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Katy Freeway crash: Man dead after tow truck hits vehicle near Studemont Street

Man killed after tow truck crashes into broken down vehicle on Katy Freeway

A man is dead after being involved in a crash with a tow truck in the area near Washington Avenue late Monday night.

January 13, 2026 6:40am CST

Parents, students push back on Fort Bend ISD's proposed rezoning plan

January 12, 2026 10:50pm CST

Fifth Ward shooting: Suspect claiming self-defense following shooting at gas station

Suspect claiming self-defense following shooting at Fifth Ward gas station

January 12, 2026 8:36pm CST

Houston fire: Person of interest sought following 3-alarm fire near I-45

January 12, 2026 4:43pm CST

Houston weather: Cold morning, cool day on the way for Tuesday

Cold morning, cool day on the way for Tuesday in Houston

January 12, 2026 4:02pm CST

18-wheeler rolls over on ramp between I-69, I-610

January 12, 2026 3:32pm CST

Texas Headlines

Uvalde School Shooting Trial: Testimony to continue as surviving teacher returns to stand

A surviving teacher is expected to continue harrowing testimony today after describing how he played dead to survive the shooting that killed all of his students.

79-year-old woman watches in horror as terrier mix she's walking is mauled to death by pit bull

Man, woman killed in shooting at Katy-area home on Bent Springs Lane

Couple shot to death at Katy-area home

Where is everyone moving? 6 Texas metros rank among top 25

Texas voters worried about health care costs as midterm primary approaches

Texas proposes massive fee hikes for hemp retailers, manufacturers as part of new rules

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Former Aramark employee charged with indecency with child during Texans game

Former Aramark employee charged, allegedly approached 8-year-old in bathroom

Customer threatens to kill fast-food workers during heated dispute: 'She wanted her money back'

Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth after being censured

Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state

Rapper Boosie Badazz sentenced for gun possession, avoids jail time

Sports

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud post-game news conference

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Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud post-game news conference

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud speaks following the Texans win against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night.

January 12, 2026 11:07pm CST

Houston Texans Head Coach Demeco Ryans talks following Wild Card playoff win

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Houston Texans Head Coach Demeco Ryans talks following Wild Card playoff win

January 12, 2026 11:01pm CST

Texans defeat Steelers 30-6 in wild-card round; franchise's 1st road playoff win

January 12, 2026 10:38pm CST

Erin Andrews nearly breaks the internet with Auter fur coat during NFL 49ers-Eagles game

January 12, 2026 10:35pm CST

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Houston Texans Playoff Kickoff Special

January 12, 2026 8:44pm CST

11 year old sets a new world record in Houston marathon

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11 year old sets a new world record in Houston marathon

January 11, 2026 9:41pm CST

Things To Do

Bruno Mars 'The Romantic Tour' coming to Houston on April 22

Bruno Mars announced he will be touring his upcoming album “The Romantic” after it is released in February with a stop in Houston!

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Comicpalooza 2025 happening this weekend in Houston

Offbeat & Unusual

Pilot reports UFO beside jet, ATC jokes: 'Good luck with the aliens'

A newly resurfaced aviation audio clip shared online has drawn attention after a private pilot reported encountering a mysterious object while flying over Rhode Island.

Raccoon falls through ceiling at Grand Geneva restaurant, bites guest

Detroit's RoboCop statue installed at Eastern Market after years of delays

Stay frosty: Mug Root Beer unveils new cologne in time for holidays

Thai woman brought in for cremation found alive in coffin after knocking

North Carolina driver says bald eagle dropped cat through her windshield: 'You may not believe me'

Consumer & Recalls

Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Lego reveals Pokémon sets for first time ever

Barbie launches 1st autistic doll: Where to buy and cost

Texas proposes massive fee hikes for hemp retailers, manufacturers as part of new rules

IRS “Get Ready" website provides guidance to help taxpayers prepare their income tax return

Chevy recalls over 80K vehicles related to defective pedestrian alert sound system

Politics

Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state

More Americans identify as political independents than ever, poll finds

Texas voters worried about health care costs as midterm primary approaches

Texas proposes massive fee hikes for hemp retailers, manufacturers as part of new rules

See over 750 Texas private schools that will be among first to get cash from state's new voucher program

Entertainment

Erin Andrews nearly breaks the internet with Auter fur coat during NFL 49ers-Eagles game

Erin Andrews, the Emmy-nominated sportscaster for FOX Sports, turned heads Sunday with her stunning Auter fur coat during the NFL's Wild Card playoff game between the 49ers and Eagles.