Burrows added the charge to his list of interim priorities, instructing lawmakers to study ways to strengthen child protections on gaming platforms like Roblox.

Jackie Chesnutt, who lives outside San Angelo, is tired of pollution from nearly inactive wells. Experts say Texas rules allow companies to defer plugging wells for far too long.

A woman was killed and her husband injured after a firearm accidentally discharged inside a southeast Harris County home Saturday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A participant in the IRONMAN Texas triathlon died during the swim portion of the race in The Woodlands after going missing in Lake Woodlands near Northshore Park.

A Houston-area homeowner says Elios Solar stopped responding after installing her panels, leaving her unable to pay her bill and raising concerns about the company’s status.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas reported that peak energy demand could quadruple by 2032, but cautioned that its estimate is likely too high and must be revised.

Authorities in Montgomery County are responding to an 18-wheeler fire on the Eastex Freeway in New Caney.

Mayor John Whitmire told KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner in a one-on-one interview that the lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against the city is political and that he will not pursue an expensive court fight.

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled conversion therapy is free speech. Some LGBTQ+ advocates say the ruling applies to gender-affirming therapy, too, while others say the courts won’t protect them.

Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week is College Park High School’s Salem Sharif, who helped his Cavaliers to a 6A Division 2 State Championship for the first time in school history this past weekend.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the City of Houston over its recently passed ordinance that limits when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The annual Galveston County Fair & Rodeo returns to the Gulf Coast this week, with Opening Day set for Friday, April 17.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is expected to speak Thursday afternoon on immigration and federal enforcement efforts during a press conference following the Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.

Government watchdogs raised conflict-of-interests concerns, but Christian said his involvement in the venture is “separate” from his elected position on the Railroad Commission.

Democrats are boasting of eye-popping fundraising hauls in some of this year's most competitive Senate contests.

All eyes on the battle between legends and friends Kevin Durant and LeBron James

One person has been detained after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound at a northwest Harris County apartment complex Wednesday.

Manvel Mayor Dan Davis wrote a letter to President Donald Trump after the president posted and later deleted an AI-image of himself that appeared to depict him in the likeness of Jesus.

We now know exactly what funding is at risk and why the Governor says Houston could be forced to pay it all back.

A Montgomery County man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he used a rideshare encounter to contact and allegedly solicit minors.

The Austin Democrat’s haul is the largest-ever sum for a Senate candidate — in any state — in the first quarter of an election year.

Students at Sam Houston High School are grappling with fear, frustration, and heartbreak after learning that their classmate and soccer co-captain, 18-year-old Mauro Henriquez, has been deported.

Fleet Week is officially arriving along the Gulf Coast, with a parade of Navy and Coast Guard ships set to move through Galveston Bay and into the Houston Ship Channel.

Things got heated at Tuesday’s Houston City Council meeting, a day after the State of Texas threatened to pull more than $110 million in public safety grants over the city’s recently passed ordinance limiting when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Step Onward Foundation is using the power of music to raise awareness about homelessness and housing insecurity across Texas. The nonprofit is bringing that mission to a free “Sunday Funday” community event featuring live performances, food and more. Founder Patrice Pike and her band will also take the stage at Dan Electro’s on April 26.

Homeowners in Harris County have until April 30 to claim property tax exemptions they may qualify for, and officials say a new online tool is making the process easier than ever.

Houston is already feeling the impact of a growing dispute with the State of Texas over its newly passed immigration ordinance, as Governor Greg Abbott issued a sharp warning and police overtime has been halted.

Authorities have identified the worker who died after a trench collapsed at a construction site in Conroe over the weekend.

A new warning for drivers across the Houston area: keep your eyes on the road.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he is considering all options after receiving a letter from the State of Texas threatening to pull $110 million in state public safety grants from the city over its recently passed ordinance limiting when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Lawsuits against the Colony Ridge development northeast of Houston have been dismissed after state and federal agencies reached a settlement with the company, but questions remain about what relief, if any, will reach affected homeowners.

Regents must wait 21 days before the hiring can be made official and Susan Ballabina takes charge of the state’s largest public university.

The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Lululemon over concerns its popular activewear may contain potentially harmful “forever chemicals,” according to a release.

