A FOX 26 contributor says AI helped flag more than 600 suspected misuses of Texas homestead exemptions. Local appraisal officials warn homeowners and explain how exemptions are filed and verified.

Police closed several blocks on Capitol Street after panes of glass fell from a downtown office building; no injuries were reported as crews secured the scene.

Fort Bend County declared a local public health emergency on June 16 after trap counts spiked and resident complaints surged; officials are preparing ground and aerial mosquito control.

A June 6 blaze damaged Angelo'z World Best Po'Boys, forcing a temporary closure and prompting a $24K crowdfunding push as NRG Stadium prepares for World Cup matches.

Edd Hargett, Texas A&M's 1960s quarterback, was selected for the 2026 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame; induction is set for Aug. 4 in Waco.

A visitor allegedly threatened to fetch a rifle inside Lone Star College–Tomball’s library, briefly triggering a campus-wide lockdown that was lifted after police found no weapon.

Houston police released surveillance images and Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips after an April 25 robbery on Northwest Freeway.

A rear‑tire blowout on a three‑wheeled motorcycle on I‑10 east of Vidor killed the driver and a passenger on Sunday, troopers said. Authorities say the bike was towing a small trailer.

Precinct 4 deputies arrested Kyle Richardson on Sunday after recovering stolen items near Total Automotive on FM 1960; officials say the quick response stopped a suspected theft spree.

Pearland crews knocked down four residential blazes during Monday storms; investigators suspect lightning but no injuries were reported.

Third Gen Coffee is building a 2,098 sq ft café at 32615 FM 2978 in Magnolia, with a Texas permit listing an early‑August finish. The local roaster will keep its Woodlands location open.

Districts and private schools are piloting AI for instruction and grading while state law provides broad guardrails but few classroom rules. Training, privacy and transparency are now front‑and‑center.

A man in his mid‑40s was fatally shot after an argument at a Katy house party; deputies say the shooter specifically targeted him. Investigators are asking for tips and video.