Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that without it, underserved students could end up worse off....
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant was detained by ICE while working, according to the flight attendants' union. The circumstances remain unclear as the union provides legal support....
SPØWith swords, axes and shields, competitors from 30 countries are going head-to-head in the grounds of a Danish fortress in a modern version of old-fashioned battle.The International Medieval Combat Federation's annual world championship roared into gear in northern Denmark......
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A Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant has been arrested and charged following an incident on Thursday morning.
1 was detained after a possible explosive device was found during a child pornography investigation in a Harris County, Texas home, officials said.
A woman who was reportedly known for dumpster diving was found dead inside one behind a Family Dollar store in north Harris County, according to deputies....
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a woman’s body was found inside a dumpster behind a strip mall in northeast Harris County on Thursday.Law enforcement responded to the 3900 block of Aldine Mail Route Road after receiving a call regarding the body a....
According to HCSO, Sgt. Freder Munoz has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
Local officials are looking to capitalize on what they called a successful men’s World Cup in the city, also by offering thousands of complimentary tickets to home games for the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash....
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.
Precinct 4 said the unknown vehicle hit the overpass, causing concrete debris to fall onto the roadway.
The strongest earthquake in the region in at least 100 years raised concerns about the potential impacts to the oil and gas industry, according to local county officials....
Today: We talk with Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas, Harris County Criminal Court Judge David Fleischer discusses his approach to courtroom proceedings, and Bill King breaks down financial challenges for Harris County....
Preliminary data covering six of Houston’s seven World Cup matches indicates demand fell year over year for hotels, though many visitors were willing to pay a higher rate to stay in Houston....
Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen said authorities were conducting a child porn search warrant at a home when detectives found what appears to be an explosive device....
The ruling says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton didn’t prove his allegations that the clinics performed abortions when a lower court’s injunction forced them to close....
TranStar images show an 18-wheeler dangling over Highway 99 from I-10 in west Harris County. HCSO says multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.
The crashed happened around 11 a.m this morning on the Katy Freeway near SH-99Tropical Storm Bertha moves through Houston todayAccording to Fire Chief Deacon Tittel with Harris County ESD- 48, two people suffered minor injuries in the crash and were taken to a nearby hospital.......
A woman and a man are charged with the murder of a 20-year-old woman, who deputies said was shot inside a vehicle in April.
Authorities are investigating after what appears to be a homemade explosive device was discovered while serving a search warrant in southeast Houston.According to Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen, investigators were executing an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) search......
Infected fleas can be carried by rats, opossums, cats and dogs. Experts say the disease is commonly found in stray cats, but domestic cats can carry it, too, which is why they recommend flea prevention in pets....
Midland school trustees argue they have minimal control over local taxes and can’t properly serve students as a recapture system redistributes millions of the district’s revenue....
That includes more than 480,000 fans who attended the seven matches in Houston’s NRG Stadium, according to the city’s World Cup host committee. The majority of those ticket buyers came from outside Houston, and nearly half of them came from other countries....
Cities across Texas and the country are rethinking contracts with Flock Safety as concerns grow over how their cameras collect, store and share license plate data. While some communities are seeking stricter safeguards, some residents in Houston have taken more direct action by.....
These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states....
On Thursday's show: We learn how the city is preparing to help residents for dangerously high heat over the next few days. And we find out whether the FIFA World Cup matches were a boost for hotels and renters....
Episode: 2622 Watson: A computer system that plays Jeopardy!. Today, Jeopardy!.
A second person has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in April, officials said.
A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory termination" — a practice critics say is unique to Harris County and allows repeat....
Major traffic backups for drivers on the southwest side of Houston after deputies say a vehicle fell from the HOV lane onto the Southwest Freeway on Wednesday, according to Lt. Terry Garza with the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
IH-69 Southwest Freeway northbound at Beltway 8 West will be closed for several hours after a vehicle crash on Wednesday evening.
Residents say raw sewage has flooded yards, backed into homes and plagued their neighborhood for nearly two decades. Now, county officials are questioning how the system continued operating despite licensing concerns.RELATED: Sewage backups plague Crosby community; residents......
The immigration attorney representing two witnesses in the deadly ICE shooting on Canal Street is facing a legal battle of his own in Harris County.Hugo Balderas-Ibarra appeared in court Wednesday morning in connection with a felony charge of assault by impeding breathing or......
The National Weather Service on Thursday issued a tropical storm warning for Chambers County as well as coastal portions of Brazoria and Galveston counties. The watch is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday and means tropical storm conditions are expected....
Energy experts say a growth in solar power and other renewables will help the state avoid rolling blackouts during peak demand on the power grid.
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.
Today: Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy discusses the county’s ongoing leadership fight, we learn about how Houstonians can preserve local bee populations, talk with Houston area food and travel content creator Shawn Singh, and more....
A judge has ordered Matthew Atwater held without bond in the case involving an apartment fire that killed his brother and injured multiple other people at the Cypresswood Apartments.PREVIOUS: Man charged with felony murder, arson in Cypresswood apartment fire that killed......
Harris County District Court Judge Hazel B. Jones set bond at a total of $800,000 Wednesday morning for the unlicensed Houston funeral home director accused of posing as the spouse of a dead man to steal his estate worth more than $2 million.PREVIOUS: Funeral home director......
The measles cases in members of the same family, who had not been vaccinated for the virus, mark the first reported cases in the Houston area this year....
The newly released, handwritten statements by two men who saw Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s shooting say he never threatened ICE agents.
Democrat James Talarico has outraised Paxton in funds 3-to-1. Will John Cornyn supporters make the difference?
MD Anderson is a global leader in cancer research, tapping hundreds of foreign-born scientists. Now Gov. Greg Abbott’s restrictions on H-1B visas may limit the talent pool....
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, and we talk with comedian Dulcé Sloan of "Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!"...
A driver is dead after crashing into a toll plaza along Beltway 8 overnight, according to Harris County Precinct 5 deputies.The crash happened just before midnight at the Central Plaza Tollway South near Tanner Road.Tropical Storm Bertha headed toward New Orleans, effects......
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Court records show that a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy accused of breaking into his wife's home now has a burglary charge dismissed by a district attorney....
Gilley, 39, faces a capital murder charge in Harris County after allegedly killing his pregnant wife inside their Heights home in 2024.
In 2023, Elvio Mancebo was supposed to show up for his sentencing in Harris County; instead, he removed his GPS monitor and went on the run.
The order applies to one of the three passengers in the van Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was driving when he was fatally shot by ICE. Lawyers are seeking the men’s release from detention....
The 38-year-old is accused of intentionally starting a fire at the Cypresswood Apartments, killing his brother and seriously injuring his mom and several others....
Immigration attorneys have expressed concerns the executive order could force health providers to determine the legal status of pregnant women before providing care, potentially endangering their lives and those of their unborn children....
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Yorlan Rafael Reyes, 31, escaped from the custody of a correctional officer while at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood early Saturday, July 18. He remained at large as of Tuesday....
Today: We discuss how Houston Humane Society is addressing the city’s stray animal crisis, discuss how human trafficking is affecting the Houston area, talk with a Houston native who’s appearing as a contestant on “Password,” and more....
Cooling centers are open in Houston as the National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday.
The trial is underway for the man accused of causing the crash that killed a Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable and her young daughter in 2024.On the second day of testimony, Harris County Precinct 5 Assistant Chief Deputy took the stand as prosecutors continued......
Harris County Public Health says that as of July 15 this year, there have been 34 Cyclospora cases reported.
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