A Katy mom says strict pre-K eligibility rules in Texas’ new school voucher program left her three-year-old son with special needs unable to qualify.
In the gaming industry, the old saying is “the house always wins,” but on Thursday afternoon law and order turned the tables on an illegal game room in North Harris County.
A 34-year-old man is charged after police in Lake Jackson say he intentionally crossed a median in order to cause a crash.
Nine months after Lonnie Moore was found dead from a gunshot wound in his car, initially believed to be a suicide, his wife Breyanai Moore has been arrested and charged with his murder. The investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office revealed evidence contradicting the initial suicide assessment, leading to Breyanai's arrest with assistance from the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.
Sen. John Cornyn is going on offense against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as they fight for a Republican Senate runoff, and President Donald Trump’s endorsement hangs over it all.
The grills have cooled, and the judges have spoken after three days of barbecue, music, and celebration at the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, one of the signature kickoff events for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Austin police will hold a media-only press conference Thursday at noon to release critical details about the March 1 shooting in the West Sixth Street entertainment district.
Authorities are reporting major traffic disruptions in both directions on the Gulf Freeway following a crash involving a commercial truck.
Millions of Texans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see new restrictions on what they can purchase starting April 1, 2026, when a state-approved change takes effect, limiting certain sugary products.
Six people have been arrested in connection with a multi-million-dollar gold scam that targeted elderly people across Texas, according to the Friendswood Police Department.
Now 19 years old and a senior at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, Lee is the Republican nominee for Fort Bend County district clerk.
Turnout in the Democratic primary outpaced that on the Republican side for the first time since 2020, a notable distinction given the draw of high-profile Senate primaries in both parties.
Authorities say a man is now wanted after he allegedly fired two gunshots into the air near an elementary school in the Katy area Wednesday.
A Texas judge has declined to shut down Camp Mystic, where 25 girls and two counselors were killed in catastrophic floods last year.
The president could scramble the traditional assumptions about a runoff if he carries out his promise to make an endorsement “soon” and urge whoever he snubs to drop out.
President Donald Trump says he'll soon endorse a Republican candidate in the Texas Senate race.
Sheets’ campaign was boosted by major endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and industry groups like the Texas Farm Bureau.
Incumbent County Judge KP George, who is set to face a felony criminal trial next Tuesday, fell to fifth place in the Republican primary, effectively ending his bid for a third term.
Huffines avoided a runoff in a big-money race against acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick to be the state’s chief financial officer.
Polls for Tuesday’s primary election closed at 7 p.m., but if you were in line before the clock struck 7, you are allowed to cast a vote.
With a self-funded ad surge, Middleton overcame Roy’s initial frontrunner status, taking a commanding lead but falling short of the majority needed to win outright.
Steve Toth, one of the most conservative members of the Texas House, framed his challenge of Dan Crenshaw as a referendum on the ideological future of the Republican Party.
The Austin Democrat’s win comes after a bitter primary that focused on which candidate’s political and electoral strategy would get the party’s first statewide victory in over 30 years.
A lawmaker says a large immigration detention camp in Texas is closed to visitors and attorneys due to a measles outbreak.
A rule change for primary voting in two Texas counties led to mass voter confusion that eventually led to a state supreme court ruling, threats of more legal action and the potential that an untold number of voters could find themselves disenfranchised.
Learn how to spot dehydration in dogs with simple vet checks like gum moisture and skin pinch test. Protect your pup from rising Houston temps and heat risks this spring and summer.
Six analysts from across the political spectrum will join KPRC 2 News in-studio tonight from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. to analyze the incoming results of tonight’s primary election and the top issues driving voters to the polls.
A man has been found guilty of murdering his wife in 2023 after authorities say he ambushed her at her new home after she filed for divorce.
Known as Trey’s law, the legislation would make any non-disclosure agreement unenforceable if it prohibits or restricts revealing the sexual abuse of a minor or facts related to that abuse.
Texas is reporting high to very high levels of flu activity, and the Gulf Coast region continues to see steady cases well beyond the typical winter peak.
This Tuesday, Tribune reporters are watching two blockbuster Senate primaries, an open attorney general seat, and more high-stakes, competitive races up and down the Texas ballot.
Follow The Texas Tribune’s coverage of election results for the 2026 primaries for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, the Texas Legislature and more.
While he has stayed out of some blockbuster contests, the president has otherwise spread his endorsement generously in Texas. The strategy has helped him form politically beneficial alliances in the past.
Texas voters head to the polls in one of the most expensive Senate primaries in state history — a race analysts say could impact control of the U.S. Senate.
After a deadly downtown shooting, Texas Muslims report fear and backlash as political rhetoric intensifies and Austin’s first Muslim city council member responds.
More than 70 GOP House members signed a letter asking Congress to stop legal immigration until “proper vetting protocols” are in place.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion that says that a 2023 law that bans gender-transitioning medical care to minors also applies to mental health care.
Tensions are rising in the Middle East following the attack on Iran, and energy analysts say the fallout could quickly reach Texas drivers’ wallets.
The federal lawsuit argues Texas officials are engaging in religious discrimination by preventing Islamic private schools from accessing state voucher money.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding Texans about a tool they can use to help keep their schools and communities safe.
Women- and minority-owned businesses were removed from the Historically Underutilized Business Program in December by acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock, who argued he was ending a DEI program.
Federal and city authorities say the gunman who opened fire outside a Texas bar, killing three people and wounding more than a dozen was not on their radar before the attack.
President Donald Trump says he was not pleased with the way that negotiations with Iran were proceeding.
