs out.

As Texas lawmakers prepare to tackle the thorny data center issue next session, what can we learn from Virginia's experience?

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirms a dive team has responded to the Xtreme Off Road Park and Beach near Crosby after a man reportedly went underwater and has not resurfaced.

An unidentified intruder entered Cypress Woods High School on Tuesday morning, prompting a brief lockdown, according to school officials.

Drivers with outstanding parking tickets in Galveston will have a limited-time opportunity to reduce what they owe.

The rollout of Texas’ new Education Freedom Account program is off to a high-demand start, with more than 274,000 applications submitted in less than two months, according to the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program.

People will be allowed to buy smokeable hemp THC products, such as flower buds and rolled joints, from Texas businesses until at least April 28.

The Austin Democrat, who won his party’s nomination in March, led Cornyn and Paxton by margins of 3 and 5 percentage points, respectively. Both results were within the survey’s margin of error.

The May 26 runoff pits incumbent Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright, who’s pitching himself as a “proven advocate for Texas energy,” against Bo French, who has cast himself as a “MAGA conservative.”

Texas builders struggle to finish new homes to meet growth as data centers with deeper pockets poach electricians.

A survivor who waited 25 years to be believed is now seeing the man she accused of sexually assaulting her as a child behind bars.

Authorities are warning families after a case that shows how quickly a routine ride home can turn dangerous for teens using ride-share apps like Uber. What should have been a safe trip instead became what authorities describe as an opportunity for a predator—highlighting risks experts say can affect any family. Investigators say 28-year-old Josiah Carroll used his role as a driver to connect with teenage boys across Montgomery County. In one case, authorities say he persuaded a teen to exchange phone numbers before sending sexually explicit messages. In another, a 13-year-old reported being lured to a parking lot.

Missouri City is allowing a fiber internet project to resume after a February gas leak, with new safety rules and stricter oversight in place.

Did warning signs get missed, or were they never reported at all?

The search for human remains on a property in Bacliff ended on Friday, according to officials with the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office. The search was triggered by the recent indictment of James Elmore, Jr. on charges related to the murders of Laura Miller and Audrey Cook.

Inexperienced teenage counselors were not trained to handle flood and other emergency situations at Camp Mystic, and feared making decisions on their own.

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite leave of absenceto enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction.

As gas prices continue to fluctuate, a new proposal from Texas leaders could offer drivers some relief at the pump, at least temporarily.

The high court had previously allowed the map to be used temporarily, but Monday’s ruling makes that permanent.

An investigation is underway after a 17-year-old was accidentally shot in Tomball on Monday morning.

One person is dead, and two others have been hospitalized after a shooting near a nightclub in Midtown.

Texans make fourth-round selection

The Athletics got off to a fast start against Texas on Friday night, hitting three solo home runs in the first inning and adding two later in their 8-1 win over the Rangers.

A Pearland mother says she’s facing a difficult and costly dilemma: pay hundreds of dollars for her son’s school bus transportation—or find another way to get him to school, despite what she believes are unsafe walking conditions.

Texas residents have a reason to stock up on emergency supplies this weekend. The state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday kicks off early Saturday and runs through Monday night, giving shoppers a chance to save on items that could be critical during a disaster.

State health officials issued an 11-page deficiency letter to Camp Mystic over its emergency plan, a key requirement for the camp to be licensed to operate.

The conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge Senate Bill 4, the 2023 law that lets state police arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally.

From April 25–27, certain emergency supplies are tax-free if their total cost (including shipping and handling) stays below set limits.

A major crash has shut down all eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Winnie, according to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office.

Our Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week is Ridge Point High School softball standout Kate Pierson.

The lieutenant governor’s office is one of the most powerful in Texas government, and the 2026 race features a Democratic runoff between Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Velez.

A district judge provided two recommendations to the Court of Criminal Appeals in 2024, but the court’s process provides no details on when it will rule on the death row inmate’s innocence.

If you’re craving a spring reset without straying too far from the city, there’s a place just outside Houston where time slows down, wildflowers stretch toward the horizon, and Texas history feels vividly alive. Welcome to The George Ranch.

