For the first time, judges can deny bail to people suspected of violent crimes

The restaurant that was revamped by Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, is a must do experience for fans and non-fans alike.

Judge Dianne Hensley, who has been fighting the state judicial oversight body since 2019, is hoping to tee up a new challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.

The northbound lanes of Beltway 8 E. are shut down at Wallisville Road after a 18-wheeler lost its load Friday.

Baytown police responded to a family disturbance early Friday morning, resulting in the shooting of a man armed with a knife.

💛 Meals, smiles, and a lifeline! Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels keeps full service after community support halts planned cuts. Every meal counts—see how you can help:

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Texas’ new law regulating AI is set to take effect Jan. 1, two months after Trump’s executive order threatening to cut off some federal money if states pass “onerous” AI laws.

According to AAA, about 122.4 million people are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1

According to the National Retail Federation, nearly 159 million consumers are expected to shop on Super Saturday, the final Saturday before Christmas.

As more than 3.4 million travelers prepare to navigate Houston’s airports during the Christmas travel season, one Southwest Airlines employee is working to make their journey a bit more melodic.

The agreement comes after a judge put the Paxtons’ records under seal, prompting The Texas Tribune and other outlets to challenge the order.

In Waller, Texas, a crowd of neighbors, volunteers, and PulteGroup team members gathered with a single purpose: to welcome Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Cassandra “Cassie” Pierre and her three children home.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened in the 2000 block of Edendale Circle.

On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Aggies will make their College Football Playoff debut, hosting the Miami Hurricanes at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.

Newly-released state data tracked the long-term outcomes of public school students who enrolled a decade ago.

The county where more than 100 died in July floods wants to quickly build a $5 million flood warning system.

Our 1-hour documentary on the investigation into a robbery crew led by a sniper airs Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7pm.

Partners at the International Crane Foundation and The Conservation Fund have secured permanent protection of more than 3,300 acres of high-priority wintering habitat for whooping cranes near Port Aransas, Texas.

The man’s cause of death has not been released,

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Health providers and faculty members fear students will no longer understand the nuances of caring for transgender people, who tend to have higher rates of certain mental and physical health conditions.

The woman is currently in the hospital in critical condition

When it comes to school safety, every second matters, especially since gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children and teens.

The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings for the week of Dec. 15.

Six months after deadly July floods, Texas Hill Country camps are installing a new flood warning system to protect campers and rebuild parent trust.

From Haiti to Paris, to the United States, Guerdy Abraira reflects on

The attorney general's complaint form is the latest effort to enforce new state restrictions on which restrooms transgender people can use in public buildings.

Numerous drugs were seized and a 28-year-old man was arrested after authorities executed a search warrant at an apartment across from Klein High School during a narcotics investigation.

Montgomery Police Department arrested Judge William Waggoner last week for driving while under the influence and according to a search warrant, he told the officer to 'be aware that he is a judge.'

Seeking to pull mifepristone from the drug market, the states argued that the FDA did not properly evaluate the pill’s safety and effectiveness.

A Huntsville police officer is in critical condition after his patrol car was hit head-on by a driver in a stolen vehicle.

A student at a high school in Baytown was hospitalized after being stabbed during an alleged fight on campus.

A planned power outage is set to impact parts of downtown Tomball on Wednesday, Dec. 17, affecting nearby streets, residents and businesses.

Fans of the Texas Longhorns will have a reason to tune into Miami Dolphins games for the remainder of the 2025–26 regular season, as a familiar face is now under center.

Hidalgo criticized Parker, urging Democrats not to support her in the upcoming election, citing several reasons, including Parker’s backing of the TEA takeover of HISD and her refusal to support Hidalgo’s 2022 reelection bid.

The man said a witch that he met in Mexico made him commit the abuse, and also hacked into his phone and watched child porn.

The teen was found inside of a vehicle that has rolled into a ditch after the shooting.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the crash happened at Jackrabbit Road and FM-529 near Eldridge Parkway.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against five major television manufacturers, accusing them of secretly spying on Texans by tracking what they watch inside their homes.

While fentanyl has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in the U.S., advocates emphasize that death is not the only tragic outcome. Survivors often face permanent, life-altering brain damage.

Viewer records video showing rats on fresh produce at Humble Walmart

Spring ISD said patrols will be increased on their bus routes and around their campuses.

Outfielder Adolis García and the Philadelphia Phillies have finalized a $10 million, one-year contract.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the App Store Accountability Act yesterday, mandating stricter controls on mobile app marketplaces to protect minors from online predators and safeguard their personal data.

This comes after a man in his 60s was mauled to death by a pack of three dogs

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Spring ISD said patrols will be increased on their bus routes and around their campuses.

The committee explained that the changes are to balance enrollment while using district resources responsibly.

