A study from Aarhus University suggests feral hogs in Texas may not be more harmful to plant life than native species, challenging the belief that they are an ecological disaster.

Benjamin Thompson, known as Madd Hatta, will headline the afternoon drive on Houston's Majic 102.1, taking over from the retiring Funky Larry Jones on February 12.

A man, Jason Bishop, was arrested at a Hampton Inn for an outstanding warrant related to a previous hoax bomb incident after refusing to leave the hotel.

A mother and her toddler perished in a house fire in Greater Northside, Houston, despite her saving her two elder children. The blaze was too intense for immediate firefighter entry. An investigation is underway.

The National Weather Service forecasts pleasant weather in Houston with sunny skies and mild temperatures, reaching highs in the 60s, and a chance of showers by the weekend.

A convicted felon named Scott Witt was arrested in Harris County for attempting to fraudulently withdraw funds using a fake Arkansas driver's license at a Texas bank.

George Fillman, 56, was arrested for his third DWI after causing an accident in Harris County; he failed sobriety tests and is held on a $20,000 bond.

Franklin Benard was arrested for unlawful possession of a weapon during a traffic stop by Harris County deputies. He was also carrying marijuana and was on felony probation for assault.

Deputies arrested Tresvant Threadgill for a vehicle burglary at a Dollar General. A witness led police to him hiding in the store, resulting in his capture and charges.

Senator Ted Cruz proposes a bill amendment for expedited airport screenings and security escorts for Congress members and other officials, citing threats but facing criticism over evasion of public accountability.

Deputies mistakenly shot a woman in her home while responding to a reported burglary at her apartment complex.

A man with two active warrants was arrested after a suspicious person report and short pursuit in the Northwest Freeway area, with charges including "Terroristic Threat Against a Police Officer" and "Failure to Identify."

An off-duty deputy fired at a suspected car thief at a Houston auto shop. The suspect fled and remains unidentified; no injuries were reported. The shooting is under investigation, and the deputy is expected to be on leave as per standard protocol.