Tensions are escalating in Fort Bend County after a contentious leadership shake-up that has sparked protests and raised broader questions about political maneuvering in Texas.

Two people with knowledge of the decision say Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens is planning to sign the $27.3 million franchise tag.

TribCast takes a deeper look at Gov. Greg Abbott’s battle with Houston, Dallas and Austin over the cities’ relationship with federal immigration enforcement.

In a new step forward for the Texas High-Speed Rail line project which will connect Houston and Dallas, a spokesperson confirms demolition work has begun on Houston’s Northwest Mall to make way for the Houston station of the rail line.

Authorities have arrested two young people in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue.

Violence against women is a problem we don’t talk about enough—until it hits someone we know. But the numbers already tell the story: globally, nearly one in three women has experienced physical or sexual violence.

The first round of Texas Education Freedom Accounts has been awarded to 42,600 students, with additional families set for a lottery later this month.

Most Texas Republicans remained supportive of their state’s redraw even as their gains have been wiped out by California and Virginia.

The new Automated Ball-Strike system has contributed to a spike in the Major League Baseball's walk rate so far this season.

In this updated Q&A, we asked Joe Jaworski and Nathan Johnson where they stand on the agency’s key issues as they seek a chance to reclaim the office that has become a GOP legal powerhouse.

Residents in Northeast Harris County say they are still waiting for flood control projects they believe could save their homes—and their lives. Now, the Harris County Flood Control District is responding to growing concerns, insisting the projects are not behind schedule and offering a new timeline for when work will begin.

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Zeke Enriquez, who ran in the GOP primary for Texas’ 21st Congressional District, was fined and barred from the prediction market platform for five years. Two candidates in other states were suspended for the same offense.

Texas could see a dramatic rise in electricity demand over the next decade, according to a new preliminary forecast from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

A U.S. appeals court says Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.

As the Houston Rockets look to even their first-round series in the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers, the injury status of their star player remains uncertain.

The Texas Department of Transportation is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones this week as National Work Zone Awareness Week continues across the state.

Texas will hold an Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday from April 25–27, 2026, allowing residents and businesses to purchase select preparedness items without state sales tax.

Starting this summer, college graduates will be stepping into a different student loan landscape, one that involves fewer ways to pay back what you owe as well as changes to debt forgiveness.

Burrows added the charge to his list of interim priorities, instructing lawmakers to study ways to strengthen child protections on gaming platforms like Roblox.

Jackie Chesnutt, who lives outside San Angelo, is tired of pollution from nearly inactive wells. Experts say Texas rules allow companies to defer plugging wells for far too long.

A woman was killed and her husband injured after a firearm accidentally discharged inside a southeast Harris County home Saturday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A participant in the IRONMAN Texas triathlon died during the swim portion of the race in The Woodlands after going missing in Lake Woodlands near Northshore Park.

A Houston-area homeowner says Elios Solar stopped responding after installing her panels, leaving her unable to pay her bill and raising concerns about the company’s status.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas reported that peak energy demand could quadruple by 2032, but cautioned that its estimate is likely too high and must be revised.

Authorities in Montgomery County are responding to an 18-wheeler fire on the Eastex Freeway in New Caney.

Mayor John Whitmire told KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner in a one-on-one interview that the lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against the city is political and that he will not pursue an expensive court fight.

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled conversion therapy is free speech. Some LGBTQ+ advocates say the ruling applies to gender-affirming therapy, too, while others say the courts won’t protect them.

Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week is College Park High School’s Salem Sharif, who helped his Cavaliers to a 6A Division 2 State Championship for the first time in school history this past weekend.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the City of Houston over its recently passed ordinance that limits when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The annual Galveston County Fair & Rodeo returns to the Gulf Coast this week, with Opening Day set for Friday, April 17.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is expected to speak Thursday afternoon on immigration and federal enforcement efforts during a press conference following the Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.

Government watchdogs raised conflict-of-interests concerns, but Christian said his involvement in the venture is “separate” from his elected position on the Railroad Commission.

Democrats are boasting of eye-popping fundraising hauls in some of this year's most competitive Senate contests.

