DOE approves $3.26B in federal funding for Texas electric grid improvements
The Texas energy grid will get some major upgrades in West Texas to better ready the grid for data centers and oil and natural gas…
Mother demands answers after 14-year-old shocked by light pole at Houston park
A mother is demanding answers after her 14-year-old son was shocked by an energized light pole while playing at F.M. Law Park in southeast Houston Tuesday evening. Authorities say the…
Hershey’s chocolate products will shift back to classic recipes amid lower cocoa prices
Hershey’s move toward classic recipes follows lower cocoa prices and complaints from consumers.
Far-west Texas state park grows by 1,000 acres to protect bighorn sheep habitat
The furthest west state park in Texas is growing by more than 1,000 acres after a new land acquisition by the state parks and wildlife department.
Texas tribe to open new casino on southern reservation
A new casino is opening this summer on a reservation in South Texas.
Fort Bend County increasing patrols at mosques following San Diego shooting, Houston incident
In the wake of Monday’s deadly mosque shooting in San Diego and a recent incident in Houston, leaders and civil rights advocates gathered Thursday in Fort Bend County to condemn…
Houston weather: Flood watch remains for several counties through the weekend, more rounds of rain possible
Additional rounds of scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms are coming the next few days as deep Gulf moisture remains in place. Some storms could produce heavy rain and gusty…
Houston jewelry store owner, manager accused of selling counterfeit products
The owner and manager of Houston Jewelry Buyers were arrested and charged with trademark counterfeiting.
Hidden camera found in Rosenberg restroom leads to arrest
A 41-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after investigators allegedly uncovered a hidden camera inside the restroom of a commercial building containing several businesses.
Retired Houston couple battling CenterPoint over who should pay after power surge causes thousands in damage
A Houston couple says a power surge linked to CenterPoint Energy work in their neighborhood destroyed multiple appliances and electronics in their home, but the utility denied their damage claim,…
Houston renters urged to prepare now as hurricane season approaches
Houston emergency officials are urging renters to prepare for hurricane season before storms develop in the Gulf. Here’s what apartment residents should know about flood risks, evacuation zones, renter’s insurance…