The New World screwworm poses a multibillion-dollar threat to the state’s cattle industry. We’re keeping track of where these cases are reported.

A Galveston County jury has sentenced a Guatemalan man to 35 years in prison after finding him guilty of murdering his roommate and partner during a brutal stabbing in League City last year.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of an over-the-counter drug to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats as officials work to contain the parasite’s spread in Texas, New Mexico and other affected areas.

Investigators with several Galveston County law enforcement agencies are helping with a new search in the “Texas Killing Fields” in League City.

Authorities in Texas say a man who opened fire in a shooting that left one dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase.

More than two dozen Texas counties are in the process of mapping out where outdoor warning signs would be most effective during flash floods. The work is the result of the deadly 2025 Hill Country floods.

A popular frozen pizza snack sold at major retailers nationwide, including in Texas, has been recalled due to concerns it may contain metal fragments, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Hundreds gathered Thursday night at MacLean Park in Lake Jackson to honor 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr., the Texas State University freshman who was shot and killed by a Brazoria County Sheriff's deputy.

Texas is expanding a task force aimed at targeting repeat violent offenders, building on a program that launched in Houston and is now growing into other major cities across the state.

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame.

A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.

The Texas Attorney General's office has notified the Big 12 of potential legal action from Texas Tech. This follows a court order allowing quarterback Brendan Sorsby to regain NCAA eligibility despite gambling on sports.

Three Texas residents have admitted they violated the Clean Water Act, Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced.

Discover what's new in San Antonio this summer. Dee Dee Potete from Visit San Antonio shares the top attractions, theme parks, family-friendly activities, summer events, cultural experiences, and travel ideas for your next Texas getaway. Find out why San Antonio remains a favorite destination for Houston families and visitors from across the state.

Experts say not to panic. These are the signs to look for to protect your fur babies.

A crash involving multiple vehicles has caused all eastbound lanes of the Westpark Tollway to be shut down.

This bold performance combines dance, storytelling, and some of literature's most iconic works.

Houston will host seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Here's everything fans need to know about NRG Stadium, parking, Fan Fest, transportation, hotels and more.

Joshua Lahai, an 11-year-old who loved football and making TikToks, drowned at Surfside Beach while on a trip with his team, leaving his family devastated.

The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.

Pandemic disruptions put many children behind, but newly released end-of-course results show students making progress.

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to Houston this summer, CenterPoint Energy says it has spent more than a year preparing the region’s electric and natural gas infrastructure for the global event.

Texas’ charters continued growing this school year, but the pace slowed. Experts warn that the enrollment drop facing traditional school districts could also affect charters.

Reports of contaminated fuel damaging vehicles at Circle K gas stations in the Greater Houston area have now reached Baytown, while some affected customers are beginning to see reimbursements.

For Randy Bresnik, being selected to command NASA’s Artemis III mission is more than another trip to space.

A 18-year-old has been arrested and is charged with murder after a shooting at a home in the Remington Ranch subdivision in north Harris County left a 15-year-old dead Monday night.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are at the scene of a fatal shooting just outside the city limits of Houston in Northwest Harris County Tuesday.

A proposed data center in Angelina County will occupy more than 1,000 acres outside of Lufkin. The county judge says there's nothing he can do to stop it.

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office said it happened around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the county courthouse in Huntsville.

In this week’s episode, the TribCast team talks to Phillip Kaufman, head of Texas A&M’s entomology department, and Josh Winegarner from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association about the arrival of screwworm in Texas.

A heavy police presence was reported near a fast-food restaurant parking lot off I-45 in Conroe.

Jury convicts Texas teen of murder in fatal stabbing of 17-year-old athlete from rival team at a high school track meet.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that the organization misled fans about the location and quality of seats sold for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Texas summer heat can be dangerous, especially for visitors unfamiliar with the state's combination of high temperatures and humidity. As World Cup fans spend hours outdoors at matches, fan festivals, and other events, knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke could help prevent a medical emergency.

NASA will reveal the astronauts assigned to its Artemis III mission Tuesday during a major announcement at Houston’s Johnson Space Center, giving the public its first look at the crew selected for a pivotal step in the agency’s return-to-the-Moon program.

