Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered Monday in downtown Conroe, prompting evacuations and multiple street closures near the Montgomery County Courthouse.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is drawing attention online after sharing an AI-generated image of himself wearing a San Antonio Spurs jersey and appearing to dunk a basketball over a player wearing a New York jersey.
A SWAT team and Harris County deputies are out at a Katy-area apartment complex where a man is reportedly barricaded inside one of the units after allegedly shooting his girlfriend.
The policy change, which does not affect the skills tests already conducted only in English, comes amid a federal crackdown on noncitizen truck drivers.
The City of Oak Ridge North says it has terminated the employment of a police officer after he allegedly showed up to work over the weekend smelling like alcohol.
Montgomery County detectives continue to investigate after a teenager was found shot to death outside a home in New Caney Saturday night.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested after multiple adults and children came forward alleging ongoing sexual abuse in Polk County.
A recent Carnival Corporation data breach may have exposed the personal information of millions of passengers, including more than 800,000 Texans. Cybersecurity experts explain how the breach happened and the steps consumers can take to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud.
Texas travelers who sailed with Carnival could be among those impacted by a newly disclosed cybersecurity breach that exposed sensitive personal information, including passport and driver’s license numbers.
A 15-year-old Black male was found dead from a gunshot wound outside a New Caney home late Saturday night. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded after a homeowner discovered the body upon returning home, and detectives have launched a homicide investigation.
Officers responded to a disturbance call a little before 11 p.m Friday night on E. Texas Avenue in the Goose Creek neighborhood. In a news release from the Baytown Police Department, they say officers located the suspect who then shot at one of the responding officers.
The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is mourning the loss of retired K9 Ultras, who served the agency faithfully from 2015 until his retirement in 2022.
A shooting occurred during a large party early Saturday in northeast Harris County, leaving one man dead and two others injured.
An Amber Alert has been issued for 6-year-old Kiara Hsieh, who was last seen in Dickinson, Texas, on Friday evening. She is believed to have been abducted and may be with 36-year-old James Ramirez.
A former Montgomery County Precinct 3 deputy, Louis Norman, was arrested after allegedly conducting unauthorized searches in police-only databases for personal reasons.
A new Texas law has changed how nearly 900,000 people in the Houston area shop for groceries — but weeks after taking effect, there are still major questions about whether it’s working.
The Galveston firefighters who rescued eight Houston students stranded nearly 100 feet in the air on a stalled roller coaster said the operation required hours of planning, improvisation and patience to prevent what could have become a tragedy.
To counter what appeared to be a GOP push to elevate Maureen Galindo, who’d voiced antisemitic stereotypes, national Democrats carpet-bombed the San Antonio area with $1.7 million worth of ads.
La Union Del Pueblo Entero has seen engagement at its 8,000-member organization drop off after the Trump administration’s immigration raids.
Two Texas teen pageant queens are turning their crowns into causes — from fighting bullying and supporting foster children to promoting agriculture and leadership for the next generation.
A Harris County family court judge will hear testimony on June 18 to decide if the children of accused killer Lee Gilley and Christa Bauer must return to Texas from South Carolina, where they are living with Bauer’s parents.
A federal immigration agent wanted in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s Minnesota crackdown has been arrested in Texas.
An 18-year-old man from Conroe, Alexander Marban, is accused of using an AI app to create nude images of underage girls by altering photos taken from social media accounts.
Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes is opening the first Texas location of her Dominique Dawes Academy in Jersey Village on May 30, 2026, offering gymnastics and ninja-style training for children from 18 months to high school age.
A homicide investigation is underway after a 20-year-old man was found shot to death Thursday night in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
A Cypress-Fairbanks ISD parent is speaking out after her seventh-grade daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by another student at Bleyl Middle School, and the family is now questioning how the incident was handled.
A Conroe restaurant owner says he paid a contractor more than $200,000 to build out a new restaurant location, but claims the work was never finished. The contractor disputes those allegations, saying he was nearly done with the project when he was fired.
