A Houston oil-hauling business owner was charged with water pollution after investigators say used oil from his property entered storm drains and reached Buffalo Bayou.

A Beaumont man was sentenced to 40 years after investigators, including the FBI and Texas EquuSearch, recovered Kimberly Langwell’s remains from his property.

Houston's weather is shifting from fog to sun, with highs near 76°F before Christmas. A brief cool down is expected Friday, but warmer temperatures will return for the weekend, potentially setting near record highs for Christmas Day.

Houston police have launched a homicide probe in Greenspoint after a caller reportedly found a baby at the 300 block of West Greens Road. Officials have released few details.

Houston police seek an armed suspect for a November fast-food restaurant robbery. The male fled with cash, and a reward is offered for tips leading to his capture.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a complaint form to enforce the gender-specific public space rules under the Texas Women's Privacy Act (SB 8).

A viewer-recorded video shows rats crawling on cucumbers inside a Humble Walmart. Walmart says affected items were removed and Harris County inspection records are pending.

A permit shows Shipley Do‑Nut will build at 15623 S. Post Oak Rd; construction is scheduled May–November 2026 with a winter opening expected.

Residents at Magnolia Place say multiple elevators are down, leaving tenants who rely on walkers or oxygen to climb dozens of stairs. A city council member visited and is pressing management for repairs.

Juan F. Lopez of Hockley received the Carnegie Medal after tackling a shooter at a Pasadena high school band competition. His quick action helped stop further harm and earned national recognition.

SFA's 15-year master plan sketches new stadiums, labs and housing for Nacogdoches. Officials say projects will be phased and depend on funding.

A fatal motorcycle crash that occurred at 12699 Fondren Road in Houston, claiming a 23-year-old man's life, is under investigation by local authorities.

Attorney General Ken Paxton sues five TV manufacturers, including TCL and Hisense with ties to China, accusing them of using ACR technology to spy on viewers without consent.