Galveston County alone is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. Their level of emergency preparedness varies widely.

Galveston police are searching for a man accused of assaulting a University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) security officer early Sunday morning.

Greater Houston is preparing for an especially festive Fourth of July in 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday with a variety of events across the region.

A shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Texas City following a reported fire at the Marathon oil refinery, according to police.

Reedy Chapel AME in Galveston, established in 1848, is recognized as the site of the first documented Juneteenth celebration in Texas, marking the announcement of freedom to enslaved people on June 19, 1865. The church continues to honor its historic role by educating visitors and fostering unity in the Galveston community.

There is another way to learn about the holiday down on Galveston Island -- that will take you on an amazing ride through history.

Officials with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office confirms a 20-year-old man, who was the driver of the commercial truck which struck and killed a Montgomery County sheriff’s deputy over the weekend, has been arrested and charged in connection to her death.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, was killed early Sunday when she was struck by a commercial truck while directing traffic at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-45 North near The Woodlands.

A Spring family is scrambling to find a new place to live after floodwaters surged into their rental home during heavy rain Monday morning, leaving behind extensive damage and forcing them to move out within days.

The Woodlands Fire Department says their firefighters responded to over a dozen flood-related calls after storms dropped nearly six inches of rain in several hours Tuesday morning.

An investigation is underway after a shooting led to the death of a 16-year-old boy inside a home in The Woodlands Thursday morning, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

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A Sugar Land police officer was injured during a traffic stop Tuesday night, and the driver involved fled the scene, according to investigators.

All Elite Wrestling is back in town, and one of its biggest stars joins "Houston "Life" us in Studio B! Thunder Rosa chats about the next chapter of her career as she takes on a unique dual role with AEW and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre—Mexico’s premier professional wrestling promotion. Catch up with the former champion about her what this international partnership means for her, her passion for wrestling and where you can see her next.

Police have charged Iddris Umaru and Axzey Mojica with murder following the fatal shooting of Sean Bree, 39, in a strip center parking lot near Sugar Land.

A Houston nanny suffered serious injuries after police say a stranger attacked her with a baseball bat while she was walking a two-year-old child in a stroller in Sugar Land. Investigators are searching for the suspect.

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Texans Pro Bowl corner Kamari Lassiter threw out the first pitch at the Space Cowboys game Friday night and he hosted a shopping spree at Dick's Sporting Goods in Sugar Land

A police vehicle responding to a major crash was involved in a second collision Sunday afternoon near Beltway 8, authorities said.

An investigation is underway after a crash along Beltway 8 leaves one dead and three injured Sunday afternoon, according to Pasadena Police Department.

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An emotional meeting unfolded Tuesday night as Pasadena ISD’s school board voted to close and consolidate McMasters Elementary while also approving a restructuring plan for Tegeler Community School.

Triple-digit feels like heat today with thunderstorms building Monday afternoon into Memorial Day weekend.

A Pasadena police officer and two others were hospitalized after a chain-reaction crash on State Highway 225 during a traffic stop.

The Pearland Police Department says it has identified the suspect accused of assaulting and robbing a 79-year-old man outside a Walgreens earlier this month.

Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of the last enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, is celebrated as a pivotal moment in both Houston-area and American history.

The Pearland Fire Department responded to multiple house fires across the city within a four-hour period as severe thunderstorms moved across the Houston area Monday.

Houston area continues to be a powerhouse when it comes to high school and five area teams look to bring home the hardware from Austin.

A rollover crash occurred early Thursday in the toll ramp of southbound Highway 288 near Hughes Ranch Road in Pearland, resulting in one death and three injuries.

Pearland’s Braxton Jones may only be a sophomore for the Oilers but the dual-sport athlete excelled on the football field in the fall and this past spring helped the baseball team to a 27-win season, 15-1 in district which led to a District Title, and reached the Area Round of the playoffs.

Five-star offensive lineman Kennedy Brown has officially picked his home for college football — and he’s headed to Texas A&M University.

A Montgomery County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used a rideshare encounter to contact and allegedly solicit minors.

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A son was arrested for allegedly shooting his father in the face in Kingwood, Houston. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tinechester Drive, where the victim was working in his garage and was shot by his son. The suspect initially fled but was later apprehended by Cleveland Police. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.

Images have surfaced showing a large body of water flooding the streets of a Kingwood neighborhood.

Four Houston firefighters were in the hospital after a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Kingwood.