Texas lawmakers discuss whether New Mexico counties could join the state
Could a portion of New Mexico be absorbed by Texas? While it may be unlikely, the Texas Attorney General's Office told state lawmakers it was possible during a hearing of…
Big Bend border barrier construction stopped by federal court
A federal judge on Friday put a stop to any further construction of a border barrier in the Big Bend region.
Annual Houston ‘Stand Down’ connects local veterans to critical services
Designed as a one-stop hub, the Houston Stand Down brings together public agencies, non-profits, healthcare providers, and local employers.
Second suspect charged in fatal shooting of 17-year-old on Houston’s east side
Houston police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy last Sunday.
DOJ: Houston-area woman pleads guilty to $477K in Medicaid fraud
The woman reportedly billed Medicaid for "nonexistent mental services" under the company she worked for.
Harris County processes DPS voter registration backlog after receiving more than 75,000 records
Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria and Montgomery counties received thousands of delayed Texas DPS voter registration records. Here’s what voters need to know before the Oct. 5 deadline.
Human remains found under Spring Branch neighborhood overpass
An investigation is underway after human remains were found on Friday afternoon in a Spring Branch neighborhood.
Rice University launching dedicated Master’s Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence
Rice University has announced a dedicated Master of Artificial Intelligence (MAI) program launching next fall.
DOJ: Former Texas Southern adjunct professor sentenced for nearly $1 million in student aid fraud
Officials say Emmanuel Finnih received almost $1 million from making over 100 financial aid applications using Texas students' information.
Video captures heated Houston hit-and-run; law enforcement warns against confronting drivers
A heated parking lot confrontation captured on camera after a Sept. 18 hit-and-run near College Avenue and I-45 has prompted local law enforcement to issue critical safety warnings for Houston…