‘I’ll forever be thankful’: Longtime basketball referee saved from heart attack returns to Fulshear High School
Read full article: ‘I’ll forever be thankful’: Longtime basketball referee saved from heart attack returns to Fulshear High SchoolInside the Fulshear High School gym on Tuesday morning, Al Burgess was back on campus.
Disabled Conroe man alleges police encounter turned violent as key records remain redacted
Read full article: Disabled Conroe man alleges police encounter turned violent as key records remain redactedA Conroe man who says he is disabled and battling cancer claims an encounter with police while panhandling last month turned violent, leaving him with serious injuries.
Texas teachers’ union sues TEA over investigations into educators’ speech after Charlie Kirk assassination
Read full article: Texas teachers’ union sues TEA over investigations into educators’ speech after Charlie Kirk assassinationTexas American Federation of Teachers filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Texas Education Agency and its commissioner, Mike Morath, alleging the state unlawfully investigated educators for protected speech following the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah in Sept. 2025.
DATA: Texas has the highest NIL transfer portal budget in 2026, with A&M and Tech also ranking highly
Read full article: DATA: Texas has the highest NIL transfer portal budget in 2026, with A&M and Tech also ranking highlyAccording to an analysis by SportsCasting, the Texas Longhorns lead the nation in estimated available Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) spending for transfer portal acquisitions, with a projected $23 million budget — the highest of any squad in the country.
Medical license temporarily suspended for Sugar Land plastic surgeon accused of performing surgery while intoxicated
Read full article: Medical license temporarily suspended for Sugar Land plastic surgeon accused of performing surgery while intoxicatedA Sugar Land plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentence
Read full article: Texas serial killer William Reece continues fighting his Oklahoma death sentenceTexas serial killer William Lewis Reece has been transferred back to Oklahoma as he continues appealing his 2021 death sentence, with state appeals denied in 2025 and a direct appeal now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Reece, linked by DNA to multiple kidnappings and murders in Texas and Oklahoma in 1997, is serving life sentences in Texas for three murders while Oklahoma officials say an execution date will not be sought until all appeals are exhausted.
AG Ken Paxton says Samsung halted from ‘spying’ on Texans through Smart TVs
Read full article: AG Ken Paxton says Samsung halted from ‘spying’ on Texans through Smart TVsAttorney General Ken Paxton announced the state has stopped Samsung’s use of technology that allowed it to spy on Texans in their own homes, according to a release.
Texas teachers union sues state education agency for investigating social media posts about Charlie Kirk
Read full article: Texas teachers union sues state education agency for investigating social media posts about Charlie KirkThe Texas Education Agency received hundreds of complaints about educators’ online reactions to the conservative activist’s death.
Houston energy leaders watching Venezuela developments closely as questions swirl about jobs
Read full article: Houston energy leaders watching Venezuela developments closely as questions swirl about jobsIndustry leaders say what happens overseas can influence hiring decisions at home, even if changes don’t come quickly.
Opening statements begin in criminal trial against ex-Uvalde officer accused of not protecting during 2022 shooting
Read full article: Opening statements begin in criminal trial against ex-Uvalde officer accused of not protecting during 2022 shootingOpening statements are set to begin today in the first criminal trial connected to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, a case that could include emotional testimony from families of the victims.
Uvalde schools officer did nothing until it was too late during shooting, prosecutor says
Read full article: Uvalde schools officer did nothing until it was too late during shooting, prosecutor saysA Texas prosecutor says a school police officer made no attempt to distract or stop the gunman during the school shooting in Uvalde in 2022.
Mother claims ‘self-defense’ after shooting man while trying to protect her teenage son during fight in N. Harris Co.
Read full article: Mother claims ‘self-defense’ after shooting man while trying to protect her teenage son during fight in N. Harris Co.Authorities say a male juvenile has been shot by the mother of another juvenile after a group was involved in a fight outside an apartment complex Monday evening.
