Canadian man gets 33 years for online sextortion targeting American children
A Canadian man has been sentenced to 33 years in U.S. federal prison for a yearlong online sextortion scheme that targeted at least 145 American children.
A Canadian man has been sentenced to 33 years in U.S. federal prison for a yearlong online sextortion scheme that targeted at least 145 American children.
Texas could see its first big Saharan dust plume of the season this week
The first big plume of Saharan dust is set to arrive in Texas later this week.
The first big plume of Saharan dust is set to arrive in Texas later this week.
Texas Pride events 2026: Parades, festivals and more happening this June
Pride Month is celebrated each June.
Pride Month is celebrated each June.
Hurricane season starts today: Here’s what Texas should know
Hurricane season has officially started, and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a landfalling storm in Texas.
Hurricane season has officially started, and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a landfalling storm in Texas.
Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport added as entry location for select passengers amid Ebola outbreak
The U.S. State Department has announced that Bush Intercontinental Airport has been added as an entry airport for select passengers amid the Ebola outbreak.
The U.S. State Department has announced that Bush Intercontinental Airport has been added as an entry airport for select passengers amid the Ebola outbreak.
Official 2026 hurricane forecast released with Atlantic season just days away
NOAA has released its official hurricane forecast for 2026, with the start of the Atlantic season 10 days away.
NOAA has released its official hurricane forecast for 2026, with the start of the Atlantic season 10 days away.
Former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery charged for allegedly leaving scene of Houston crash
Jennifer Lowery, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Houston.
Jennifer Lowery, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Houston.
Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa favors returning billions in state 'Rainy Day Fund' to Texans
Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa believes the path to defeating incumbent Governor Greg Abbott runs right through millions of Texas households struggling mightily to make ends meet on a monthly and sometimes daily basis.
Democrat for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa believes the path to defeating incumbent Governor Greg Abbott runs right through millions of Texas households struggling mightily to make ends meet on a monthly and sometimes daily basis.
Tren de Aragua gang leader extradited to Texas on federal terrorism, drug charges
A high-ranking leader of the Tren de Aragua gang has been extradited to Texas to face federal terrorism and drug trafficking charges as the U.S. intensifies its crackdown on the transnational criminal organization.
A high-ranking leader of the Tren de Aragua gang has been extradited to Texas to face federal terrorism and drug trafficking charges as the U.S. intensifies its crackdown on the transnational criminal organization.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Houston flight searches and hotel prices surge, report says
Houston is seeing a massive surge in travel demand and hotel pricing as flight searches jump 60% ahead of the city hosting seven matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Houston is seeing a massive surge in travel demand and hotel pricing as flight searches jump 60% ahead of the city hosting seven matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Houston resident admits to Nigerian email scam used to funnel nearly $1M in stolen funds
A 34-year-old Nigerian national living in Houston pleaded guilty Tuesday to operating an illegal money-transmitting business that funneled proceeds from a sophisticated international email scam.
A 34-year-old Nigerian national living in Houston pleaded guilty Tuesday to operating an illegal money-transmitting business that funneled proceeds from a sophisticated international email scam.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Netherlands’ famous orange double-decker bus lands in Galveston
The Dutch national team's iconic orange double-decker bus has arrived in Galveston, Texas, to lead thousands of fans in traditional "Oranje" marches throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Dutch national team's iconic orange double-decker bus has arrived in Galveston, Texas, to lead thousands of fans in traditional "Oranje" marches throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Spirit Airlines closure cost nearly 1,000 Texans their jobs
Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
2 Texas cities in top 10 for most mosquito-infested hubs
Several Texas metropolitan areas remain among the most mosquito-infested hubs in the country, according to an annual report released Monday.
Several Texas metropolitan areas remain among the most mosquito-infested hubs in the country, according to an annual report released Monday.
Texas' economic forecast weakens as international hotel bookings lag ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.
Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.
Texas gas prices rise as national average spikes again
Texas prices for a gallon of gas are trending up again as oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, according to AAA.
Texas prices for a gallon of gas are trending up again as oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, according to AAA.
Houston rep's first US bill targets Abbott's 'weaponization' of vacant seat: 'We had no voice'
As his first act as the U.S. representative for part of the Houston area, Christian D. Menefee has filed a bill to force state governors to fill vacant House seats within a reasonable time frame.
As his first act as the U.S. representative for part of the Houston area, Christian D. Menefee has filed a bill to force state governors to fill vacant House seats within a reasonable time frame.
Houston business owner gets prison time over $1.6M in unpaid taxes
A Houston business owner and former CPA has been sentenced to prison for failing to pay over $1.6 million in taxes withheld from his employees' wages.
A Houston business owner and former CPA has been sentenced to prison for failing to pay over $1.6 million in taxes withheld from his employees' wages.
Paxton accuses Houston-area business of running birth tourism scheme
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing a Houston-area business of running a “birth-tourism” operation, coaching clients through visa scrutiny and falsely advertising medical and nursing services.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing a Houston-area business of running a “birth-tourism” operation, coaching clients through visa scrutiny and falsely advertising medical and nursing services.
More alligator sightings in Houston area during mating season
It’s alligator mating season, which means there have been more gator sightings across the Houston area. Wildlife experts say this is a normal, seasonal pattern, but it also means residents should be cautious when spending time outdoors near water.
It’s alligator mating season, which means there have been more gator sightings across the Houston area. Wildlife experts say this is a normal, seasonal pattern, but it also means residents should be cautious when spending time outdoors near water.