Rescue crews in an East Texas city completed an unusual and complicated rescue Saturday when a hot air balloon struck a cell tower, getting stuck over 900 feet above the ground with two people on board.
Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.
Tyler Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win the first three races of the season with a victory Sunday at the Circuit of Americas.
John Pierce, 22, was arrested in Texas City for allegedly shooting Jeremiah Olmstead on State Highway 146. Pierce faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and deadly conduct. Olmstead is hospitalized in stable condition, and the investigation is ongoing with police seeking further information from the public.
The federal government shutdown has led to longer wait times at Houston's William P. Hobby Airport due to a staff shortage at the TSA, exacerbated by employees working without pay. The shutdown began on February 14 following a funding impasse for the Department of Homeland Security, affecting agencies like ICE and FEMA, with no clear end in sight.
Tarkington ISD canceled classes on Monday following power surges that cut off electricity to the middle school campus, the district's internet hub. The surges severed phone lines and internet services, and due to outdated equipment, components need replacement before power is restored.
The 2026 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest in Houston crowned 'All Jacked Up' as Grand Champion Overall and 'Hardin County Go Texan' as Reserve Champion. Competitions included categories like Brisket, Ribs, Chicken, and Dutch Oven Dessert, along with new additions like the Impact Award for community service. The event also featured the Jr. Cook-off for young pitmasters and the energetic WCBBQ Games testing team skills, showcasing the blend of culinary excellence, community spirit, and Texas culture.
Authorities say a gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words “Property of Allah” killed two people and wounded 14 at a Texas bar.
A heated U.S. Senate race in Texas is entering its final stretch before voters decide Tuesday who will be their party's nominee in November.
Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico face off in the state’s first blockbuster Democratic primary in decades. The race will likely conclude Tuesday, with the outside chance of a runoff.
Authorities are responding to a deadly residential fire in Magnolia on Saturday morning, confirmed by the Magnolia Fire Department to have resulted in multiple fatalities near Wildflower Road and Lily Court. Details are currently limited, and residents are advised to avoid the area.
Trump’s last-minute primary endorsements that directly oppose the Texas governor’s selections came hours after he spoke at an event in Corpus Christi on Friday.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Democratic Senate primary, giving Crockett a big boost as she faces concerns about electability.
Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted fugitives have been captured in separate operations in Houston and Waco, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Friday.
More than $800,000 aimed at boosting youth voter turnout in Harris County has been awarded — and the decisions were made by the community itself. Through a unique participatory grantmaking process hosted by Collective Action for Youth, residents — not politicians or private foundations — decided which local and national nonprofits would receive funding to mobilize voters ages 18 to 35 ahead of the 2026 elections.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took a dig at Grammy-winning rapper and songwriter Cardi B after she announced her endorsement of U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
President Donald Trump says he's “pretty much” made his decision on whom to endorse in Texas’ heated Republican Senate primary, but he still refuses to name his pick publicly.
A proposed plan to turn a home in Arcola into a youth treatment center is raising concerns among some neighbors who worry about property values and safety, while city leaders say their authority to block the project is limited under state and federal law.
For the first time in 18 years, a brand new state park is set to open in Texas.
Texans get high marks for annual player report card, ranking seventh in NFL
The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.
Texas U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt’s rivals are increasing their attacks on the two-term Republican ahead of Tuesday’s GOP primary for U.S. Senate.
The Houston Texans are planning a sweeping new 83-acre mixed-use development in northwest Harris County — and for many residents, the big questions are: What does this mean for my taxes? And how will it impact my neighborhood?
Kane James Kellum, 34, of Nacogdoches is accused of using artificial intelligence to generate images of child pornography of minors that he knew.
Prosecutors say a grand jury has rejected indictments over the fatal shooting last year of a U.S. citizen by a federal immigration agent during a traffic encounter in Texas.
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced they are installing a permanent transmitter this week on Galveston Island.
Texas was brought up three times during President Trump's State of the Union Address on Tuesday evening. Keep on reading to find out what he said.
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that California’s attorney general can face a defamation lawsuit over comments attacking ExxonMobil’s plastics recycling claims.
Moody Gardens on Galveston Island is an ideal spring break destination, offering a blend of adventure and relaxation with attractions like the rainforest, aquarium, pools, a golf course, and more. Plus, with the hotel on the property, visitors can easily stay overnight and experience all of the attractions. Plan your trip now.
Texas Southern University says it has hit several key benchmarks in its first 25 days of “Operation Tiger Reset,” a 100‑day plan launched in response to a blistering state audit of the university’s finances.
Texas voters will head to the polls on March 3 to decide which Republican and Democratic candidates will advance in one of the state’s most closely watched races, the 2026 U.S. Senate.
Turnout during the first week of early voting for the Texas midterm election exceeded the same period for the previous two presidential elections, years that typically see higher voter engagement.
A woman lost her unborn baby after authorities say the father secretly gave her an abortion medication without her consent, Montgomery County investigators said.
Texas Representative Al Green was escorted out of the House of Representatives Tuesday evening after waving a sign during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Houston ISD is introducing Virtual LaunchPad, a new flexible online school option for high school students starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
A new study reveals Texas leads the nation in total remote job searches and ranks sixth overall for work-from-home interest.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has requested that the state pause the renewal of Camp Mystic's license until a full investigation into last summer's tragic events, where 28 lives were lost, is conducted.
Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.
Houston hosted the Utah Jazz in a game that got out of hand quickly, as the Rockets held a double-digit lead through the entire second half and cruised to a 125-105 win.
A Fort Bend County grand jury has no-billed former Houston Rockets player Patrick Beverley on charges related to an incident which happened in November 2025.