Galveston County teenager accused of killing grandmother pleads guilty before trial begins
Read full article: Galveston County teenager accused of killing grandmother pleads guilty before trial beginsJury selection for the trial of Tara King was scheduled to begin Monday, however, King pleaded guilty to a capital murder charge before the trial began.
Texas residents warned about mystery seed packages arriving from China
Read full article: Texas residents warned about mystery seed packages arriving from ChinaMysterious seed packages from China are showing up in Texas homes. Officials warn they could threaten farms and gardens. If you get one, don’t open it—keep it sealed and call the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Possible murder under investigation after man found dead in Liverpool home, another taken into custody
Read full article: Possible murder under investigation after man found dead in Liverpool home, another taken into custodyPossible murder charges will be filed after a man was found dead inside a home in Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office.
From school vouchers to flood warning systems, these are the Texas developments to watch in 2026
Read full article: From school vouchers to flood warning systems, these are the Texas developments to watch in 2026Several court hearings and policies affecting education, health and more will roll out in the new year.
Jury seated in trial for ex-officer accused in police response to Uvalde school shooting
Read full article: Jury seated in trial for ex-officer accused in police response to Uvalde school shootingA Texas judge has seated a jury in the trial of a former school police officer who was part of the hesitant law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting in 2022.
Silver Alert issued for missing 67-year-old woman last seen at Spring hotel
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for missing 67-year-old woman last seen at Spring hotelLynette Warren, 67, was last seen around 1:15 p.m. Saturday at a Hilton Garden Inn in Spring, located at 23535 Northgate Crossing Boulevard.
Trial to begin for police officer charged in delayed response to Uvalde school shooting
Read full article: Trial to begin for police officer charged in delayed response to Uvalde school shootingOne of the first officers on the scene at the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is about to stand trial.
Witnesses confront man accused of posing as ICE agent in Galveston
Read full article: Witnesses confront man accused of posing as ICE agent in GalvestonPolice arrested 44-year-old Joshua Warner on December 22, charging him with two counts of impersonating an officer. Investigators now believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Good Samaritan in kayak rescues infant, driver after crash into Dickinson Bayou
Read full article: Good Samaritan in kayak rescues infant, driver after crash into Dickinson BayouThe Dickinson Police Department is thanking an anonymous Good Samaritan for rescuing an infant and the driver of a vehicle which crashed into Dickinson Bayou.
Galveston man accused of posing as ICE agent; police seek victims who may have been illegally detained
Read full article: Galveston man accused of posing as ICE agent; police seek victims who may have been illegally detainedJoshua Warner was taken into custody on two warrants for impersonating a public servant on December 22, 2025. His bond was set at $500,000.
Have you seen Archie? Emu on the loose in Willis area
Read full article: Have you seen Archie? Emu on the loose in Willis areaA special needs animal sanctuary in Willis desperately needs the public’s help in locating a missing emu named Archie, who fled the property after being spooked by neighborhood dogs on New Year’s Eve.
More campus games? Big 12 commish says 'everything is on the table' when it comes to playoff reboot
Read full article: More campus games? Big 12 commish says 'everything is on the table' when it comes to playoff rebootWhile fans trickled into the Orange Bowl stadium where tickets were going for as little as $39, the commissioner of the Big 12 said “everything is on the table” when it comes to rebooting the College Football Playoff, including potentially moving another round of games onto campus.
Channelview chemical spill lawsuit alleges safety failures by BWC Terminals
Read full article: Channelview chemical spill lawsuit alleges safety failures by BWC TerminalsTankerman sues BWC Terminals after Dec. 27 sulfuric acid release in Channelview, alleging no warnings and improper containment; lawsuit is pending.
Another bye bites the dust as defending champ Ohio State falls to Miami in CFP quarterfinals
Read full article: Another bye bites the dust as defending champ Ohio State falls to Miami in CFP quarterfinalsThese Ohio State Buckeyes won’t win the first back-to-back national championships in school history and the College Football Playoff still doesn’t have a winner from teams with the first-round byes.
