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…
11-year-old dead after being hit by truck outside Clute Intermediate School
An 11-year-old girl is dead after being hit by a vehicle while riding her bike to school on Thursday morning, Clute police said.
FBI, Everman police to announce ‘significant development’ in search for Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez
The FBI and Everman police will announce a 'significant development' Thursday after investigators found evidence in the search for missing 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.
Grieving woman finds 3.09-carat diamond at Arkansas park, calls discovery ‘meant to be’
A Pennsylvania woman grieving the loss of her son and father found an unexpected symbol of hope during a visit to Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Ken Paxton blocks property tax hikes for 132 Texas cities
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a formal warning to more than 130 Texas cities on Thursday, prohibiting them from raising property taxes after an investigation found the municipalities failed to…
Best 2026 summer travel destinations: Which Texas cities made the list
WalletHub has released its list of the best summer travel destinations for 2026 that give you the most bang for your buck. See where Texas cities ranked.
How to know which Texas Primary Runoff you’re eligible to vote in
Runoff elections for the Texas primaries will be held on May 26 with early voting running from May 18-22.
Cleveland ISD employee charged with having improper relationship with student
A Cleveland ISD employee has been charged with having an improper relationship with a student, according to the school district.
Houston capital murder suspect accused of killing Alief business employee with hammer
A suspect has been charged with capital murder for allegedly using a hammer to kill an employee at a Houston business.
Houston man charged, arrested in Texas Medical Center stabbing
A man has been charged in the stabbing of a Houston Methodist employee on Monday.