Illinois stuns Houston 65-55 in Sweet 16, faces Iowa in South Region Final
The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite Eight by stifling the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a 65-55 defensive victory during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite Eight by stifling the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a 65-55 defensive victory during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Texas metros make up 4 of top 10 in latest US census growth data
While the latest U.S. census data finds slow growth affecting large metros across the nation as a whole, four Texas areas were listed among the top 10 fastest-growing.
While the latest U.S. census data finds slow growth affecting large metros across the nation as a whole, four Texas areas were listed among the top 10 fastest-growing.
Texas hemp shop sues to block new 'Total THC' rules set for March 31
A Texas-based hemp retailer has filed a lawsuit in Travis County to block new state regulations scheduled to take effect March 31, 2026, that would effectively ban many currently legal hemp products.
A Texas-based hemp retailer has filed a lawsuit in Travis County to block new state regulations scheduled to take effect March 31, 2026, that would effectively ban many currently legal hemp products.
1990 'Lover's Lane' cold case: Suspect arrested, charged with capital murder
After almost 36 years, an arrest has been made and charges filed in connection to the 1990 “Lover's Lane" murders of a young man and woman in Houston.
After almost 36 years, an arrest has been made and charges filed in connection to the 1990 “Lover's Lane" murders of a young man and woman in Houston.
Texas Army reservist says wife detained after immigration check-in in Houston while asylum case was pending
A Texas Army reservist says his wife was detained after a routine immigration check-in and never came home. Her attorney says she had a pending asylum case and had been complying with requirements. She is now being held in a Houston detention facility as her legal team prepares for a hearing.
A Texas Army reservist says his wife was detained after a routine immigration check-in and never came home. Her attorney says she had a pending asylum case and had been complying with requirements. She is now being held in a Houston detention facility as her legal team prepares for a hearing.
4 Texas teams make it to Sweet 16 round of NCAA Tournament
Four Texas teams have advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA college basketball tournament.
Four Texas teams have advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA college basketball tournament.
ICE agents seen at Houston's Bush Airport
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents were seen at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday morning after the Trump administration announced a plan to send ICE agents to help at airports dealing with TSA staffing shortages.
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents were seen at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday morning after the Trump administration announced a plan to send ICE agents to help at airports dealing with TSA staffing shortages.
Suspected meteorite crashes into Houston woman's home amid citywide reports of 'boom'
Social media was buzzing with questions about a thunder-like noise shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. A woman says a potential piece of the answer may have been what crashed through her roof.
Social media was buzzing with questions about a thunder-like noise shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. A woman says a potential piece of the answer may have been what crashed through her roof.
NASA: Houston 'booms' caused by meteor; meteorites may be in the area
NASA now believes that a meteor was the cause of the loud “booms" heard across Houston on Saturday. They also say pieces of that meteor could still be in the area.
NASA now believes that a meteor was the cause of the loud “booms" heard across Houston on Saturday. They also say pieces of that meteor could still be in the area.
Houston César Chávez march canceled amid assault allegations
Chávez-related events have been canceled nationwide following a report accusing him of assaulting minors.
Chávez-related events have been canceled nationwide following a report accusing him of assaulting minors.
'That’s not self-driving': Lawsuit slams Tesla tech after Houston Cybertruck crash
A Houston woman is suing Tesla after her Cybertruck, using autopilot, crashed on the Eastex Freeway. The lawsuit slams Tesla’s "misleading" marketing and alleges critical safety tech failures.
A Houston woman is suing Tesla after her Cybertruck, using autopilot, crashed on the Eastex Freeway. The lawsuit slams Tesla’s "misleading" marketing and alleges critical safety tech failures.
Winning Houston Rodeo lamb auctioned for record $1 million
A 13-year-old girl made RODEOHOUSTON history with her million-dollar lamb at the rodeo's junior market auction.
A 13-year-old girl made RODEOHOUSTON history with her million-dollar lamb at the rodeo's junior market auction.
Houston gang members convicted for $300K jugging, ATM heists in Beaumont
Four members of a Houston-based street gang have been convicted for a high-speed string of "juggings" and ATM robberies across Texas that netted over $300,000 in cash.
Four members of a Houston-based street gang have been convicted for a high-speed string of "juggings" and ATM robberies across Texas that netted over $300,000 in cash.
Houston jet that crashed in Maine took off later than normal after de-icing: NTSB
According to a new report from the National Transportation Safety Board, a Houston jet that crashed in Maine in late January spent a longer time than normal on the runway after de-icing.
According to a new report from the National Transportation Safety Board, a Houston jet that crashed in Maine in late January spent a longer time than normal on the runway after de-icing.
Houston man gets 20 years for sex trafficking 13-year-old girl
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to federal prison after authorities say he lured a 13-year-old girl away from her family and forced her to engage in prostitution on Houston’s Bissonnet “track".
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to federal prison after authorities say he lured a 13-year-old girl away from her family and forced her to engage in prostitution on Houston’s Bissonnet “track".
Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years for $4M scam involving fraudulent marriage attempts
A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,
A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,
Texas ranks #2 in OnlyFans spending with nearly $250M spent in 2025
Texas residents spent nearly $250 million on OnlyFans in 2025, making the state the second-highest spender in the U.S. while revealing a sharp divide between "creator economies" like Houston and Dallas and high-deficit cities like San Antonio.
Texas residents spent nearly $250 million on OnlyFans in 2025, making the state the second-highest spender in the U.S. while revealing a sharp divide between "creator economies" like Houston and Dallas and high-deficit cities like San Antonio.
Bot Auto, Ryan Transportation to launch driverless truck route between Houston and Dallas in 2026
Houston-based startup Bot Auto is partnering with Ryan Transportation to launch fully driverless, overnight freight runs between Houston and Dallas starting in Spring 2026.
Houston-based startup Bot Auto is partnering with Ryan Transportation to launch fully driverless, overnight freight runs between Houston and Dallas starting in Spring 2026.
Texas sues Aid Access over mailing abortion pills to residents
Texas has filed a lawsuit against the international organization Aid Access, alleging the group is violating state law by mailing abortion-inducing pills to Texas residents.
Texas has filed a lawsuit against the international organization Aid Access, alleging the group is violating state law by mailing abortion-inducing pills to Texas residents.
Delta flight returns to Houston after passenger's 'unruly behavior'
A Delta flight had to return to Houston on Wednesday morning after a passenger exhibited “unruly behavior,” officials say.
A Delta flight had to return to Houston on Wednesday morning after a passenger exhibited “unruly behavior,” officials say.