Threats made towards Texas schools on the rise; At least 2 in Houston in 2 days
On Wednesday, Heights High School had to be evacuated as a precaution after receiving a threat. Then on Thursday, Lamar High School went under lockdown after a reported bomb threat was made towards the campus.
Search warrants reveal new details in Harris County COVID contract scandal
Search warrants filed today reveal more details about the alleged "bid-rigging" scandal concerning the one-woman operated Elevate Strategies contract with Harris County for what was to be a COVID-19 vaccine outreach program.
Houston 18-wheeler chase suspect appears in court
The man that led authorities on a multi-county chase in an 18-wheeler appears in court.
Hollywood actors' strike ends with union, studios reaching tentative agreement
Hollywood's actors union has reached a tentative deal with studios to end its strike.
Harris County medical facility targeted by suspected ransomware attack
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD announced on Wednesday that they were a target of a suspected ransomware attack.
Houston Mayoral battle underway between Whitmire, Jackson Lee
The battle to become the next mayor of Houston is now underway between State Senator John Whitmire and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
Ivanka Trump testifies she wasn't involved in documents central to her father's civil fraud trial
Ivanka Trump is testifying that she had no role in her father’s personal financial statements — the documents central to the civil fraud trial that could reshape former President Donald Trump’s family business.
Houston ISD releases draft plan to become District of Innovation
The Houston Independent School District has released its draft plan in an effort to become a District of Innovation.
Texas Lieutenant Governor recovering after being diagnosed with viral pneumonia
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is recovering after being diagnosed with viral pneumonia last week.
Captain found guilty of ‘seaman’s manslaughter’ in Conception boat fire that killed 34 off California coast
The captain involved in the boat fire that ended up killing 34 people in 2019 has been found guilty.
Appeals court reviewing birth control for Texas teens
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing a case that will determine if teenagers in Texas can get free birth control without the consent of their parents.
North Gaza cut off by Israeli forces to isolate Hamas as advance on urban center looms
Israeli forces have severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with intense airstrikes overnight, setting the stage for an expected push into the dense confines of Gaza City and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war.
Harris County crime: Suspect faces felony charges in alleged $15 million warranty deed scam
Constable Alan Rosen's PCT 1 Office arrested Timothy Willard after a year-long investigation into a warranty deed scam.
Judge chides Trump as ex-president testifies in civil fraud trial: 'This is not a political rally'
The judge presiding over the civil fraud trial of Donald Trump has admonished him to keep his answers on point and concise.
Harris County 2023 polling locations near me: Search map by zip code, address
How do I search for voting locations near me in Harris County by zip code for the 2023 election? The county has a map that allows you to search for polling sites by address.
Texas Health and Human Services hackers accessed personal information
Texans who get benefits from Texas Health and Human Services are getting letters telling them all their personal information has been compromised.
Brush pile fire continues in Northwest Houston, lawsuit filed against contractor at property
The fire burning in northwest Houston has continues for a week and has the Houston Health Department monitoring the air quality as smoke fills the air.
Thousands expected to attend pro-Palestine march in DC for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
Thousands are expecting to march and rally Saturday in Washington, D.C., supporting calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, and an end to U.S. aid to Israel.
Biden lays flowers outside bar where a shooter opened fire in Maine as he mourns with community
The president has already visited other communities scarred by mass shootings. He's been to Buffalo, New York; Uvalde, Texas; and Monterey Park, California, just in roughly the past year.
Baby loungers sold on Amazon recalled over suffocation and fall hazards, officials say
The Yoocaa baby loungers were between $30 and $55 and “fail to meet the safety requirements" for infant sleep products, the CPSC said.