Federal agents were seen at a home in Spring on Monday morning as part of what authorities describe as a court-authorized law enforcement operation.

Emboldened by overturning Roe v. Wade, conservative legal groups hope Ken Paxton’s successor will help them overturn gay marriage and public school access for undocumented students.

Texas education leaders have approved a draft of new social studies standards, sparking debate over the role of religion, race, and how history should be taught in classrooms across the state.

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a home he was renovating in northwest Harris County, with authorities now saying foul play is suspected.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an adult man was found dead at a home in Spring on Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to a dropped call at the residence on Goldensong Court and discovered the deceased individual.

A diesel spill occurred Sunday morning at PEMEX Deer Park’s dock along the Houston Ship Channel. The source of the leak was identified and isolated, and containment measures are being deployed by the refinery’s response team.

Memorial Hermann Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas have reached a new agreement, restoring in-network access for BCBSTX Commercial and Blue Advantage Marketplace members after a contract dispute had left many patients facing higher costs and care uncertainties.

The Galveston County Fair and Rodeo returns April 17–25 at Jack Brooks Park in Hitchcock, opening with the Barn Yard Mardi Gras Parade. While featuring rodeo events and live entertainment, the fair’s main impact is its support for local youth in agriculture through scholarships, educational opportunities, and a youth livestock auction.

A 44-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband during a domestic disturbance at a home in northwest Harris County, with two children present but unharmed, authorities said.

At least three Texas counties were contacted this week by the Department of Homeland Security for detailed records about individual voters.

Counter-drone lasers will now be able to be used along the southern border.

The Waller County Tax Office discovered unusual activity during a routine review, prompting a criminal investigation involving a former employee.

Clarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf for nearly four decades.

Atascocita’s junior forward, Julian Sanchez, has helped the Eagles get to the 6A Division 1 State Championship game by scoring five goals in five games and becoming Atascocita’s all-time postseason goal scorer.

Atascocita’s junior forward, Julian Sanchez, has helped the Eagles get to the 6A Division 1 State Championship game by scoring five goals in five games and becoming Atascocita’s all-time postseason goal scorer.

The Cavaliers will play Summer Creek at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday at Georgetown High School.

After being laid off in May 2025, Houston content creator David Dominguez began using Meta smart glasses to spotlight overlooked small businesses at farmers markets, leading to viral videos and dramatically increased sales for featured vendors.

Nicole Truelove, 53, has been charged with filing a false report and felony tampering with evidence.

Splendora High School was placed on lockdown mode Thursday morning in Montgomery County.

Texas hemp industry leaders and advocacy groups have sued the state to block new regulations on smokeable hemp products.

Two female inmates both reported two different alleged sexual assaults by corrections officers at Hospital Galveston — and one of them is a well-known convicted killer making her first public statements about the incident.

The Hurricanes will face Atascocita on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Georgetown High School.

U.S. authorities say a Guatemalan man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a felony offense stemming from the crash of human smugglers' truck in Mexico that killed more than 50 migrants in 2021.

Before astronauts aboard Artemis II ever left Earth, they spent years inside a simulator in Houston preparing for nearly every scenario they could face in space.

For Galveston’s fishing community, the catch in the nets means little if there’s not enough fuel in the tank to get there. Rising fuel prices are squeezing margins for shrimpers, fishermen and seafood businesses across the island — and some warn those costs could soon be passed on to consumers.

A former Aldine ISD teacher who resigned while under investigation is now facing felony charges after a student told police he tied her up during one-on-one lessons and recorded video, according to Harris County court records.

A group of 19 camps said fiber-optic internet that lawmakers ordered them to install after last year's floods is too expensive or impossible to get.

The Texas Public Policy Foundation awarded the grant to Schreiner University’s Texas Center, which is led by a historian guiding the state in its social studies revision.

The lieutenant governor’s remarks are the latest sign that Republicans are worried about the fall midterms. The GOP has controlled the state House since 2003 and currently has an 88-62 advantage.

New images of the moon from NASA’s Artemis II mission are offering rare, detailed views from deep space, captured using a carefully selected set of cameras aboard the spacecraft.

The entire city of Arcola is currently without water Wednesday due to issues at its water plant, according to Arcola Police Department.

