Man sentenced for giving THC-laced candy to migrant children, smuggling them
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.
Combating heat, storm risks ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston
Houston officials and World Cup organizers are launching a dual strategy to protect thousands of international visitors from extreme summer heat, afternoon thunderstorms, and potential hurricane threats during the tournament.
Houston’s Historic Third Ward trail gets major makeover ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
A historic stretch of Houston’s Third Ward is getting a major facelift just in time for the global spotlight. Members of Leadership Houston have teamed up with community partners to…
Galveston roller coaster: All passengers rescued after Iron Shark roller coaster gets stuck
All passengers who were stuck on a roller-coaster on Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas, have been rescued. Some of those passengers were stuck on the roller-coaster for well over three…
Two bakeries burglarized by masked men on same night in Houston
Houston police say two local bakeries were burglarized in the same night last week by three masked men, and both break-ins were caught on camera.
Houston weather: Warm temperatures on the way for Friday
Warm temperatures are on the way for the Houston area to finish out the week.
Where Texas cities land on US list of priciest, cheapest places for popular foods
With food prices rising across the country, one study has found the Texas cities with the priciest and most budget-friendly popular food items.
Rapper shot in Houston restaurant has ‘irreversible paralysis;’ another rapper facing new charge
Michigan rapper AllStar JR is accused of shooting and paralyzing fellow rapper NBA Ben10 at Confessions in April.
Live election results: Houston, Texas 2026 primary runoffs in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery counties
Live election results for Houston-area counties Democratic and Republican primary runoffs on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Texas app store age verification law can take effect, appeals court rules
A Texas law aimed at keeping minors from using app stores with an adult's consent can take effect while the appeal process plays out, an appeals court ruled.
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta to buy Vegas casino ‘giant’
The total sale will be for $17.6 billion in cash, including $11.9 billion of Caesars' outstanding debt.