The power struggle between old-school Bush Republicans and hardline conservatives predates President Donald Trump. But he has used his clout to help tip the scales.
KPRC 2 Investigates examines why some illegal game rooms across Texas continue reopening after raids — exposing loopholes, taxpayer costs, and a cycle law enforcement says isn’t stopping.
Galveston may not have the best reputation for its murky waters, but for anglers, it appears to be one of the best places to spend time with family, especially during Father’s Day weekend.
A clerical error in Fort Bend County’s voting system during a runoff election caused a two-hour outage, temporarily preventing some voters from casting ballots and necessitating manual updates to voter roll data at all polling locations.
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off in just two weeks, Houston soccer fans may want to budget a little extra for their game-day food orders.
A new nationwide study examining fatal intersection crashes reveals a troubling divide across Texas, with some cities emerging as among the safest in America while others are seeing deadly crashes surge.
A power anomaly disrupted electricity at a booster station in Cinco Ranch Thursday morning, leading to low water pressure and shutoffs for about 14,000 Inframark customers for approximately 45 minutes.
A Brookshire woman says she’s spent three years trying to get answers about a commemorative brick she purchased from the city — and now she wants her money back.
A Montgomery County Precinct 5 deputy has been suspended after allegations he shared photos of an arrestee — including her driver’s license — on Snapchat following a traffic stop and arrest. The department says the deputy’s actions may have violated its social media policy and an investigation is now underway.
A massive stretch of Texas Hill Country is officially becoming a new state park, and it’s set to be one of the biggest outdoor destinations in the entire state.
Texas' Ken Paxton and James Talarico focus their energies — and attack ads — on each other as the fight for U.S. Senate narrows to two.
Paxton’s blowout win on Tuesday compelled an alliance by necessity, if not natural synergy, between the attorney general and the Washington groups that spent months trying to elect John Cornyn.
The 54,000-acre Silver Lake Ranch, straddling Kinney and Edwards counties, has a 30-acre spring-fed lake. An opening date hasn’t been determined.
Rep. Christian Menefee has defeated veteran Rep. Al Green in a generational Democratic primary runoff for a newly created congressional district following Republican redistricting.
Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that undergraduate tuition and fees will remain frozen from increases at all Texas public colleges and universities through the 2026-27 academic year.
President Donald Trump is congratulating Texas Sen. John Cornyn for having a “great career” while also congratulating the man who beat Cornyn in a primary with his endorsement.
The boundaries of the 35th Congressional District in South Central Texas were redrawn in 2025 to favor GOP candidates as requested by President Trump.
A former state Supreme Court justice, Texas attorney general and a four-term U.S. senator, Cornyn had held on in the Republican Party as it transformed from the party of Bush, to the Tea Party movement and eventually the dominion of Trump.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins Republican runoff for US Senate, defeating longtime Sen. John Cornyn.
Texas Tech announced the NCAA has denied the school’s petition to have Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility reinstated after he acknowledged wagering on sports, including on his own team when he was a freshman.
An 11-year-old boy who went missing in the waters off Surfside Beach over Memorial Day weekend has been found dead, according to Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller.
Polls are now open across Texas for the primary runoff election, where voters will decide which Republican and Democratic candidates advance to the November general election.
John Cornyn is trying to fend off Ken Paxton. Both parties are picking attorney general nominees. And an oil and gas regulatory race has become uncharacteristically costly.
The Houston Astros haven’t had the start fans hoped for in 2026, but the squad gave its traveling supporters something to cheer about Wednesday night.
Texas voters head to the polls Tuesday in several closely watched runoff elections, including a high-profile Democratic congressional matchup in Houston and the Republican U.S. Senate runoff drawing national attention.
Search crews are still combing the waters off Surfside Beach more than 24 hours after a 11-year-old boy was swept away while swimming.