2 Harris County Pct. 4 deputies hurt after being struck by suspected drunk driver fleeing law enforcement
Read full article: 2 Harris County Pct. 4 deputies hurt after being struck by suspected drunk driver fleeing law enforcementDuring the pursuit, two deputies were struck by the suspect. The suspect then rammed into another patrol vehicle in the 21600 block of Dawn Timbers Court.
19-year-old booked into jail after Huntsville police officer severely injured in crash with stolen vehicle
Read full article: 19-year-old booked into jail after Huntsville police officer severely injured in crash with stolen vehicleA 19-year-old suspect who authorities say severely injured a Huntsville police officer after crashing into his patrol car while driving a stolen vehicle has been booked into jail.
New year, no answers after Harris County hit-and-run death
Read full article: New year, no answers after Harris County hit-and-run deathA northwest Harris County father is entering the new year hoping for answers after his only son was killed in a multi-vehicle hit-and-run — even as he knows no explanation will ease the loss.
Body found in San Antonio belongs to missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, authorities say
Read full article: Body found in San Antonio belongs to missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, authorities sayAuthorities confirm a body found Tuesday afternoon during a search is 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, according to KSAT.
Court docs: Conroe Judge rearrested after violating probation, testing positive for alcohol in 2018
Read full article: Court docs: Conroe Judge rearrested after violating probation, testing positive for alcohol in 2018Court documents reveal the Conroe Judge was arrested a second time during his probation in 2018.
Laser strike hits cockpit of DPS helicopter during manhunt in Harris County; suspect arrested
Read full article: Laser strike hits cockpit of DPS helicopter during manhunt in Harris County; suspect arrestedPilots aboard a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter experienced a laser strike to the cockpit while assisting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office during a manhunt.
‘He’s sure to endure’: Huntsville police officer severely injured after being hit by stolen vehicle continues recovery
Read full article: ‘He’s sure to endure’: Huntsville police officer severely injured after being hit by stolen vehicle continues recoveryOfficer Sean Brinson expected to move to in-patient facility soon for rehab.
Cypress neighbors frustrated by feral cats as county program aims for long-term solution
Read full article: Cypress neighbors frustrated by feral cats as county program aims for long-term solutionNeighbors in the Lone Oak community say a growing number of feral cats is affecting daily life, leaving behind dug-up landscaping, bird remains and what they describe as widespread cat feces throughout the neighborhood.
Texas to receive $281 million in federal funds for rural health care
Read full article: Texas to receive $281 million in federal funds for rural health careTexas will get the biggest portion of the first rollout of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in tandem with legislation slashing Medicaid funding.
Suspect arrested after deputies bust alleged rooster fighting ring in Crosby
Read full article: Suspect arrested after deputies bust alleged rooster fighting ring in CrosbyHarris County deputies raided an alleged Crosby animal‑fighting ring, finding about 300 live roosters and 50 dead; several people detained and possible charges pending.
Suspect arrested after kidnapping teen girl at knifepoint, MCSO says
Read full article: Suspect arrested after kidnapping teen girl at knifepoint, MCSO saysMan from Porter arrested Christmas Day for allegedly kidnapping a 15-year-old; charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency, held without bond.
Family searching for solutions after feral cats swarm Atascocita South neighborhood
Read full article: Family searching for solutions after feral cats swarm Atascocita South neighborhoodA neighborhood cat colony of up to 30 felines forces an Atascocita South family to abandon holiday plans, as residents and local authorities struggle to control the growing problem.
‘Sadly beautiful’: Angleton woman honors drunk driving victims with Christmas Trees of Angels
Read full article: ‘Sadly beautiful’: Angleton woman honors drunk driving victims with Christmas Trees of AngelsAn Angleton woman is using Christmas trees covered in angel ornaments to honor lives lost to drunk driving.
