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Five Houston mothers pressing Texas Governor to sign SB3 into law banning synthetic THC

The moms say their young adult children were left with mental issues and addiction woes.

June 6, 2025 10:27pm CDT

Jolanda Jones to run for Texas' 18th Congressional District

Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announces she is running for Texas' 18th Congressional District to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman Sylvester Turner.

June 5, 2025 1:14pm CDT

Suspect in 2020 Houston murder arrested near Austin

A suspect wanted for a fatal shooting in Houston has been arrested in Travis County.

June 3, 2025 5:15pm CDT

Sex offender who escaped Austin psych hospital arrested in Houston

A sex offender who escaped an Austin psychiatric hospital is back in custody, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office.

June 3, 2025 3:23pm CDT

3 Texas men arrested in Illinois bank 'jugging' scheme

Three Texas men have been arrested and charged in a bank “jugging” incident in Illinois, according to the Elmhurst Police Department. The men are from Dallas, Houston, and Windemere, which is just outside of Austin.

June 1, 2025 1:03pm CDT

DJ Daniel, Houston teen turned honorary U.S. agent, facing new tumors, White House says

During his battle with cancer, DJ Daniel has been sworn into the U.S. Secret Service and law enforcement agencies across the country.

May 30, 2025 5:13pm CDT

New Orleans prison escape: Two escapees captured in Huntsville, another captured in Baton Rouge

Two escapees remain on the loose after three were captured in the cities of Huntsville, Texas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday.

May 27, 2025 1:06pm CDT

Vape, tobacco product advertising banned near churches, schools in Texas

A bill limiting where tobacco and vape products can be advertised in Texas has been signed into law.

May 22, 2025 4:45pm CDT

Port of Galveston could have another banner year with new port, cruise lines

The Port of Galveston could break passenger records again this year with a new port and cruise offerings. Here's what's coming.

May 22, 2025 8:41am CDT

$7 million in fake Apple phone chargers seized in Houston

More than $7 million in counterfeit Apple phone chargers were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday.

May 20, 2025 12:55pm CDT

Houston Rep. Al Green files articles of impeachment against Pres. Trump: 'No Pres. is above the law'

Houston Congressman Al Green filed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump last week.

May 19, 2025 1:43pm CDT

Hobby Airport flights delayed following power outage

Power has been restored following an outage at Hobby Airport's control tower.

May 18, 2025 3:14pm CDT

Fort Worth children's hospital's colorful display challenges insurance-axing bill

125 colorful cardboard kids outside a Fort Worth children's hospital represent thousands of young patients who stand to have their insurance cut by proposed Texas legislation.

May 16, 2025 4:50pm CDT

Houston man sues Whataburger after getting meal with onions

A Houston man has sued Whataburger after he allegedly had an allergic reaction. He claims he received onions on his meal after he asked for no onions.

May 15, 2025 4:22pm CDT

Bond reform: Victim advocates celebrate compromise on Texas constitutional amendment

Victim advocates at the center of the fight for tougher bail restrictions are cautiously celebrating a compromise measure poised to pass the House with the 100 votes necessary to place it before voters on the statewide ballot.

May 13, 2025 7:25pm CDT

Final suspect pleads guilty in scheme to sell thousands of fake Texas car tags

An undocumented immigrant in Houston is the final suspect to be convicted in a nationwide scheme to sell fake Texas paper vehicle tags, officials say.

May 13, 2025 6:02pm CDT

Towed vehicle seen swinging across lanes on I-610 Loop freeway: video

Video shows an improperly towed vehicle swinging across multiple lanes on 610 Freeway in northwest Houston.

May 13, 2025 2:14pm CDT

Southeast Houston: 16 shot, 18-year-old killed at family gathering, police say

Houston Police say 16 people were shot, and one person has died in a shooting at a family gathering in the Mayfair area.

May 4, 2025 7:16pm CDT

Southwest Airlines flight returns to Houston; passengers exit on taxiway

A Southwest Airlines flight from Houston to Mexico experienced a reported engine issue and turned back to Hobby Airport.

April 17, 2025 12:46pm CDT

U.S. Dept. of Transportation pulls $63.9M grant meant for Dallas-Houston rail line

The U.S. Department of Transportation called the proposed rail line that would get passengers from Dallas to Houston in less than 90 minutes a "risky venture."

April 14, 2025 5:20pm CDT