All eyes on the battle between legends and friends Kevin Durant and LeBron James

One person has been detained after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound at a northwest Harris County apartment complex Wednesday.

Manvel Mayor Dan Davis wrote a letter to President Donald Trump after the president posted and later deleted an AI-image of himself that appeared to depict him in the likeness of Jesus.

We now know exactly what funding is at risk and why the Governor says Houston could be forced to pay it all back.

A Montgomery County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used a rideshare encounter to contact and allegedly solicit minors.

The Austin Democrat’s haul is the largest-ever sum for a Senate candidate — in any state — in the first quarter of an election year.

Students at Sam Houston High School are grappling with fear, frustration, and heartbreak after learning that their classmate and soccer co-captain, 18-year-old Mauro Henriquez, has been deported.

Fleet Week is officially arriving along the Gulf Coast, with a parade of Navy and Coast Guard ships set to move through Galveston Bay and into the Houston Ship Channel.

Things got heated at Tuesday’s Houston City Council meeting, a day after the State of Texas threatened to pull more than $110 million in public safety grants over the city’s recently passed ordinance limiting when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Step Onward Foundation is using the power of music to raise awareness about homelessness and housing insecurity across Texas. The nonprofit is bringing that mission to a free “Sunday Funday” community event featuring live performances, food and more. Founder Patrice Pike and her band will also take the stage at Dan Electro’s on April 26.

Homeowners in Harris County have until April 30 to claim property tax exemptions they may qualify for, and officials say a new online tool is making the process easier than ever.

Houston is already feeling the impact of a growing dispute with the State of Texas over its newly passed immigration ordinance, as Governor Greg Abbott issued a sharp warning and police overtime has been halted.

Authorities have identified the worker who died after a trench collapsed at a construction site in Conroe over the weekend.

A new warning for drivers across the Houston area: keep your eyes on the road.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he is considering all options after receiving a letter from the State of Texas threatening to pull $110 million in state public safety grants from the city over its recently passed ordinance limiting when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Lawsuits against the Colony Ridge development northeast of Houston have been dismissed after state and federal agencies reached a settlement with the company, but questions remain about what relief, if any, will reach affected homeowners.

Regents must wait 21 days before the hiring can be made official and Susan Ballabina takes charge of the state’s largest public university.

The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Lululemon over concerns its popular activewear may contain potentially harmful “forever chemicals,” according to a release.

Federal agents were seen at a home in Spring on Monday morning as part of what authorities describe as a court-authorized law enforcement operation.

Emboldened by overturning Roe v. Wade, conservative legal groups hope Ken Paxton’s successor will help them overturn gay marriage and public school access for undocumented students.

Texas education leaders have approved a draft of new social studies standards, sparking debate over the role of religion, race, and how history should be taught in classrooms across the state.

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a home he was renovating in northwest Harris County, with authorities now saying foul play is suspected.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an adult man was found dead at a home in Spring on Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to a dropped call at the residence on Goldensong Court and discovered the deceased individual.

A diesel spill occurred Sunday morning at PEMEX Deer Park’s dock along the Houston Ship Channel. The source of the leak was identified and isolated, and containment measures are being deployed by the refinery’s response team.

Memorial Hermann Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas have reached a new agreement, restoring in-network access for BCBSTX Commercial and Blue Advantage Marketplace members after a contract dispute had left many patients facing higher costs and care uncertainties.

The Galveston County Fair and Rodeo returns April 17–25 at Jack Brooks Park in Hitchcock, opening with the Barn Yard Mardi Gras Parade. While featuring rodeo events and live entertainment, the fair’s main impact is its support for local youth in agriculture through scholarships, educational opportunities, and a youth livestock auction.

A 44-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband during a domestic disturbance at a home in northwest Harris County, with two children present but unharmed, authorities said.

At least three Texas counties were contacted this week by the Department of Homeland Security for detailed records about individual voters.

Counter-drone lasers will now be able to be used along the southern border.

The Waller County Tax Office discovered unusual activity during a routine review, prompting a criminal investigation involving a former employee.