The Houston Police Department says it is investigating certain usages of the Flock camera system by officers for potential policy violations. The department didn’t disclose how many officers are being looked into, but said it has identified usage that is being investigated further. RELATED: Pasad...
For the first time in seven days, we’re not under a heat advisory, and I’m not expecting temperatures to reach 100 degrees on Thursday. It will still be hot, it’s August in Houston, after all but the worst of the excessive heat looks to be behind us for now. Thursday’s forecast: The incredibly st...
Houston City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a proposed ordinance that would require rental properties to provide working refrigerated air conditioning, as one council member launches a separate effort to provide free portable A/C units to vulnerable Houstonians. Council Member Alejandra...
More than five years after a fire at Bayfront Towers, 11 condo owners remain unable to return to their units while all 74 owners continue paying special assessments and HOA fees tied to rebuilding the property.
It may not be well known, but Houston has a special sister city across the ocean — Taipei, Taiwan. This unlikely partnership dates back to the 1960s, and several tributes to it can be found throughout Houston. If you know where to look. The Friendship Pavilion in Hermann Park is one example. Now,...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered flags lowered to half-staff across the state in honor of Dolly Parton. The order states flags will be lowered for seven days in honor of the late country singer. The move comes one day after Parton’s death. The legendary country music singer died Tuesday at ...
Residents at a Humble apartment complex say they were without electricity for more than a day, leaving some concerned about the heat, spoiled food and medication that needs to stay refrigerated.
A military judge rejected prosecutors’ push for a 2027 trial date in the long-delayed case.
A huge plume of black smoke could be seen for miles following a "process upset" at a facility in Baytown on Wednesday evening.
One year ago, a new trailblazer arrived in Houston. Former ballerina Sonja Kostich, who later earned degrees in accounting and arts administration, took the reins of Houston Ballet as executive director, making her responsible for the storied ballet company’s strategic planning, marketing, develo...
Houston police are expanding their use of drones, giving officers another tool to gather information during dangerous calls before making decisions that could put lives at risk. Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz says drones can provide officers with a better view of a situation when they arrive wi...
Residents at Belle at Bay Colony, a 55-and-over apartment community in Dickinson, say broken security gates have left them frustrated, concerned and questioning who can access their property. Residents at the complex say they have repeatedly raised concerns about the broken gates, particularly wh...
A federal judge struck down Texas’ drag performance restrictions. Baytown drag king Barry Mii Dandy explains how the legal fight affected performers.
Meta to pay Texas over $1 billion, overhaul teen features in child safety settlement6h ago
Better Bakehouse Snack Company recalls chocolate dipped donuts over undeclared milk allergen6h ago
Renters who lived at properties using RealPage software from 2018 through 2025 may qualify for a share of a proposed $360 million settlement.
Crews are working around the clock to control the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
Margaritaville at Sea will begin sailing from the Port of Galveston in October 2027, becoming the port’s seventh cruise line and adding weekly Friday departures for travelers across Texas and the Central U.S.
The man wanted by Philadelphia Police for allegedly terrorizing citizens near City Hall has been arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada,
A federal judge has denied Minnesota’s request to prevent the release of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer being held in a Texas jail in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this year.
A 52-year-old grandfather is facing a felony charge following a night-time crash in Harris County that took the life of his 9-year-old grandson.
Texas getting $1B from Meta settlement. Here’s how it’ll be spent8h ago
Kia recalls more than 21,000 EV9 SUVs over child airbag injury risk8h ago
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
One of the men who witnessed the deadly ICE shooting in Houston was released from custody on Wednesday following an order from a federal judge.
Today: We discuss major tech companies bringing their businesses to the Houston area, learn about the all-women fishing group Reel Girls HTX, break down the charges against former Brazoria County deputy Kevin Tippit, and more.
Pisters began his role as president in 2017. According to the medical center and Pisters oversaw the institution’s strategic plan, created a $10 billion capital expansion plan.
