Austin McAfee

A Westbury High School senior was shot and killed near the school at 11911 Chimney Rock Road in southwest Houston, authorities said.

Police are responding to a reported shooting near Westbury High School in southwest Houston, located at 11911 Chimney Rock Road, according to the Houston Police Department.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $5.25 billion investment in 31 grid-improvement projects across 26 states, aimed at expanding transmission capacity, reducing outages and strengthening resilience. Texas’ share—and the specific impact on CenterPoint Energy customers—was expected to be detailed at a joint announcement in Houston.

A loaded gun, a knife assault and threats involving Houston-area schools have raised questions for parents just weeks into the new school year.

Authorities confirm a student has died after being shot near Westfield High School Tuesday.

Pasadena ISD Superintendent Dr. Toni Lopez announced the district will not move forward with a switch to TRS-ActiveCare after employees raised concerns over family premiums that could have jumped from as low as $628 to more than $2,600 per month.

Jeremy Porter, 47, is charged with capital murder after 5-year-old Zah’Layah Walton was killed when someone opened fire on her family’s car in Cypress.

Harris County homeowners will pay more in property taxes after Commissioners Court approved higher tax rates Thursday. County estimates show the increase could add more than $190 a year.

Residents in several communities southeast of Houston say their tap water has taken on a greenish tint following Tropical Storm Edouard. Water officials say the discoloration is connected to changes in the region’s raw water supply and that treated water continues to meet safety standards.

As Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, Houston’s Latino community is finding ways to celebrate.

Mortgage rates are hovering near seven percent, putting added pressure on Houstonians trying to buy a home. For some buyers, the higher rate is enough to pause their search. But housing experts say a higher rate does not necessarily mean homeownership is off the table.

Rataja Pruitt says her second-grader, Eli’sa, was mistakenly placed on a school bus instead of her assigned after-school program at Tipps Elementary. For hours, the little girl was unaccounted for — and by the time she was found, she had been sitting outside alone, sweating and crying.