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Man injured in suspected shootout at South Park gas station; 2 on the run, police say

It's believed the man got into a fight with two people before the two parties shot at each other.

January 10, 2026 1:51pm CST

Shooting near Midtown METRORail platform kills 1 man, injures another, police say

2 shot following shooting near McGowen METRORail platform in Houston

January 10, 2026 1:12pm CST

Two 18-year-olds killed in South Loop crash; freeway closed for repairs, police say

January 10, 2026 12:52pm CST

Man charged with murder after body found in Harris County garage

January 10, 2026 11:15am CST

Fort Bend County woman's fight to save her dog from death sentence garners attention from social media

January 9, 2026 9:53pm CST

Texas DPS' featured fugitive captured thanks to Crime Stoppers tip

January 9, 2026 9:05pm CST

Texas Headlines

Former Disney actor Matt Prokop arrested in Texas on child pornography, assault charges

Former child actor Matt Prokop, best known for his role in Disney’s High School Musical 3, was arrested in Texas on Dec. 24 and faces multiple charges.

Texas court vacates restraining order against Samsung

American Airlines to start serving Texas BBQ on select flights

Man accused in 2 shootings just hours apart in Lubbock

8-year-old caught with gun at Texas school, officials say

Registered sex offender charged in multiple indecent exposure incident

National News

West Point, Mississippi shooting: 6 killed

6 killed in Mississippi shooting spree: ‘This is family members he went after’

Police in Mississippi say a 24-year-old went on a shooting spree, killing six people in multiple locations across the state Friday night. Some victims were family members of the suspect.

Trump wants credit card interest capped for 1 year at 10%

'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse

Minnesota woman killed in US Virgin Islands shark attack

Frozen tater tots recalled across 26 states over possible plastic contamination

Trump administration can't block child care, other program money for these 5 states, federal judge rules

Sports

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FULL VIDEO: Cal and Hannah McNair talk Texans and League One Volleyball (LOVB)

Cal McNair and his wife, Hannah, talk about all things Houston Texans as well as League One Volleyball coming to Houston.

January 8, 2026 8:50pm CST

How to watch NFL football: 2026 Wildcard playoffs

January 8, 2026 1:02pm CST

Huntsville ISD coach hired as UH football strength, performance coach

January 7, 2026 2:15pm CST

3 years after suffering cardiac arrest, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues CPR awareness campaign

3 years after cardiac arrest, Damar Hamlin continues CPR awareness campaign

January 2, 2026 11:02am CST

How to watch NFL football: Week 18

January 1, 2026 12:58pm CST

NASCAR star Denny Hamlin's father dies from injuries in house fire, officials say

December 30, 2025 10:36am CST

Things To Do

Bruno Mars 'The Romantic Tour' coming to Houston on April 22

Bruno Mars announced he will be touring his upcoming album “The Romantic” after it is released in February with a stop in Houston!

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Comicpalooza 2025 happening this weekend in Houston

Offbeat & Unusual

Pilot reports UFO beside jet, ATC jokes: 'Good luck with the aliens'

A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.

Raccoon falls through ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant, bites guest

Detroit's RoboCop statue installed at Eastern Market after years of delays

Stay frosty: Mug Root Beer unveils new cologne in time for holidays

Thai woman brought in for cremation found alive in coffin after knocking

North Carolina driver says bald eagle dropped cat through her windshield: 'You may not believe me'

Consumer & Recalls

Trump wants credit card interest capped for 1 year at 10%

President Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates.

Frozen tater tots recalled across 26 states over possible plastic contamination

Samsung unveils 'world's largest' TV of its kind at 130 inches

Hyatt Hotels paying $1.25 million to settle Texas AG lawsuit over 'junk fees'

Hyatt Hotels to pay $1.25M to settle lawsuit

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Hyatt Hotels to pay $1.25M to settle lawsuit

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Politics

See over 750 Texas private schools that will be among first to get cash from state's new voucher program

Nearly 800 Texas private schools have signed up to begin accepting public money under Texas’ new education savings account program, according to a map released by the state comptroller’s office.

Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela

House votes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. What we know

Texas leaders react to fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Entertainment

Former Disney actor Matt Prokop arrested in Texas on child pornography, assault charges

Former child actor Matt Prokop, best known for his role in Disney’s High School Musical 3, was arrested in Texas on Dec. 24 and faces multiple charges.