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…
2 defendants in capital murder cases go missing after release on bond; 1 found in federal custody
Court records now show a man thought to be a fugitive in Harris County is in federal custody and has been for more than a year.
Spring Branch ISD considers closing Northbrook Middle School amid $24M deficit
Spring Branch ISD is considering the permanent closure of Northbrook Middle School as the district grapples with a projected $24 million budget shortfall for the 2026-2027 academic year. The proposal,…
Houston police release photo of man sought in Texas Medical Center garage stabbing
Houston police have shared a new photo of a man sought in connection to the stabbing of a Houston Methodist employee in a Texas Medical Center garage on Monday.
Harris County officials go door-to-door to help homeowners lower property tax bills
Harris County officials are hitting the pavement with a simple question for residents: "How’s your homestead?"
League City officials clarify what makes an E-bike legal in Texas
League City police and city officials aims to clear up a growing source of confusion: what actually counts as a legal e-bike in Texas?
10-year-old boy charged with murder of 13-year-old Houston girl
A 10-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the death of a 13-year-old Houston girl.
Michigan rapper facing federal charges for Houston restaurant shooting
Michigan rapper “AllStar JR" has been charged for the shooting at Houston's Confessions restaurant in the Upper Kirby area. Court records describe surveillance footage of the shooting and the rapper's…
Standout Klein Oak student-athlete and mother killed in tragic Monday crash
A Spring mother and her 18-year-old son, a standout senior athlete at Klein Oak High School, were killed Monday evening in a two-vehicle crash on I-45 in Madison County. Kenny…
Hantavirus outbreak: 2 patients being monitored at Emory Hospital in Atlanta
Emory Healthcare officials provided an update on Monday regarding two patients being monitored in Atlanta after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
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…