Paxton vs. Talarico: Here’s how they stack up in the latest poll
The latest poll from The Texas Politics Project shows an extremely close race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico for U.S.…
CenterPoint Energy activates emergency operations for severe storms
CenterPoint Energy is preparing for the incoming several days of heavy rain and storms in the Houston-area.
Whale at center of rescue effort controversy found dead off Denmark coast
article The whale lies in a flooded cargo ship shortly before the Danish border (photo taken from an airplane). The humpback whale rescued from a shallow bay off Wismar is…
Texas braces for severe storms, wildfires as emergency resources activated
Governor Greg Abbott has activated Texas emergency response resources to handle a dual threat of severe, flood-producing storms across the state and critical, ongoing wildfires in West Texas.
Houston man charged after alleged threats at Islamic center
A Houston man is facing a felony terroristic threat charge after investigators say he made violent threats during a confrontation at a northwest Harris County Islamic center last month, according…
Adlong Johnson shooting: Woman found dead in Crosby, family member detained
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in Crosby on Monday afternoon.
Prepare, not panic: Local public health leaders talk Ebola misinformation ahead of Houston World Cup travels
Following more confirmed cases, the CDC has restricted entry from Africa's Ebola outbreak zones just as Houston prepares to host the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the World Cup.…
Make-A-Wish surprises Houston 4-year-old battling blood disorder with VIP Monster Jam trip
A Houston-area 4-year-old battling a serious blood disorder received the surprise of a lifetime Monday when Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Gexa Energy announced a VIP family trip to Monster…
Pasadena ISD considers closing or consolidating two schools
Parents and staff in Pasadena ISD are raising concerns after district leaders announced McMasters Elementary and Tegeler Community School could face closure or consolidation.
Mark Fuhrman, former LA detective at center of OJ Simpson murder trial, dies at 74
Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died.
Galveston police on scene of officer-involved shooting
Galveston police are on the scene following an officer-involved shooting on Monday evening, officials said.