Neighbor catches two children jumping from burning Houston townhome
A family of four is recovering after a fire broke out at a townhome in Houston’s Greater Heights area early Thursday morning. The Houston Fire Department says a neighbor helped rescue two children who jumped from a third-story window to escape the flames.
A family of four is recovering after a fire broke out at a townhome in Houston’s Greater Heights area early Thursday morning. The Houston Fire Department says a neighbor helped rescue two children who jumped from a third-story window to escape the flames.
Spring shooting leaves 1 critically injured, female detained
Officials reported the scene along FM 2920 near Kuykendahl Road.
Officials reported the scene along FM 2920 near Kuykendahl Road.
Cy-Fair ISD faces 'difficult decisions' after voters reject all 5 bond measures
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD leadership is heading back to the drawing board after voters sent a sweeping message at the ballot box, overwhelmingly rejecting all five school funding propositions on the ballot.
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD leadership is heading back to the drawing board after voters sent a sweeping message at the ballot box, overwhelmingly rejecting all five school funding propositions on the ballot.
Houston group pushes for parking reform, saying requirements drive up costs and limit development
Strong Towns Houston is advocating for changes to the city's minimum parking requirements, arguing that large parking lots increase development costs, contribute to higher rents and take up valuable space that could be used for housing, small businesses and walkable neighborhoods.
Strong Towns Houston is advocating for changes to the city's minimum parking requirements, arguing that large parking lots increase development costs, contribute to higher rents and take up valuable space that could be used for housing, small businesses and walkable neighborhoods.
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice files for bankruptcy facing $3M in debt
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy as he deals with the financial fallout from a 2024 crash in Dallas.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy as he deals with the financial fallout from a 2024 crash in Dallas.
Houston Proposition A passes: HPD preparing for policy changes, effective date still unclear
Houston voters approved Proposition A, the Houston Freedom Act, making misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD’s lowest enforcement priority and restricting no-knock search warrants. The mayor’s office says HPD will work toward required policy changes and necessary training before the amendment takes effect, but the city has not confirmed that date.
Houston voters approved Proposition A, the Houston Freedom Act, making misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD’s lowest enforcement priority and restricting no-knock search warrants. The mayor’s office says HPD will work toward required policy changes and necessary training before the amendment takes effect, but the city has not confirmed that date.
Foster mother charged after missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl’s body found in trunk of car in New Jersey
The foster mother of the 10-year-old Philadelphia girl whose body was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, has now been charged in the child's murder, authorities announced Thursday.
The foster mother of the 10-year-old Philadelphia girl whose body was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, has now been charged in the child's murder, authorities announced Thursday.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for release of man injured in ICE incident
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for the immediate release of Miguel Parra Hernandez, who was struck by an ICE agent's vehicle last month. She is also raising concerns about his access to legal counsel, family visitation and medical care.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for the immediate release of Miguel Parra Hernandez, who was struck by an ICE agent's vehicle last month. She is also raising concerns about his access to legal counsel, family visitation and medical care.
Dallas man arrested at JFK airport in $373M bank fraud case; 13 others indicted
The suspected ringleader in a $373 million bank-account-takeover scheme targeting thousands of U.S. residents was arrested in New York while trying to board a one-way flight to Malaysia.
The suspected ringleader in a $373 million bank-account-takeover scheme targeting thousands of U.S. residents was arrested in New York while trying to board a one-way flight to Malaysia.
8 arrested in connection with south Georgia deadly mass shooting; 2 wanted
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said that a total of eight people are in custody in connection with the deadly Oct. 4 homecoming block party mass shooting in Vienna.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said that a total of eight people are in custody in connection with the deadly Oct. 4 homecoming block party mass shooting in Vienna.
2027 income tax brackets announced: What to know
The IRS has released federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2027.
The IRS has released federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2027.
The hole in our ozone layer got larger in 2026; biggest in a decade
Earth’s ozone hole has grown to its largest size in a decade. Here's why.
Earth’s ozone hole has grown to its largest size in a decade. Here's why.
Online sale turns to robbery in South Central Houston; 1 shot
Police say a person who was selling a cell phone was robbed and shot on Thursday evening.
Police say a person who was selling a cell phone was robbed and shot on Thursday evening.
Border officers intercept 1,082 pounds of meth concealed in produce shipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of leeks, the agency said.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of leeks, the agency said.
Tallest player in Women’s College Basketball history cleared for 4 seasons at Texas Tech
A 7'1 Texas Tech women's basketball player has now been granted four years of eligibility by the NCAA.
A 7'1 Texas Tech women's basketball player has now been granted four years of eligibility by the NCAA.
2 suspects abandon vehicle after crashing into north Harris County home
The crash happened at home just north of Beltway 8 along Bammel North Houston Road.
The crash happened at home just north of Beltway 8 along Bammel North Houston Road.