Houston Controller Chris Hollins investigates Mayor John Whitmire’s $127K advisor
Houston Controller Chris Hollins has launched a formal investigation into a $127,000 mayoral advisor who records show badged into work only 13 times in two…
DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday.…
Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on users, secretly selling personal data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company deceived consumers by secretly collecting and sharing their personal data with third parties despite promises of…
2026 FIFA World Cup: Netherlands’ famous orange double-decker bus lands in Galveston
The Dutch national team's iconic orange double-decker bus has arrived in Galveston, Texas, to lead thousands of fans in traditional "Oranje" marches throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Houston officials detail transportation, security, infrastructure plans ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Houston leaders unveiled new transportation, safety, FanFest and infrastructure plans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including expanded Metro service, anti-drone security technology, downtown cooling corridors and airport upgrades…
Katy: Mother charged in connection to the death of her 2 daughters
A Katy mother has been charged in connection to the death of her two daughters following an incident back in February 2026.
2 defendants in Harris County capital murder cases go missing after being released on bond
Two men previously charged with serious violent crimes, including capital murder, are now fugitives after being released on bond and failing to appear in court.
Spring Branch ISD board votes to close Northbrook Middle School
On Monday night, the Board of Trustees for Spring Branch Independent School District voted 7-0 to close Northbrook Middle School in the 2026-27 school year, which includes related boundary adjustments.
Catalytic converter thefts rising again and one Toyota model is being targeted, police warn
Local law enforcement agencies across the country are warning that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again, and this time they are noting one particular model that thieves are…
Talarico urges Cornyn to back federal gas tax suspension as Trump ‘voices’ support
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is urging Sen. John Cornyn to support a federal gas tax suspension, highlighting growing political tensions as high fuel prices become a key issue in…
Livingston Police Department Officer fired, arrested following investigation
A Livingston Police Department Officer has been fired and arrested following an investigation, according to authorities.