‘Deputy Sanford Claus’ gives gifts to kids who might not have Christmas in Galveston County
Read full article: ‘Deputy Sanford Claus’ gives gifts to kids who might not have Christmas in Galveston CountyFor many families in the Houston area, it’s hard enough to pay the bills, let along put presents under the Christmas tree.
27-year-old woman charged in fatal wrong-way crash that killed 3 on Grand Parkway
Read full article: 27-year-old woman charged in fatal wrong-way crash that killed 3 on Grand ParkwayAuthorities in Fort Bend County have charged a 27-year-old woman in a fatal wrong-way crash that killed three people on the Grand Parkway over the weekend.
’Twas The Night Before Christmas as $1.7B Powerball dreams grow in Houston
Read full article: ’Twas The Night Before Christmas as $1.7B Powerball dreams grow in HoustonOn Christmas Eve, as homes across Houston glow with holiday lights, many Houstonians are chasing a different kind of sparkle: a Powerball jackpot worth $1.7 billion.
College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership
Read full article: College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewershipThe College Football Playoff's first round averaged 9.9 million viewers across multiple networks, marking a 7% drop from last year.
Texas comptroller GOP primary attracts big money from donors with business before the agency
Read full article: Texas comptroller GOP primary attracts big money from donors with business before the agencyOne candidate received about $1 million within an eight-day span from the head of a Dallas tax firm — and 72 of his employees — that helps corporations secure tax breaks under comptroller-run programs.
Mother charged a year after baby found unresponsive in bathtub dies in NE Harris County
Read full article: Mother charged a year after baby found unresponsive in bathtub dies in NE Harris CountyA year after a 1-year-old girl died after being found unresponsive in a bathtub in northeast Harris County, the child’s mother has been charged.
After the crash: Photos show crews searching through wreckage of downed Mexican Navy aircraft in Galveston
Read full article: After the crash: Photos show crews searching through wreckage of downed Mexican Navy aircraft in GalvestonA day after a fatal plane crash involving a Mexican Navy aircraft on a medical support mission in Galveston, crews were out at the wreckage searching for one person still missing.
Texas National Guard’s deployment in Illinois blocked by U.S. Supreme Court
Read full article: Texas National Guard’s deployment in Illinois blocked by U.S. Supreme CourtAround 200 Texas National Guard troops were deployed to the Chicago area in early October, despite opposition from local and state governments in Illinois.
Authorities seek suspect in fatal W. Harris County hit-and-run
Read full article: Authorities seek suspect in fatal W. Harris County hit-and-runThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for a fatal hit-and-run in November that took the life of a 34-year-old man.
Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leave
Read full article: Survey reveals leadership concerns inside Humble Police Department following chief’s unpaid leaveA newly obtained internal survey sheds light on the concerns that led the City of Humble to take action against Police Chief Dan Zientek.
Paxton fires back at CAIR lawsuit over Texas terrorist designation
Read full article: Paxton fires back at CAIR lawsuit over Texas terrorist designationTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), arguing the group’s legal challenge over being labeled a terrorist organization is built on speculation and political disagreement, not law.
FIEL asks for public’s help in search for missing Houston visitor Sydney Marquez
Read full article: FIEL asks for public’s help in search for missing Houston visitor Sydney MarquezImmigrant rights advocacy group FIEL has joined an El Paso family’s search for 24-year-old Sydney Marquez, who disappeared more than a month ago while visiting friends in southwest Houston.
Six dead and a family left reeling after Mexican Navy medical fight crashes in Texas
Read full article: Six dead and a family left reeling after Mexican Navy medical fight crashes in TexasMexico's president says air traffic controllers lost communication for 10 minutes with a small Mexican Navy plane on a medical mission before it crashed off the Texas coast.
