Texas lake ‘infested’ with invasive species, officials say
An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Houston weather forecast: Saharan dust brings hazy skies amid summer heat
More typical June heat continues across Southeast Texas with highs in the 90s and heat index values above 100 each afternoon. Saharan dust may give us hazy skies at times…
Sugar Land officer injured during traffic stop on Highway 6, suspect search ongoing
Sugar Land police are searching for a suspect who left the scene of a traffic stop on Highway 6 where an officer was injured.
Lightning strike possibly sparked Webster fire that displaced 15 families
The Webster community is coming together to help more than a dozen families after a fire ripped through an apartment complex over the weekend. Officials believe a lightning strike may…
San Antonio native Kingston Flemings drafted by Atlanta Hawks after stellar Houston season
University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings has been selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft after earning All-American honors and leading the Cougars to…
Texas fireworks sales open June 24: What to know before buying
Texas Fourth of July fireworks sales officially kick off this Wednesday, June 24, but fire officials warn that even simple sparklers pose a serious burn risk for kids.
NBA Draft 2026: Chicago Bulls draft Texas standout Dailyn Swain at No. 15
Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season.
Influencer Jake Lang released on bond, ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours
Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge.
Tesla sued after Katy crash leaves 76-year-old woman dead
Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit in Texas after a crash that allegedly involved the company's Autopilot system left a 76-year-old grandmother dead inside her family's home.
State Senator warns Homestead Exemption cheaters to stop or else
Cheating by Texas property owners who improperly claim the state's generous Homestead exemption has drawn the attention of State Senator Paul Bettencourt, who is urging violators to stop or face…
Katy Tesla crash: Expert explains what investigators will be looking for as federal probe continues
As investigators work to determine what caused a Tesla Model 3 to crash into a Katy-area home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, both local experts and federal agencies are taking a…