The American Cancer Society is releasing its 2026 annual Cancer Facts & Figures report on Tuesday, and for the first time, the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70%, a historic milestone in the fight against cancer.
Our detailed guide shows what will be on the ballot, mail-in voting information, voter registration requirements, important dates to know and much more.
Among the cases that are headed back to court is that of Robert Roberson, who argues he was wrongfully convicted of killing his daughter based on now-debunked science.
In December, 2 Investigates was the first to report on problems within the City of Humble’s Police Department.
Baytown is officially moving forward with the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center, a new multi-purpose venue designed to bring concerts, sports tournaments, and community events closer to home. The City Council on Jan 8 approved Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture to lead the design of the project.
Texas has launched an investigation into major grocery chains accused of spraying pesticides on fruits and vegetables in-store without disclosing the practice to consumers.
Officials say over 100,000 residents in the Texas border city of El Paso were left with little to no water after a main break over the weekend, and it was expected to take till mid-week for operations to return to normal.
Texas health regulators are considering sweeping changes that could dramatically reshape the hemp-derived THC industry, and many small business owners say the cost alone could put them out of business.
After being stuck in a sewer for several days, a man was finally rescued, according to the Ponderosa Fire Department and Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Two adults were found shot to death at a residence in Houston’s Bent Springs Lane neighborhood, with homicide detectives currently investigating.
Mikaylah Williams scored 20 points, capped by her 3 as the shot clock expired with 1:20 to go in the game, and No. 12 LSU handed second-ranked Texas its first loss this season, 70-65.
Jan Humphrey-Hanson surprised her husband David with a Brahman bull named Pretzel from V8 Ranch, fulfilling his dream of returning to his roots in Brahman cattle breeding.
A young Hispanic male was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle on Vistadale Drive in Humble, Harris County. The shooting, which occurred in the street, prompted an investigation by local authorities who are seeking four suspects described as Black or Hispanic males in dark clothing and masks. The victim, who did not reside in the neighborhood, was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by emergency medical services. Residents are urged to assist with surveillance footage, and the investigation is ongoing.
A Spring ISD mother says her four-year-old daughter was slapped twice in the face by a substitute teacher inside her Pre-K classroom, an allegation now under investigation by the district.
Houston welcomed back a familiar voice, Sarah Pepper, to take on emcee duties for the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon
More than 200 private schools in the Houston area have been approved to participate in the Texas voucher program.
Former Harris County Judge and Texas state senator Jon Lindsay has died, according to a statement released by a former colleague, Commissioner Rodney Ellis.
A vintage car repairman who ripped off customers by stealing the very vehicles he promised to repair has now been sentenced.
The Republican U.S. senator praised Trump’s border initiatives and said fully securing the border should take priority over changing immigration law.
Texas students in grades 4–12 can win cash prizes by writing a letter about how a book changed their life.
A shelter-in-place order was issued in Deer Park Friday morning after a chemical release at a processing unit.
Texas AG Ken Paxton says Crest maker Procter & Gamble will update kids toothpaste packaging to better show the recommended amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Texas joins 17 other states that are making it easier for foreign medical graduates to work as doctors here. About a quarter of the state’s licensed doctors were trained outside the U.S.
The Justice Department has asked states for their voter rolls with an eye toward purging ineligible voters. Democrats say sharing the data could violate federal election law.
Dallas and Williamson county Republicans are shifting away from using countywide voting sites on Election Day for Texas’ March 3 primary. Democrats will have to fall in line.
The only road leading to Pleasant Green Cemetery in Richmond has been repaired, weeks after 2 Helps You reported deep potholes were making the historic site difficult to reach.
During the event, Abbott spoke with 2 Investigates about an investigation he publicly launched Monday into potential fraud among childcare providers in Texas.
Texans rookie Alijah Huzzie capitalized on opportunity with first NFL interception
RodeoHouston took over New York City’s Times Square on Wednesday afternoon in a surprise pop-up concert to reveal one of its artists for this year’s entertainment lineup.
A Texas couple thought their website was hacked when nonstop alerts began until they realized a viral video had sent their jerky business global.
A Cleveland Independent School District teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a fellow student, according to the school district.
A Houston-area midwife facing felony charges in a historic Texas abortion case has fallen behind on payments for a court-ordered GPS monitor, according to proceedings in Waller County District Court. Defense attorneys say the monthly cost has been difficult to afford while the case remains pending.
Houston’s Pride Festival and Parade is making history by moving to Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the first time in nearly 50 years. The change, due to FIFA World Cup events later in June, kicks off a month-long celebration of diversity, advocacy, and community.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to expand on Texas’ controversial floating barrier during a Wednesday visit to the Rio Grande Valley.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas has set new records for both the number of Texans working and the overall size of the state’s labor force.
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against H-E-B and its contracted trucking companies after an 18-wheeler struck a car on US Highway 87, killing four women from Houston.
The trial of a former Uvalde school police officer accused of failing to protect students during the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting has been temporarily halted.