As Texas officials ramp up efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, many Texans are wondering whether the flesh-eating parasite could affect their families and pets.

A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder.

Governor Greg Abbott has elevated Texas’ response to the New World Screwworm threat to a Level 2 activation, directing the full use of state resources as officials work to contain the flesh-eating parasite.

A woman has been arrested, accused of selling a lethal dose of fentanyl to a man who died from an overdose in La Marque last year.

For years, some elderly residents near the 2800 block of 61st Street in Galveston have been forced into a dangerous choice: navigate a badly damaged sidewalk or walk in a 40 mph street.

A Houston-area midwife at the center of a landmark Texas abortion case has been reindicted on 22 counts, including new allegations that she violated the Medical Practice Act and caused financial harm to patients.

A 40-year-old man arrested on accusations of sexually assaulting multiple child victims in Polk County allegedly threatened to beat one of the victims and “kill everyone” if she told anyone, according to court documents.

The case in Andrews County included an infested dog. Another case included a goat in Gillespie County.

Local visiting District Court Judge made ruling Monday morning

An attorney who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial has endorsed Paxton's Democratic opponent in the U.S. Senate race.

An international football star and an American football star crossed paths in Aggieland over the weekend.

A teenager charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a competitor at a Texas track meet won't be testifying in his own defense.

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate the State Emergency Operations Center at Level II, or Escalated Response, as Texas intensifies efforts to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm.

Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation’s cattle industry.

Brazoria County commissioners are set to consider a resolution Tuesday that would establish the county’s official position that future data center developments should not move forward without safeguards protecting county resources and residents.

A Houston nanny suffered serious injuries after police say a stranger attacked her with a baseball bat while she was walking a two-year-old child in a stroller in Sugar Land. Investigators are searching for the suspect.

An investigation is underway after a crash along Beltway 8 leaves one dead and three injured Sunday afternoon, according to Pasadena Police Department.

Two Texas residents monitored for potential hantavirus exposure after traveling aboard a cruise ship have successfully completed their 42-day observation period with no signs of infection.

The 2026 Pride Houston 365 Parade was postponed Saturday due to the weather.

A Houston man pushed a wagon across Texas — generator, food, water and all — and passed out from the heat along the way. But he finished. And the kids in Katy are better for it.

Dozens of demonstrators filled the sidewalk in front of the Brazoria County Courthouse Friday, demanding accountability in the shooting death of 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr., a Texas State University student.

As temperatures continue to climb across Southeast Texas, some residents at the Pecan Village Apartments in Wharton say they have been living without power for days, forcing some seniors to sleep on cots inside the front office.

An investigation is underway after a couple was killed in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in Baytown on Friday afternoon, according to the Baytown Police Department.

A 32-year-old Texas City man was sentenced to federal prison for possessing and transferring an illegal machine gun, Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced Friday.

Corey Seager homered to end a career-worst 0-for-29 slump after being activated from the injured list.

For Texans planning to grow their family, where they live could have a major impact on pregnancy, childbirth costs and access to care.

The Alvin City Council unanimously approved a resolution Thursday opposing data center development within city limits until additional studies, impact analyses and regulatory reviews can be completed, according to council member Scott Salter.

Menefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.

NASA is moving forward with a major modernization effort at Johnson Space Center, awarding contracts to seven companies that will help upgrade aging facilities and infrastructure at the Houston campus that has served as the center of America’s human spaceflight program for more than six decades.

Texas DPS is investigating a fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash where a man who had been riding a bicycle was found dead in a ditch.

Some Republican Texas House members floated want to give more power to the attorney general to sue cities and issue financial penalties.

The name of the deputy involved in the shooting which led to the death of 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. in Lake Jackson has been released.

An investigation is underway after a shooting led to the death of a 16-year-old boy inside a home in The Woodlands Thursday morning, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

George Pickens isn’t with the Dallas Cowboys during the opening week of voluntary offseason practices, while coach Brian Schottenheimer says the receiver is “taking care of his business” and their communication has been good.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into a prominent energy drink company over concerns that it may be marketing its products to children and teenagers despite containing high levels of caffeine.