Houston plastic surgeon indicted, accused of performing surgery while intoxicated
Read full article: Houston plastic surgeon indicted, accused of performing surgery while intoxicatedA Houston plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
Stafford woman arrested for husband’s murder on 22nd anniversary of his death
Read full article: Stafford woman arrested for husband’s murder on 22nd anniversary of his deathTwenty-two years later, a woman has been arrested for the death of her husband that occurred in 2003, according to the Stafford Police Department.
Camp Mystic's reopening plans in Texas has drawn outrage, but some families want to return
Read full article: Camp Mystic's reopening plans in Texas has drawn outrage, but some families want to returnNearly six months after a roaring flood killed 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in central Texas, the 100-year-old camp will begin enrolling new campers in January.
‘It’s not safe’: Retired airline captain says fog in Galveston should have stopped Mexican Navy aircraft landing attempt
Read full article: ‘It’s not safe’: Retired airline captain says fog in Galveston should have stopped Mexican Navy aircraft landing attemptA retired airline captain is sharing his thoughts after a Mexican Navy aircraft carrying a burn patient crashed in Galveston Bay Monday.
At least 5 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas
Read full article: At least 5 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in TexasOfficials say a small Mexican Navy plane transporting a young medical patient along with seven others has crashed near Galveston.
Woman arrested, charged in connection with murder of husband, 22 years after his death in Stafford
Read full article: Woman arrested, charged in connection with murder of husband, 22 years after his death in Stafford22 years after a man was killed in Stafford, his wife has been arrested and charged with his murder.
Conservation groups buy more than 3,000 acres on Texas coast for whooping crane habitat
Read full article: Conservation groups buy more than 3,000 acres on Texas coast for whooping crane habitatOnce on the brink of extinction, the birds have expanded beyond the protected lands set aside for them in the 1970s.
6 years after warnings, deadly wrong-way crash on Grand Parkway leaves 3-Year-Old as sole survivor
Read full article: 6 years after warnings, deadly wrong-way crash on Grand Parkway leaves 3-Year-Old as sole survivorSix years after KPRC 2 Investigates first raised concerns about deadly dangers along the Grand Parkway, those warnings are resurfacing following a tragic wrong-way crash that left three people dead and a 3-year-old child as the only survivor.
‘A foundation setter’: Texas A&M players reflect after historic season ends with playoff loss to Miami
Read full article: ‘A foundation setter’: Texas A&M players reflect after historic season ends with playoff loss to MiamiTexas A&M finished the year 11-2—still one of the most successful seasons in program history, but one that ended with the sting of unmet potential.
Waco judge who refused to marry same-sex couples asks federal courts to overturn right to gay marriage
Read full article: Waco judge who refused to marry same-sex couples asks federal courts to overturn right to gay marriageJudge Dianne Hensley, who has been fighting the state judicial oversight body since 2019, is hoping to tee up a new challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
Northbound lanes of Beltway 8 East shut down at Wallisville after 18-wheeler loses load
Read full article: Northbound lanes of Beltway 8 East shut down at Wallisville after 18-wheeler loses loadThe northbound lanes of Beltway 8 E. are shut down at Wallisville Road after a 18-wheeler lost its load Friday.
Man armed with knife fatally shot by Baytown police; mother of his children found dead in apartment
Read full article: Man armed with knife fatally shot by Baytown police; mother of his children found dead in apartmentBaytown police responded to a family disturbance early Friday morning, resulting in the shooting of a man armed with a knife.
Holiday relief: Fort Bend seniors keep full Meals on Wheels service thanks to community
Read full article: Holiday relief: Fort Bend seniors keep full Meals on Wheels service thanks to community💛 Meals, smiles, and a lifeline! Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels keeps full service after community support halts planned cuts. Every meal counts—see how you can help:
Texas lawmakers from both parties oppose Trump’s order targeting state AI laws
Read full article: Texas lawmakers from both parties oppose Trump’s order targeting state AI lawsTexas’ new law regulating AI is set to take effect Jan. 1, two months after Trump’s executive order threatening to cut off some federal money if states pass “onerous” AI laws.