A 17-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after suffering serious injuries from a shark bite while aboard a boat offshore near Galveston, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Texas Republican Senate candidates Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton are going to be scarcely visible in public on the last day of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's runoff.
Harris County officials are continuing to investigate a deadly shooting at a Spring apartment complex that left two people dead, and authorities have now announced an arrest in the case.
Montgomery County deputies responded to an active shooting on Nottingham Street in the eastern part of the county near I-69 and SH 99.
A man was shot outside a corner store on Bellfort Ave. in Houston late Thursday night following an argument with a woman, who is now the prime suspect.
A man was killed and another injured in a shooting at Pine Gardens Apartments in Houston late Thursday night. Police say the incident followed an argument among residents who may have been drinking together. The suspect reportedly opened fire as the victims tried to leave. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
A former Magnolia ISD second-grade teacher has been arrested, accused of inappropriately touching multiple students during his time as a teacher at Magnolia Parkway Elementary School.
The department shared video of the capture. In it, you can see the small alligator that decided to take a swim in the pool.
The lawsuit comes after a Galveston County family said their 13-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a person she interacted with on the platform.
Waymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in a large swath of the U.
Ken Paxton is playing up President Donald Trump's endorsement as the Texas attorney general heads into the final days of U.S. Senate primary runoff against incumbent John Cornyn.
A new analysis of Texas Education Agency data shows public school enrollment declined by more than 76,000 students last school year, with Hispanic students accounting for the majority of the statewide drop.
As Harris County election costs climb, county leaders are exploring ways to reduce runoff elections, including consolidating election dates and ranked choice voting.
A man accused of spiking his pregnant girlfriend’s drink with an abortion pill in Montgomery County, leading to the death of her unborn child, appeared in court Thursday.
Scottie Scheffler won’t be the wire-to-wire winner of his hometown CJ Cup Byron Nelson again this year.
A rollover crash occurred early Thursday in the HOV lane of southbound Highway 288 near Hughes Ranch Road in Pearland, resulting in one death and two injuries.
As rain continues to move across the Houston area, health officials are warning that the wet weather is also creating the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Dallas’ Cooper Flagg, Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel and Philadelphia’s VJ Edgecombe were all unanimous first-team selections for the NBA’s All-Rookie team, which was unveiled Wednesday night.
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office says a case involving a man accused of secretly giving his pregnant girlfriend an abortion pill — leading to the death of her unborn child — may be the first of its kind in Texas.
A former correctional officer with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights violation after admitting he participated in a conspiracy to assault an inmate at a prison in East Texas.
Advocates say the federal government’s new work requirements and immigration crackdown has limited food stamp participation. The state says the recent decline is part of normal fluctuations in enrollment.
The Katy Tigers softball team has been lethal in the batter’s box, hitting more than 60 home runs this season, winning their last 18 straight games, and getting to the state semifinal round of the playoffs this weekend.
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune have identified at least 30 lawsuits filed by the attorney general over the past nine years that have a tenuous connection to the counties in which they were filed.
A Montgomery County man accused of secretly giving a pregnant woman an abortion pill that killed their unborn baby, has been officially indicted by a grand jury.
Galveston County has installed new AI-powered flood sensors in Friendswood and League City that officials say could help residents track rising water levels in real time and better prepare for dangerous flooding conditions.
Some party leaders are also also alleging GOP interference on behalf of Galindo, who said she would “turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists” if elected.
Fort Bend Independent School District says it will use new name pronunciation technology during all 12 graduation ceremonies this year, allowing students to record their names in advance to help ensure accurate pronunciation as they walk the stage. The district says the move is aimed at honoring students’ identities in one of the nation’s most diverse school districts.
If your next road trip includes a stop at Buc-ee’s, there’s a new gas payment policy you’ll want to know before pulling up to the pump. The Texas-based travel center chain has rolled out a new “pay-at-the-pump” rule that changes how customers using credit and debit cards can buy fuel.