Texas Governor Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of severe weather forecasts, including potential flooding and tornadoes, to ensure state readiness and safety.

Houston faces a week of severe thunderstorms post-Memorial Day, with varying chances of precipitation and potential for strong winds and heavy rain. Residents are urged to prepare and exercise caution during commutes.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Pearland and League City among the top places to live in the U.S. for 2025, focusing on quality of life and job market factors.

The Texas House unanimously passed "Trey’s Law," which prohibits nondisclosure agreements in sexual assault cases, responding to the tragic story of abuse survivor Trey Carlock.

The Texas House has approved dissolving the Texas Lottery Commission amid scrutiny and putting lottery and bingo under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, with a ban on online ticket sales.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Audrii's Law, mandating sex offender registration for child grooming, influenced by the murder of Audrii Cunningham and prior loopholes.

Man found asleep at the wheel on Timber Forest Drive arrested for DWI and illegal firearm possession after deputies use spikes and administer sobriety tests.

Phil Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" fame died at 79. His death was confirmed by his family, who noted he is now "with the Lord." The cause of death is private.

Houston police sergeant was injured and a suspect shot after a violent confrontation near the Galleria Mall. The incident involved a vehicle linked to a previous robbery and led to the sergeant being pinned by a car and the suspect being shot.

A former Texas Southern University official was sentenced to eight years in prison for felony theft and a separate charge involving sexual performance by a minor. He was also ordered to pay restitution.

Authorities in Harris County investigate a fatal apartment shooting and a separate incident where a man was shot by deputies following a disturbance call.

Alvin PD seeks Darryl Wayne Pressley for a violent home invasion and robbery of an elderly person; Pressley tied up the victim and stole cash. He remains at large.

Approaching weather in Houston includes a chance of showers and thunderstorms with possibilities of severe conditions, including strong winds and hail, as highlighted by the National Weather Service and CW39.