Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home

After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.

Texas drought numbers improve with even more rain on the way

Texas has been experiencing a major drought for the past couple of years, but an active weather pattern has resulted in marked improvement in the state’s dryness.

Harris County prosecutors seek gag order in Lee Gilley capital murder case

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is requesting a gag order in the capital murder case against Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of strangling his pregnant wife.

Measles case reported in Travis County; first for 2026

An unvaccinated man exposed to measles while traveling internationally is at the center of Travis County's first case of 2026, health officials say.

Texas youth camps reach agreement to relax fiber optic requirements

An agreement has been reached that will allow youth summer camps in Texas to operate this year despite not meeting all new safety requirements.

Court reinstates pause on Texas THC ban for another week

Lawyers for the state filed an appeal Tuesday against last week's ruling that extended the pause on the smokable hemp ban.

Texas man saves teenager’s prom night with a quick lesson in tying a necktie

A moment of pre-prom panic turned into a heartwarming display of community spirit Thursday after a Plano man stepped in to help a teenager struggling with his necktie.

Paxton investigating school districts for Ten Commandments posting compliance

In a statement Thursday, Paxton said he was requiring more than two dozen schools to “produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies regarding SB 10."

Dr Pepper Museum to unveil world's largest Dr Pepper bottle at 35 anniversary 'birthday bash'

The Dr Pepper Museum is preparing to toast its 35th anniversary with a campus-wide "Birthday Bash" on Saturday, May 9, featuring the unveiling of the world’s largest Dr Pepper bottle.

Health officials track 2 Texas residents exposed to rare hantavirus on MV Hondius cruise ship

Two Texas residents are among the passengers who traveled aboard the MV Hondius, a luxury cruise ship currently struggling with a rare and deadly outbreak of the Andes hantavirus in the Atlantic Ocean, state health officials confirmed Thursday.

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.

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.

Gas prices soar in Central Texas amid tensions in Iran

The conflict in Iran is sending fuel costs soaring as tensions continue to threaten the global oil supply, and drivers across Central Texas are feeling the impact.

11 arrested, including 4 Fort Hood soldiers, in Central Texas child sex sting

11 men, including four active-duty military members, were arrested in a Central Texas law enforcement sting for attempting to solicit sex from minors online.