In a new video shared by the Houston Police Department and Mayor John Whitmire, city officials announced a stepped-up law enforcement effort aimed at improving safety on Houston’s roadways.
The first day of testimony in the trial of a former police officer accused of failing to protect students who died in the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school massacre turned emotional right away.
Inside the Fulshear High School gym on Tuesday morning, Al Burgess was back on campus.
A Conroe man who says he is disabled and battling cancer claims an encounter with police while panhandling last month turned violent, leaving him with serious injuries.
Texas American Federation of Teachers filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Texas Education Agency and its commissioner, Mike Morath, alleging the state unlawfully investigated educators for protected speech following the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah in Sept. 2025.
According to an analysis by SportsCasting, the Texas Longhorns lead the nation in estimated available Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) spending for transfer portal acquisitions, with a projected $23 million budget — the highest of any squad in the country.
A Sugar Land plastic surgeon has been indicted for allegedly performing surgery while intoxicated, according to the Sugar Land Police Department.
Texas serial killer William Lewis Reece has been transferred back to Oklahoma as he continues appealing his 2021 death sentence, with state appeals denied in 2025 and a direct appeal now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Reece, linked by DNA to multiple kidnappings and murders in Texas and Oklahoma in 1997, is serving life sentences in Texas for three murders while Oklahoma officials say an execution date will not be sought until all appeals are exhausted.
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the state has stopped Samsung’s use of technology that allowed it to spy on Texans in their own homes, according to a release.
The Texas Education Agency received hundreds of complaints about educators’ online reactions to the conservative activist’s death.
Industry leaders say what happens overseas can influence hiring decisions at home, even if changes don’t come quickly.
Opening statements are set to begin today in the first criminal trial connected to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, a case that could include emotional testimony from families of the victims.
A Texas prosecutor says a school police officer made no attempt to distract or stop the gunman during the school shooting in Uvalde in 2022.
Authorities say a male juvenile has been shot by the mother of another juvenile after a group was involved in a fight outside an apartment complex Monday evening.
Jury selection for the trial of Tara King was scheduled to begin Monday, however, King pleaded guilty to a capital murder charge before the trial began.
Mysterious seed packages from China are showing up in Texas homes. Officials warn they could threaten farms and gardens. If you get one, don’t open it—keep it sealed and call the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Possible murder charges will be filed after a man was found dead inside a home in Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office.
Several court hearings and policies affecting education, health and more will roll out in the new year.
A Texas judge has seated a jury in the trial of a former school police officer who was part of the hesitant law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting in 2022.
Lynette Warren, 67, was last seen around 1:15 p.m. Saturday at a Hilton Garden Inn in Spring, located at 23535 Northgate Crossing Boulevard.
One of the first officers on the scene at the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is about to stand trial.
Police arrested 44-year-old Joshua Warner on December 22, charging him with two counts of impersonating an officer. Investigators now believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Dickinson Police Department is thanking an anonymous Good Samaritan for rescuing an infant and the driver of a vehicle which crashed into Dickinson Bayou.
Joshua Warner was taken into custody on two warrants for impersonating a public servant on December 22, 2025. His bond was set at $500,000.
A special needs animal sanctuary in Willis desperately needs the public’s help in locating a missing emu named Archie, who fled the property after being spooked by neighborhood dogs on New Year’s Eve.
While fans trickled into the Orange Bowl stadium where tickets were going for as little as $39, the commissioner of the Big 12 said “everything is on the table” when it comes to rebooting the College Football Playoff, including potentially moving another round of games onto campus.
Tankerman sues BWC Terminals after Dec. 27 sulfuric acid release in Channelview, alleging no warnings and improper containment; lawsuit is pending.
These Ohio State Buckeyes won’t win the first back-to-back national championships in school history and the College Football Playoff still doesn’t have a winner from teams with the first-round byes.
During the pursuit, two deputies were struck by the suspect. The suspect then rammed into another patrol vehicle in the 21600 block of Dawn Timbers Court.
A 19-year-old suspect who authorities say severely injured a Huntsville police officer after crashing into his patrol car while driving a stolen vehicle has been booked into jail.
A northwest Harris County father is entering the new year hoping for answers after his only son was killed in a multi-vehicle hit-and-run — even as he knows no explanation will ease the loss.
Authorities confirm a body found Tuesday afternoon during a search is 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, according to KSAT.
Court documents reveal the Conroe Judge was arrested a second time during his probation in 2018.
Pilots aboard a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter experienced a laser strike to the cockpit while assisting the Harris County Sheriff’s Office during a manhunt.
Officer Sean Brinson expected to move to in-patient facility soon for rehab.
Neighbors in the Lone Oak community say a growing number of feral cats is affecting daily life, leaving behind dug-up landscaping, bird remains and what they describe as widespread cat feces throughout the neighborhood.
Texas will get the biggest portion of the first rollout of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in tandem with legislation slashing Medicaid funding.