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Houston woman arrested after 25 migrants found in box truck

June 16, 2025 10:18am CDT

A Texas state trooper found 25 migrants hidden in a sweltering box truck in South Texas on Wednesday after a tip from a concerned citizen. The migrants were found after a minor traffic accident.

Texas energy providers, Gov. Abbott meet about hurricane preparedness

June 11, 2025 2:30pm CDT

Governor Greg Abbott met with Texas energy providers to make sure they are prepared for hurricane season.

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

June 6, 2025 10:27pm CDT

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

Jolanda Jones to run for Texas' 18th Congressional District

June 5, 2025 1:14pm CDT

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.

Suspect in 2020 Houston murder arrested near Austin

June 3, 2025 5:15pm CDT

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

Sex offender who escaped Austin psych hospital arrested in Houston

June 3, 2025 3:23pm CDT

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

3 Texas men arrested in Illinois bank 'jugging' scheme

June 1, 2025 1:03pm CDT

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.

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

May 30, 2025 5:13pm CDT

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

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

May 27, 2025 1:06pm CDT

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

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

May 22, 2025 4:45pm CDT

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

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

May 22, 2025 8:41am CDT

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

$7 million in fake Apple phone chargers seized in Houston

May 20, 2025 12:55pm CDT

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

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

May 19, 2025 1:43pm CDT

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

Hobby Airport flights delayed following power outage

May 18, 2025 3:14pm CDT

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

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

May 16, 2025 4:50pm CDT

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.

Houston man sues Whataburger after getting meal with onions

May 15, 2025 4:22pm CDT

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.

Bond reform: Victim advocates celebrate compromise on Texas constitutional amendment

May 13, 2025 7:25pm CDT

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.

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

May 13, 2025 6:02pm CDT

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.