Texas City refinery fire prompts shelter-in-place
The fire is said to be at the Marathon Refinery. A shelter-in-place is in effect from 14th Street to 34th Street.
DA’s office wants 40-year-old career thief with almost 2 dozen felony theft charges held with no bond
A repeat felony theft suspect accused of stealing high-priced items from major retailers across the Houston area is now being held without bond as prosecutors push for an unusual detention…
Houston police search for man accused of performing lewd act at senior apartment complex
Houston police say they are searching for a man who's accused of performing a lewd act at a senior community complex.
West Houston crime: Authorities on scene of illegal gambling investigation, several arrests made
An investigation continues after authorities executed a search warrant on a business in West Houston on Wednesday.
Man sentenced to 30 years in deadly 2025 I-45 crash that killed mother, 9-year-old son
A judge sentenced Michael Arguijo to 30 years in prison for a drunken-driving crash that killed a mother and her young son and permanently injured the family’s daughter.
Houston man sentenced to 4 years in federal prison for ‘Hook and Chain’ ATM burglary spree
A 24-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in a multi-state ATM burglary spree that targeted banks in North Texas and Arizona…
Houston weather: Hot, steamy weather on the way, air quality alert for Thursday
Hot and steamy weather is on the way following the rainfall we've seen across the Houston area over the past week or so.
Stage set for intense Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton
After a commanding win for Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff election, the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his upstart opponent, Democrat…
Toyota recalls 43,500 trucks over engine defect that could cause sudden stall
Toyota is recalling more than 43,000 of its 2024 Tundra pickup trucks because debris left behind during the manufacturing process could contaminate the engine and increase the risk of a…
Texas gas prices hover near $4 following Memorial Day weekend
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Texas is hovering around $4 after Memorial Day weekend.
Woman killed by flying restaurant umbrella in freak accident at South Carolina lakeside restaurant
The 56-year-old was dining with family at Lake Marion when a microburst dislodged the umbrella, authorities say