Camp Mystic filed to renew its license in March. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has repeatedly urged state officials to reject the application.

The Fort Bend County Deputy Sheriff’s Association is hosting a BBQ fundraiser to support the family of Deputy Kenneth Lewis, who was killed in a hit-and-run while assisting a stranded motorist on the Katy Freeway.

Hemp businesses also want to block a new rule that raises licensing fees by thousands of dollars.

The federal government is penalizing states for having a high error rate in their payments to food stamp recipients.

Almost 60% of students have filled out the FAFSA, but advocates worry immigrant students are missing out.

Students, parents and teachers say Texas’ new social studies plan feels rushed and will exclude key perspectives and historical events.

The former Chief Financial Officer of a company headquartered in The Woodlands has been arrested, accused of embezzling millions of dollars in company funds and using them for personal expenses.

Biblical stories like Jonah and the whale would be required reading for Texas public schools students under proposals that are putting the state at the center of another contentious wrangling over the role of religion in classrooms.

Texas health regulators have told Camp Mystic’s owners they are investigating hundreds of complaints following last year’s deadly floods that killed 27 girls.

Rep. Salman Bhojani, one of the first Muslim state legislators, joins TribCast to talk about the backlash his community has experienced in state government.

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History meets art in a powerful new way. Texas artist Dirk Strangely is debuting Souls of the Titanic, a 12-part fine art series created using authenticated coal recovered from the RMS Titanic sinking. Each piece honors real passengers and crew, transforming history into something you can see, feel, and experience. The collection introduces “Artifactism™,” a new genre where historical artifacts don’t just inspire the art they become the art itself. The experience also includes an immersive anniversary dinner on April 14 in Conroe, Texas, inspired by the Titanic’s final first-class meal, complete with live music and storytelling.

A bomb threat reported Tuesday morning led to the evacuation of a business in Pearland, according to Pearland Police Department.

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 home runs last year, hit his first of the 2026 season Monday night following a 10-game drought.

Alvin police are asking the public for help locating a suspect wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old.

Americans lost nearly $21 billion to cyber-enabled crimes in 2025, with cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence-related scams among the costliest, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s latest Internet Crime Report.

Small changes in your habits—and your vehicle—can make a noticeable difference in how much you spend.

Texas leaders are reviewing new social studies standards that could change how students learn about history, slavery, and religion, and not everyone agrees.

Authorities are investigating a late-night fire in Magnolia that damaged a structure being converted into a home spa, officials confirmed.

Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas for a 51-44 win to reach the women’s NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.

NASA granted KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding rare access inside Mission Control at Johnson Space Center as the Artemis II crew travels toward the moon, offering a firsthand look at the team responsible for guiding the historic mission.

Officials say a South Houston police officer who was shot in the head by a suspect during a traffic stop has been released from the hospital.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire rejected City Comptroller Chris Hollins’ warning of a potential $174 million deficit in 2026, insisting the city will balance its budget without raising taxes.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said a 3-year-old child was critically injured in what authorities believe was an unintentional shooting at a Channelview home.

The Texas Attorney General’s Office is investigating Sunrun and other solar providers over possible violations of consumer protection law, focusing on claims about energy savings, contracts, and system performance.

Office of the Ombudsman has no written policies on how to investigate allegations that education laws are being broken, even though it’s been accepting complaints for three months.

After a fatal shooting Sunday night where one person was killed and two others were seriously hurt, the City of Galena Park is making changes to ensure safety in the area.

Authorities say a man has been transported to a hospital after a major crash on the feeder road of the North Freeway.

Sugar Land police confirmed that 16-year-old Evalynn Tann, who was reported missing near Clements High School, has been found safe in Austin.

A Texas doctor is accused of illegally selling millions of opioid pills by recruiting others to pose as patients and reselling the drugs on the black market.

The La Marque Police Department says a search is underway to locate potentially additional remains after bones found in a wooded area on Wednesday were determined to belong to a human.

Thousands of patients across the Houston area are now dealing with confusion and financial uncertainty after a major contract dispute between Memorial Hermann Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.

This year’s Final Four at the women’s NCAA Tournament features a quartet of powerhouse programs, teams that have overwhelmed almost all of their opponents with superior talent and veteran coaching.