Sen. Cruz and Rep. Allred boost campaigning efforts in Texas, focusing on issues like reproductive rights and voter turnout. The Senate race, among the most expensive this cycle, shows Cruz with a slight lead.

The article discusses the decline of monarch butterflies in Texas, highlighting the possible negative effects of human conservation efforts, such as captive-rearing and planting non-native milkweed.

The New York Jets beat the Houston Texans 21-13 with standout plays, including a remarkable one-handed touchdown catch by Jets' Garrett Wilson, leading to a comeback victory.

Two women were shot at a north Harris County Denny's and hospitalized, with the motive and suspect details still unknown. The incident is under investigation.

A motorcyclist died after being hit by a car and then run over by a semi-truck on the East Freeway near Kress Street, causing a major traffic shutdown.

Human remains found in Houston identified as Jason Flintroy, who died from a gunshot. Police seek leads and Crime Stoppers offers a way to anonymously share information.

WalletHub ranks Port Arthur, Texas, among the least desirable small cities to live in, citing low livability scores in safety, education, and quality of life, despite its industrial strengths.

The NTSB released preliminary details about the East End helicopter crash that killed the pilot and three passengers, including communication cut-offs and a collision with an unlit radio tower beacon.

A judge halted a lawsuit against Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway, allowing the continuation of cash prizes in swing states despite legal challenges.

A Harris County polling site closed due to unresolved power and water issues, with voters directed to alternative locations. County officials worked to inform affected voters and maintain voting access.

Brandon Alexander Munoz, 19, is charged with aggravated assault in a Houston shooting. The victim is in critical condition, and Munoz remains at large.

Houston braces for a rainy Halloween with showers expected through the weekend, possibly affecting trick-or-treaters and early voters, but cooler, drier air is forecast post-Election Day.

A fatal pedestrian accident occurred in Northwest Houston when a woman was hit by a Hyundai Santa Fe; the driver was not impaired and has been released. The incident is under investigation.