WATCH: Houston tornado forces firefighters to hunker in resident's garage

Several Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in a home garage after high winds moved through a Houston-area neighborhood on Monday afternoon.

How much you need to make to live comfortably in Texas' biggest cities

If you've felt the pinch lately when paying rent, buying groceries, or filling up your gas tank, you're not alone. After years of high inflation, the cost of just living comfortably in America has skyrocketed.

Texas State Park holiday events 2025: Lights, trails, and fun activities

Texas State Parks are hosting a variety of holiday-themed events across the state during November and December, inviting visitors to enjoy festive activities from watercolor painting to kayak tours.

Family wins $13M verdict after Houston police vehicle crash kills 75-year-old man

A Harris County jury held the City of Houston responsible for the death of Charles Payne in a 2021 crash involving a police car, awarding his family $13 million.

5 hospitalized after American Airlines flight diverted to Houston

An American Airlines flight from Orlando to Phoenix was diverted to Houston after an unspecified odor was reported on board.

This Texas mall ranks among longest mall walks in America

Houston's Galleria mall was ranked the third most walkable mall in the U.S. with 4.24 miles of walking distance, turning holiday shopping into a significant workout.

Waymo to bring AI taxi service to 3 new Texas cities

Waymo has announced five new cities for their autonomous driving service, three of which are in Texas.

FAA flight restrictions end on Monday, easing travel chaos at Texas airports

The FAA is lifting its nationwide flight-reduction order on Monday, ending over a week of major delays and cancellations at North Texas and other U.S. airports caused by air traffic control staffing shortages due to the recent government shutdown.

3 Texas cities earn spots on World’s Best Cities 2026 list

3 Texas cities have been recognized in the World’s Best Cities 2026 rankings for their strong economy, business presence, and high quality of life.

Children At Risk's Texas school rankings 2024–25: Best schools and top-performing districts revealed

Children At Risk’s 2024–25 Texas School Rankings highlight statewide academic gains, recognize top-performing and high-poverty “Gold Ribbon" campuses, and reveal significant improvement across the region despite years of stagnant school funding.

Juvenile runaways allegedly brought from Dallas to Houston; suspect arrested

Harris County constable deputies arrested a suspect accused of driving to Dallas to pick up juvenile runaways and bringing them to Houston.

ICE Houston makes over 1,500 arrests during 10-day operation

ICE Houston has announced they've made over 1,500 arrests during a 10-day operation in Southeast Texas, according to a news release.

Man found on fire, hanging from rope under I-610 freeway; HPD investigating

A man was found hanging from a rope while on fire underneath I-610 North Loop East, officials say. Houston police are investigating the death as a homicide.

Community rallies as judge hears case for ICE release of Marwan Marouf

Marwan Marouf, a North Texas Islamic community leader detained a month ago for a visa overstay, is currently fighting for his release on bond in Houston immigration court while facing new terror-related civil complaints from the Department of Homeland Security.