TxDOT announces agreement with FHWA to allow I-45 expansion project in Houston to move forward
The Texas Department of Transportation said they and the Federal Highway Administration signed a voluntary resolution agreement to resolve the FHWA Title VI investigation of the I-45 expansion project, known as the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project, and lift the federal agency's pause on the project.
Body found in Galveston search for missing twin boys last seen in water near Pleasure Pier
The Galveston Island Beach Patrol confirms that a body was found early Tuesday morning during the search for two missing brothers who were last seen swimming near Pleasure Pier.
Hitchcock PD officers shoot, kill sexual assault suspect shortly after brief chase
An armed man accused of sexually assaulting a child is dead after two Hitchcock PD officers shot him after a brief chase, where shortly afterward he told police, “I’m not going back.”
US officials reissue 'Do Not Travel' warning to parts of Mexico after 4 Americans kidnapped, 2 killed
The U.S. State Department is renewing their warnings to avoid traveling to Mexico, just days before Spring Break. This comes after four Americans were kidnaped in Matamoros last week and two of them killed.
FBI says not to travel to parts of Mexico for spring break after 2 Americans are killed during kidnapping
As spring break travel gets underway, U.S. authorities are warning against traveling to parts of Mexico after news came down that four Americans were kidnapped, ending in two of them being killed.
4 Americans shot at, kidnapped in northern Mexico: FBI
Four U.S. citizens have been kidnapped after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the northern Mexico border city of Matamoros, the FBI said.
Search for missing twins out of Galveston continues a day later
The parents told investigators their twin 13-year-old boys, Josue and Jefferson were playing in the water one minute, and the next they were gone. We’re told the twins did not know how to swim.
Houston Weather: Heat safety tips from the National Weather Service
On Day 1 of Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Houston/Galveston Office of the National Weather Service wants to remind residents about heat safety, which is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S.
Houston homeowner speaks out after being victim of terrifying attempted carjacking
One homeowner is sharing his story after being the victim of an attempted carjacking on one January afternoon.
Biden has cancerous skin lesion removed from chest, doctor says
A skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden’s chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer.
Houston mayor, local leaders continue protesting TEA takeover of Houston ISD
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and other local leaders held protests and rallies to stop a possible state takeover love Houston ISD.
Alex Murdaugh gets two life sentences in murders of wife, son
The disgraced lawyer maintained his innocence before receiving the harshest sentence possible.
Houston area 6-year-old shot after apparent fight between middle school girls after class
Authorities in Spring are investigating a shooting outside a home off Cypresswood Green Drive that left a 6-year-old boy shot twice.
HPD patrol car crashes into parked vehicle in Third Ward, vehicle now being fixed
The owner of the 2016 Mercedes says her car is getting fixed after surveillance video showed an HPD patrol vehicle crashing into it in a parking garage.
Rep. Harold Dutton, who wrote the takeover bill, speaks on state taking control of HISD
"I know how David felt going up against Goliath," says State Rep Harold Dutton. The state representative who wrote the takeover bill discusses the state taking control over HISD.
HISD Superintendent addresses state plans to take over school district
Houston ISD Superintendent and Mayor continue to address rumors of the state's plan to take over the school district.
Convicted criminal erroneously released from Harris County Jail; now in custody
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Marcelo Perez Campos, 61, was erroneously released from the Harris County Jail.
HCC Board of Trustees votes to not renew Chancellor's contract
The Houston Community College Board of Trustees voted not to renew the contract of Chancellor Cesar Maldonado. That means, he is out of a job.
Houston mayor says TEA takeover of Houston ISD could occur in the next week
Outrage from Houston City Hall as Mayor Sylvester Turner says he’s told the state will takeover the Houston Independent School District as early as five days from now.
Russell Stover Chocolates issues recall after candy mix-up prompts allergy alert
The company is recalling its sugar-free peanut butter cups, saying it could impact those with a pecan allergy.