Parents are demanding answers after Pasadena police confirmed an investigation into alleged sexual assault at a local child care center.

Joe Ely, a legendary Texas singer-songwriter whose career spanned more than five decades, has died, according to a statement released Tuesday.

A longtime Dickinson police officer has died following a medical emergency, the department announced.

The mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday shook a crowd of more than 1,000 people celebrating the first night of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.

In a story published Dec. 15, 2025, about aviation safety, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Sen. Ted Cruz was threatening another federal government shutdown if new restrictions on military flights are not approved by the end of January.

The Associated Press has released its All-America team, featuring four Ohio State players among 10 first-team picks from the Big Ten Conference.

Funeral plans announced for Dave Ward, Houston’s longest-serving TV news anchor, with public visitation and services scheduled this week.

The Justice Department and California are facing off in federal court over the state's new congressional map that favors Democrats.

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Hundreds in Houston celebrated the first night of Hanukkah, while remembering the victims in Australia.

Fort Bend ISD is moving forward with its rezoning plans, but in phases, focusing first on elementary schools and middle schools.

Dave Ward, a broadcasting legend who became the longest-running television news anchor in the world during his remarkable 50-year career at ABC 13 Eyewitness News, has died.

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Downtown Tomball’s small business owners say they’re entering their most important stretch of the year. But an upcoming planned power outage — scheduled for Wednesday, December 17 — has many worried it could have a major financial impact.

The Woodlands Township is funding 30 new Flock license plate cameras in high-traffic areas as part of a partnership with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

In its first week, one group’s test of the new restrictions was met with ID checks at women’s restrooms at the Capitol while the Austin City Council moved to circumvent the law's intent.

Austin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.

We have ourselves a bracket and four first-round games to discuss.

Looking for restaurants open on Christmas Eve in Houston?

Discover the best holiday takeout specials and catering deals in Houston for 2025.

The driver of the vehicle did not stop.

The first fair will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m.

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Attention drivers in the Houston area: Major highway connector ramps will be closed each weekend starting December 12 through December 25.

The fire happened in the 21400 block of N. Werrington Way.

The three interventions come after the state’s education agency announced plans to take over Fort Worth ISD in October.

See Hot Wheels favorites, freestyle motocross, Bigfoot’s 50th birthday celebration and more at Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire in Rosenberg, TX.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an urgent alert this week to producers across the state to inspect their pastures for a newly detected and highly damaging pest.

The four finalists for the 2025 Lombardi Award have been revealed, and today is the announcement of the prestigious award’s 52nd recipient.

Emergency responders found a vehicle overturned and fully engulfed in flames in the 4900 block of Lauder Road and Ciceter.

H-E-B recalls Meal Simple Red Lentil Dal Soup in Texas after some packages were found to contain turkey and wild rice soup with undeclared milk.

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Deputies say the boy was only wearing pants and no shoes.

If you're traveling along the North Loop this morning, you may notice more cop cars!

Conservative and liberal tax policy experts said Abbott’s proposal would lead to higher housing costs and tax benefits flowing disproportionately to wealthy homeowners.

Classmates describe the warning signs of one of the teens arrested of allegedly planning a mass shooting on Pasadena Memorial High School's campus.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a 65-year-old woman reported missing in Atascocita.

Rep. Christina Morales, the new chair of the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee, said she wants to initially target five GOP-controlled districts, with a broader list to come later.

Holiday parties are amazing, but sometimes, you just need to make a swift exit.

Investigators believe the two suspects went to the rental property searching for one of the suspects' girlfriends but ended up at the wrong rental and shooting an innocent person.

Officers say the woman was found pinned underneath a car

Myra Lowrie, who calls herself the “cemetery lady,” reached out to 2 Helps You after she said she got the runaround trying to figure out who is responsible for the private road’s maintenance.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping review into the financial practices of nearly 1,000 cities across the state, including major metros such as Houston, Galveston, Dallas and San Antonio, to determine whether local governments are complying with state audit and transparency laws.

The Montgomery County Pct. 2 Constable’s Office says a deputy shot a suspect at a park in Conroe Tuesday.

Kuykendahl Road is shut down in both directions after a fatal crash just north of FM 1960 in north Harris County.

With the candidate filing deadline behind us, TribCast digs into the musical chairs that awaits voters in 2026

An employee at Angleton Independent School District was flown to a hospital Tuesday morning after being hit by a school bus, according AISD.

Investigators said the man would abuse the girls when their mother was asleep, incapacitated, or when he was supposed to be teaching them how to drive at 13 years old.

Two Pasadena Memorial High School students are facing conspiracy to commit capital murder charges.

Houston ranks among the top Texas cities in many ways, but the state’s largest city recently earned a distinction that’s far from flattering: it led the state in stolen vehicles last month.

Drivers, plan ahead