Federal officials have confirmed the presence of the New World screwworm in Texas, marking the first U.S. detection of the flesh-eating parasite in decades and raising concerns for livestock owners, pet owners, and wildlife experts across the state.

Texans are getting some welcome relief at the pump just as summer travel season kicks into high gear.

Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adolescents and young adults have used artificial intelligence chatbots for mental health advice, and most have never told anyone, according to a new study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics.

The Texas Education Agency has launched a new public dashboard that reveals the agency has received more than 13,000 reports of educator misconduct, giving parents and taxpayers an unprecedented look into investigations involving Texas school employees.

Advocates want a federal appeals court to allow them to fight for the Texas Dream Act. The law giving eligible undocumented students in-state tuition at colleges was blocked last year.

Lawyers have delivered opening statements in the trial of a former Texas high school athlete who is accused of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor from a rival team at a track meet.

An 81-year-old Conroe man described by friends as one of the nicest people you would ever meet was found shot to death in his home and investigators are now asking the public to help find his killer.

An illegal dump site behind an abandoned Pizza Hut in the 8000 block of Antoine Drive in Inwood has been growing for the past three to four months.

Over the past three seasons, Tomball has compiled an impressive 117-11 record while making three consecutive appearances in the UIL 6A State Championship game. Now, the Cougars are one win away from adding another title to their growing legacy.

As hurricane season begins, Texas is losing flood insurance coverage faster than any other state in the nation, raising concerns among flood experts and researchers in a state with a long history of devastating floods.

With Houston set to take center stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Texas officials are urging residents and visitors to download a free safety app that could help prevent crimes and potential threats before they happen.

When a hurricane threatens the Texas Gulf Coast, the question isn’t always if you should leave — it’s when, and by which route. The answer depends entirely on one thing: your evacuation zone.

Flights departing from Houston’s Hobby Airport are currently impacted by Wednesday’s weather.

Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe both hit three-run homers and Endy Rodríguez added a two-run shot to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros.

Paxton is banking on his recent lawsuits against tech and social media companies like Meta, WhatsApp and Discord to win a Senate seat, building on notable victories in years past.

A Cinco Ranch home is a total loss after firefighters say a lightning strike likely ignited an intense fire during a severe storm Tuesday night and three firefighters were treated for injuries while battling the blaze.

Surveillance video obtained exclusively by KPRC 2 News shows what happened moments before a Brazoria County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed an 18-year-old Texas State University student just after midnight Monday.

Investigators in Montgomery County are asking the public for assistance after a 81-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound inside a home Monday.

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is notifying the public that it is holding a full-scale safety exercise on Wednesday at Rowe Middle School and the Berry Center.

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — When many parents think about child trafficking, they often imagine it happening somewhere else. But child advocates warn that trafficking can occur in any community and frequently begins online, making prevention and awareness critical.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Tuesday that she will step down from her role as the state’s top elections and business filings official on July 17, ending a tenure that spanned more than three and a half years.

Nelson’s office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.

The report found that nearly 11% of Texas children under the age of 6 lacked health insurance in 2024 — a dramatic increase from 7.9% just two years earlier. Researchers say that jump translates to more than 73,000 additional uninsured children across the state.

Starting June 1, 2026, all newborns in Texas will be screened for an additional rare genetic disorder as part of the state’s newborn screening program.

California’s congressional primaries were a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year.

There are growing calls for accountability after a Brazoria County deputy shot and killed 18-year-old John Mendoza Jr. early Monday in his father’s garage.

Eight days after 11-year-old Joshua Lahai drowned at Surfside Beach, his death is fueling a growing push to rethink water safety along one of the Texas Gulf Coast’s most visited stretches of shoreline.

Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered Monday in downtown Conroe, prompting evacuations and multiple street closures near the Montgomery County Courthouse.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is drawing attention online after sharing an AI-generated image of himself wearing a San Antonio Spurs jersey and appearing to dunk a basketball over a player wearing a New York jersey.

Authorities say a man who barricaded himself inside an apartment in the Katy-area is dead after shooting himself during a standoff with SWAT. A woman was also found dead inside the apartment.