Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says school choice will be a priority for the Senate
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that school choice would be a top priority in the Texas Senate this session.
Galveston man gets 99 years for murder during 2023 Jeep Weekend
A man has been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend during Jeep Weekend in 2023 and driving while intoxicated, says the Galveston County District Attorney.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas doctor for providing gender-affirming care to minors
This is the third Texas doctor to be sued by the Office of the Attorney General for allegedly violating a law prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors.
Texas Democratic chair steps down: 'Voters sent a clear message to our party'
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa has announced his resignation following the party's poor showing in the 2024 election.
Fifth Ward cancer cluster: Initial study reveals no toxic levels of chemicals
New findings have been revealed in one part of the study on the Fifth Ward cancer cluster by Union Pacific and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Houston weather forecast for Nov. 8; Hurricane Rafael update
As we watch a rare, strong November hurricane named Rafael in the Gulf of Mexico, we have a "cold" front on the way to keep the system away from Texas and to bring another round of rain.
Harris County woman stabbed to death on Kleinmeadow; husband in custody
A man is accused of stabbing his wife to death on Kleinmeadow Drive in northwest Harris County on Friday morning, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says.
Boy in critical condition after being pulled from Harris County lake
A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after being pulled from the water in northwest Harris County, authorities say.
Houston warehouse fire: 2-alarm fire at Bingle Road facility under control
Houston Fire Department units have a 2-alarm warehouse fire under control after sparking up on Bingle Road Thursday afternoon.
Houston crime: Car sprayed with bullets, infant survives; 1 dead, 1 injured
One man is dead and another injured after a car was riddled with bullets Thursday evening in Southwest Houston, according to Houston police.
Harris County deputy shoots rifle-wielding suspect who jumped on car; suspect identified
Harris County law enforcement were involved in a shooting with an armed suspect in the Humble-area. The suspect was shot and is in unknown condition.
Houston crime: Ex-convict on probation, free from jail on low bond accused of murdering 22-year-old woman
A Houston judge's lenient sentencing decisions may have contributed to a tragic murder, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
'Did Joe Biden drop out?' Google searches spiked in key states on Election Day
As Americans headed to the polls, Google searches for "Did Joe Biden drop out?" surged, particularly in key urban areas and swing states.
Political comebacks and returns to private life: What happens to former presidential candidates?
As a country, we often hear less about the people who lost a presidential election. Here's a look at what happened to major political party candidates who didn't get voted into the White House.
Teen charged in deaths of 3 at Houston apartment complex on Cook Road
A 17-year-old has been charged with capital murder for the death of three others at an apartment complex on Cook Road.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
Houston man wanted on charges of trafficking woman who's now missing
A man has now been charged, not with the disappearance of Angela Marisol Diaz, but rather in connection with allegations of sex trafficking her.
Immigration policy at the forefront following Trump’s election
President-Elect Donald Trump's tough campaign rhetoric on immigration policy has brought the topic into sharp focus, raising questions and concerns about what the future may hold.
2024 Presidential Election: How Southeast Texas voted compared to past elections
Donald Trump's 2024 win in Texas is his third consecutive victory in the state and his best performance in Harris and Fort Bend counties.
Pilot accused of assaulting deputy at Houston airport
A pilot is accused of assaulting a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy who was directing traffic at a Houston airport.