Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Senate poll finds Texas Democrats more energized as Talarico leads Paxton
State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting.
State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting.
Houston ICE shooting: Second witness ordered to be released in 48 hours
A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Daniel Tirado Pantoja from custody after granting his petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.
A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Daniel Tirado Pantoja from custody after granting his petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.
Texas fall foliage 2026: Why the Farmers’ Almanac predicts a 'spotty' season
People in Texas who are fans of fall colors may be disappointed this year.
People in Texas who are fans of fall colors may be disappointed this year.
Paralyzed cancer survivor from Houston launches home repair nonprofit
Childhood cancer survivor Kris Kivi launched 4K Hands of Hope after a tumor removal surgery left his leg paralyzed. The nonprofit delivers free emergency home repairs to elderly residents, veterans, and single parents across the Houston-area.
Childhood cancer survivor Kris Kivi launched 4K Hands of Hope after a tumor removal surgery left his leg paralyzed. The nonprofit delivers free emergency home repairs to elderly residents, veterans, and single parents across the Houston-area.
Highway 90 crash: 1 person critically injured near Crosby, Life Flight called
Harris County officials are investigating a major crash in Crosby after multiple lanes of US-90 had to be shut down.
Harris County officials are investigating a major crash in Crosby after multiple lanes of US-90 had to be shut down.
Highway 99 crash: 1 dead after vehicle hits pillar, catches fire
Harris County officials report one person is dead after a vehicle caught fire during a crash late Monday evening near the Cypress area.
Harris County officials report one person is dead after a vehicle caught fire during a crash late Monday evening near the Cypress area.
Residents call for La Marque Mayor to resign following indecent exposure arrest
Several La Marque residents are calling for Mayor Keith Bell to resign following his arrest. He's accused of indecent exposure in Brazoria County.
Several La Marque residents are calling for Mayor Keith Bell to resign following his arrest. He's accused of indecent exposure in Brazoria County.
Elderly Montrose property owner handcuffed, detained after pulling gun on homeless people
A Houston property owner said she was detained by police after confronting people she says were camping outside her vacant Westheimer Road building while carrying an unloaded gun.
A Houston property owner said she was detained by police after confronting people she says were camping outside her vacant Westheimer Road building while carrying an unloaded gun.
Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of ICE agent charged in shooting
Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday.
Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday.
Texas adds 1,600 jobs in July as private-sector employment grows
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 1,600 nonfarm jobs in July, while employment increased from June across the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas.
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 1,600 nonfarm jobs in July, while employment increased from June across the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas.
2 Houston restaurants burglarized days apart, owners say break-ins add to small business struggles
Two Houston restaurant owners are cleaning up and assessing their losses after separate burglaries just days apart, with both crimes captured on surveillance video.
Two Houston restaurant owners are cleaning up and assessing their losses after separate burglaries just days apart, with both crimes captured on surveillance video.
HPD Uber pursuit video raises questions about civilian vehicle policy
Houston Uber driver Anthony Baines transported HPD officers during a foot pursuit, raising questions about civilian consent, police policy, safety and insurance coverage.
Houston Uber driver Anthony Baines transported HPD officers during a foot pursuit, raising questions about civilian consent, police policy, safety and insurance coverage.
Major Texas highway getting speed limit drop and new safety upgrades
TxDOT is reducing the speed limit on this state highway to 50 mph and asking drivers to submit safety feedback for an upcoming town hall.
TxDOT is reducing the speed limit on this state highway to 50 mph and asking drivers to submit safety feedback for an upcoming town hall.
Houston weather: Heat advisory extended through Tuesday
A Heat Advisory has been extended through 7 p.m. Tuesday. Highs climb near 100° inland, with steamy humidity pushing the feels-like temperature into the 106° to 110° range.
A Heat Advisory has been extended through 7 p.m. Tuesday. Highs climb near 100° inland, with steamy humidity pushing the feels-like temperature into the 106° to 110° range.
Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to 2025 shooting of teen, sentenced to 9 years behind bars
John Martin Dixon, who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List in 2025, has taken a plea deal in connection with the shooting of a teen in 2025.
John Martin Dixon, who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List in 2025, has taken a plea deal in connection with the shooting of a teen in 2025.
Harris County crash: Driver charged following weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child
A driver has been charged in connection with a weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child.
A driver has been charged in connection with a weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child.
Texas fall weather forecast: What experts are saying about autumn weather in 2026
The sweltering summer heat has been relentless in Texas during August, but a new forecast has given us a glimmer of hope.
The sweltering summer heat has been relentless in Texas during August, but a new forecast has given us a glimmer of hope.
Houston-area man arrested for thousands of AI-generated child pornography
A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they describe as thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, according to authorities.
A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they describe as thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, according to authorities.
Gov. Abbott presents Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to military heroes
Gov. Greg Abbott awarded Texas' highest military honor to Vietnam veteran Sgt. Rickey Wittner and posthumously to fallen Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram during a Capitol ceremony.
Gov. Greg Abbott awarded Texas' highest military honor to Vietnam veteran Sgt. Rickey Wittner and posthumously to fallen Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram during a Capitol ceremony.