Space Center Houston remains open amid a government shutdown, though NASA furloughs 83% of its workforce. Essential operations, including ISS maintenance and the Artemis Program, continue.

Families are upset over changes to a high school spirit program, feeling that special needs students are being sidelined from football game traditions.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is scheduled to speak at a Texas Tech University event hosted by Turning Point USA on October 7, focusing on engaging young conservatives.

Ashley Baker was arrested for DWI after a traffic stop on Queenslake Drive, where deputies administered sobriety tests and obtained a blood warrant. Her bond and court details were pending.

An explosion at a Houston hotel construction site caused injuries and structural damage; emergency services are responding and investigating the incident.

Authorities seek to identify suspects in credit card theft and abuse, following a mailbox break-in and fraudulent purchase at Walmart. Images and details of the suspects and their vehicle were shared.

The U.S. government shutdown has begun, affecting Houston airports with TSA workers and air traffic controllers working unpaid. Despite slight delays, concerns grow over long-term impacts on air travel's financial and operational stability.

Search efforts resume in Edna, Texas for a girl missing since December 2022, with law enforcement and cadaver dogs focusing on specific areas based on new leads.

Fugitive Jamarcus Butler, facing multiple charges including attempted murder, was apprehended by law enforcement without incident.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott launches TxROP, a task force targeting violent repeat offenders in Houston, highlighting collaboration between state, local, and federal agencies to improve public safety.

An early morning police chase in Galveston ended in a fatal officer-involved shooting after the suspect fired at officers. No other injuries were reported. The Texas Rangers will investigate.

Angel Ortiz, 21, faces murder charges for fatally shooting a man after an alleged argument in Houston; he later confessed to the shooting, claiming it was an accident.

At least 22 bodies have been recovered from Houston bayous in a year, with most causes of death still undetermined, raising community concerns and leading local officials to urge caution.