Rescue operation blocks highway lanes near Downtown Houston
Houston Fire officials say the “high-angle rescue” scene is near the exchange between I-45 and I-10.
‘Elf’ actor Faizon Love arrested in Hillsborough County: Records
Actor Faizon Love is locked up in Florida after local authorities arrested him this week on an outstanding warrant, according to jail records.
White House UFC Freedom 250 attack plot: Alleged ringleader was in US illegally, DHS says
Federal officials say Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, identified in court documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to attack the White House UFC event this past weekend, was in the…
1,200-year-old ‘Robin Hood’ oak tree has died, experts say
A centuries-old oak tree that was the fabled home of the legendary English bandit, Robin Hood, has died.
Texas trades tropical storm for heat wave before more heavy rain
World Cup visitors are getting a taste this week of just how much of a roller coaster the weather can be in Texas.
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Supreme Court strikes down federal gun ban for unlawful drug users
The Supreme Court has ruled that a federal law automatically banning unlawful drug users from possessing firearms is unconstitutional, dealing a major blow to the government’s efforts to disarm individuals…
Texas Highway Patrol trooper dies in northwest Texas crash with semi-truck
A Texas Highway Patrol trooper died Wednesday afternoon following a crash with a semi-truck while attempting a traffic stop in northwest Texas, state officials said.
Apple CEO says price hikes are ‘unavoidable’ as rising chip costs squeeze tech giant: report
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Iran latest: US-Iran peace agreement takes immediate effect after early signings
President Donald Trump signed the peace agreement between the United States and Iran while in France on Wednesday for the G7 Summit. Pakistani Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif confirmed the Iranian…
Houston weather: Flood Watch ends early, Heat Advisory to replace it
As rain chances become very limited and the heat increases, Heat Advisory has been issued for Houston Thursday and Friday.