A father was released from immigration detention after Border Patrol officers arrested him while he was waiting for his son, a Navy sailor, to return from the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Willis High School student detained after gun allegedly found in backpack9h ago
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy temporarily reassigned after alleged ICE coordination9h ago
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to form a working group to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor's degrees.
Margaritaville at Sea will be the Port of Galveston’s seventh cruise line and offer weekly sailings with Caribbean and Central American vacations.
Two of the three men who witnessed the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, shot and killed by federal immigration agents on Canal Street in July are now released from custody. The ruling comes as new data sheds light on Houston Police Department’s interactions with Immigration and Customs E...
Three Secret Service agents were placed on administrative leave with details of what may have occurred not revealed amid an internal review.
The Houston Police Department's top leaders are facing criticism after they did not attend the city's Public Safety Committee meeting where they were listed to present the immigration report.
What we learned at Tuesday’s tense, tearful Dallas hearing over Alaska-California surrogacy battle11h ago
U.S. Attorney on potentially prosecuting Houston ICE shooting: ‘We’ll follow the law … But I back the blue’12h ago
Houston firefighters responded to Waltrip High School Wednesday morning after reports of a gas leak, according to the Houston Fire Department. HFD crews were called to the school at 1900 W. 34th St. at about 9:14 a.m. Firefighters found elevated carbon monoxide levels in the basement associated w...
The Woodlands Township would pay the city of Houston $50 million over the next three years to forestall the prospect of annexation.
Texas House Democrats are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to request the closing of a Texas immigration processing facility.
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
It will cost more this holiday season to ship packages with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announcing plans for a temporary price change for some package shipping products for the 2026 peak holiday season.
Meta to pay Texas $1 billion in child safety case13h ago
President Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor13h ago
The question of “why did the chicken cross the road," now has a new answer thanks to an Ohio police officer.
Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that he says will provide more than $1 billion to the state while requiring the company to implement new safeguards aimed at protecting children on its platforms. According to the Texas Attorney General’s Office, t...
A Houston neighborhood says nonstop weekend partying is turning their streets into a nightmare and contacted city leaders who they say have been inconsistent on enforcement.
Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 5 and lined a go-ahead triple in the eighth inning off Brent Headrick as the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night. Yainer Diaz hit a pair of solo homers, including a tying shot to the short porch in right field off Headrick’s fastball to start th...
Empire State Building shimmers in pink in tribute to Dolly Parton15h ago
Free heart screenings available Sunday for teen athletes in Missouri City16h ago
The ruling comes after an appeals court set aside the judge's earlier decision, allowing the 2023 law to take effect in March while the legal challenge continued.
Opponents have continued to advocate against border construction of any kind in the area, especially within the national park, a long-protected swath of pristine desert landscape.
An attorney said that 138 carcasses have been exhumed from Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County. The Sheriff's Office estimates roughly 725 dogs are missing, a tally reflecting data from 2025 to 2026 alone.
Nearly a week of triple-digit temperatures is putting additional pressure on water demand in Katy, prompting city officials to activate the first stage of the city’s drought contingency plan. The City of Katy says Stage One is a mild, awareness-level stage focused on voluntary conservation. There...
Houston Dynamo FC have named Club legend and three-time MLS Cup champion Brian Ching as the inaugural inductee to the Houston Dynamo Ring of Honor, which will recognize former Dynamo players, staff and executives that have made a significant impact on the Club and the city of Houston. The first M...
‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ sequel in the works at Paramount, with Kate Hudson producing17h ago
2 Newsletter: Houston remembers life and legacy of Country music icon, Dolly Parton17h ago
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And We learn how the concept of cohousing works by visiting a new, a first-of-its kind in Houston housing concept in the East End.
A driver was killed after crashing into the back of a USPS truck late Tuesday night in northwest Houston, according to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office. The crash happened around 10:10 p.m. Aug. 25 near 10001 West Sam Houston Parkway North, in front of Grace Church. According to Pr...
Houston may like to describe itself as a city where professionals with a great idea and hustle can make it. For Black entrepreneurs, the data suggest that the promise is only partially being kept. The number of Black-owned firms in the region keeps climbing, but revenue and access to capital are ...
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