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A disabled Texas woman says thieves left her with just 30 cents in SNAP benefits, with no reimbursement available after a federal program expired.
Six years after Reagan Hancock and her unborn daughter were murdered, their family is pushing for a new Texas law to help prevent similar tragedies.
HISD students are gaining hands-on experience while offering affordable car maintenance to the public.
Loved ones are remembering a Channelview teenager as investigators search for the driver who killed him.
The company made a post on social media, saying the closing comes after the death of its founder.
Gerald Goines has been sentenced to five years in federal prison while already serving a 60-year state sentence.
A suspect is in custody as the FBI investigates a woman’s death aboard the MSC Seascape. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.
Starting Nov. 9, 2025, MSC Seascape will sail from Galveston with Texas-inspired entertainment, from live country music to the Big Texas Sailaway Party.
A 22-year-old bicyclist was killed on Pitts Road near Clay Road. The sheriff says the driver spoke to a deputy before leaving her vehicle at a gas station.
Texas' next governor wants to pause data center development over concerns about water and power, but the path to new regulations remains unclear.
Rodney Wayne Cearley was convicted of murdering Michael Grimes in 2007, but Grimes' remains have never been recovered.
HISD plans meetings between appointed and elected board members, but TEA still controls when the district can return to local governance.
Trump says his immigration crackdown may have gone too far as Houston changes when police officers are expected to contact ICE.
Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen says more than 250 arrests have been made during the Lone Star Rally, with the final number expected to increase.
According to the city of Seguin, the SUV they were in was traveling eastbound on I-10 when it went went off an overpass and landed on the highway below.
Three others were airlifted to nearby hospitals, per deputies.
Omar Lumbreras Oliva and Anna Deli Lumbreras were among those killed.
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered in the case.
Catch up quick on a whirlwind week of political change in the Lone Star State after the midterm election.
Ikea has been on growth mode in the United States and opened its second Houston-area store this year.
Do you work at one of them?
Highway 87 is closed between Gulf Shores Drive and Alberdie Drive. The driver stayed at the scene, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said.
Police say Ezekiel Martinez left the scene after striking the siblings. He was arrested Nov. 4 and faces two felony charges.
An adult was taken to a hospital. Drivers are asked to avoid the area while emergency crews investigate.
Thousands gathered at TMC Helix Park Saturday to honor loved ones, support families affected by Alzheimer's and raise money for research.
The search continues for 22-year-old Christian Munn-Holliday, who went missing after a crash in Louisiana in September.
Union President Douglas Griffith says the city should have waited for lawmakers, while FIEL says the change will ease fear in immigrant communities.
Hinojosa said the moratorium would stay in place until the Texas Legislature came up with real protections in state law.
Residents in the Country Village neighborhood say years of complaints have failed to resolve a flooded sidewalk that forces pedestrians into the street or through pr
Houston police say a traffic citation alone will no longer prompt a call to ICE. Local officials and advocates weighed in on the change.
Deputies were working a holiday shopping patrol when they responded to the call and linked the man to an earlier theft.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is changing how HPD handles ICE-related warrant checks, citing community fears and changes in Texas leadership.
Two days after the election, stocks plummeted amid uncertainty about the future of data centers.
TDW SmashZone opened in Spring, offering ping-pong, pool, arcade games, food and drinks, plus a private lounge with a $30,000 gold-plated table.
Houston home prices have dipped and affordability is improving, but buyers still need more than $100,000 a year to afford a median-priced home.
Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Austin Gigafactory by mid-2027 to make room for more Cybercabs. Here's what remains unclear.
Forensic genetic genealogy helped investigators identify Robert LaFaire, whose remains were found in a tree line in February 2023.
After more than 20 years sitting vacant, Sugar Land's historic Imperial Sugar Char House is getting a $15 million restoration. Here's what's planned.
Current Texas AG Ken Paxton has sued multiple out-of-state doctors for illegally mailing abortion pills, which abortion advocates say has chilled access.
In the video shared by a neighbor, you can hear gunshots and a person running from the scene.
Among the transition team members is Ernest Bailes, a former Republican state representative who opposed Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher plan.
A family is mourning two deaths after a Halloween shooting left an 8-month-old baby hospitalized. Relatives are speaking out about their grief.
Arin Allen’s partner says he left without his phone, wallet or keys. She’s asking neighbors for footage that could help identify a sedan.
Sunnyside residents are calling for action at a vacant former school, citing ongoing concerns about crime, illegal dumping and safety hazards.
Public works crews bagged 55 Flock cameras located along public roadways in League City on Thursday.
Residents opposed replacing the former Park Place Methodist Church and its midcentury mosaic with a gas station and retail center near the Gulf Freeway and Broadway.
The governor-elect has proposed suspending state taxes on gasoline and diesel, a plan that comes after diesel prices hit record levels in September.
Miguel Parra-Hernandez is still receiving treatment for a fractured leg and shattered ankle. His attorney says she has been unable to speak with him privately.
A northwest Harris County family is thankful to be safe after a car crashed into their home. Deputies are searching for two men who fled the scene.
The field includes four offensive linemen and eight defenders from three conferences. Four finalists will be announced Nov. 18.
A city official confirmed the replat application was withdrawn after residents opposed demolishing the former Park Place Methodist Church and its ‘Last Supper’ mosai
His family says he is shaken up but OK.
According to the Texas Lottery, a ticket worth $5 million was recently sold at a store on San Felipe.
Ezekiel Martinez is accused of leaving the scene of a deadly crash that killed Justin Padilla and critically injured his sister, Felicity Padilla.
Texas could more than triple alligator hunting season in 22 counties and allow nighttime hunts on private land under proposed wildlife rule changes.
Officers seized 75 fake Chiefs Super Bowl rings at Houston’s Bush airport in a shipment from China labeled as metal hairpins.
After French conceded on X late Tuesday, users reminded him of comments that created a firestorm.
Texas' election shakeup could reopen debates over sports betting and marijuana laws, but new leadership doesn't guarantee legalization.
After winning Texas' U.S. Senate race, James Talarico accused Elon Musk of seeking political influence and called for changes to campaign finance laws.
The unidentified man was found near Rankin Road in Humble wearing cowboy boots and a belt with the initials “RB.”
Neighbors caught children jumping from a burning Houston Heights townhome. Their father remains in critical condition after helping his family escape.
A woman in her 30s was found dead inside her southeast Houston apartment after a friend went to check on her. Police are investigating the unusual circumstances.
A 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite that crashed through a Spring home's roof in March will go on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science starting Nov. 6.
The governor-elect proposed using $17 billion from the state’s rainy-day fund. No payment or distribution date has been approved.
The 37-year-old Democrat said he wants to overhaul campaign finance laws, push for term limits and work across party lines following his historic election victory.
Police said the tanker was empty and the hazmat response involved fuel and engine fluids leaking from the truck’s cab.
Houston's Pancho Claus is ending a 45-year holiday tradition as creator Richard Reyes cites declining health, financial struggles and other setbacks.
Jermael Jones, who also goes by Junior, was last seen on foot around 8:30 p.m. Monday in the 10500 block of Vinca Minor Lane.
The Lone Star College system office near the intersection of Gosling and Research Forest was placed on lockdown on Wednesday.
The Woodlands High School was placed on lockdown due to a phone threat. The all-clear was issued around 2:20 p.m.
Kalshi’s election trading topped $2.5 billion, nearly doubling its 2024 total as traders weighed the battle for Congress.
A son's tribute to his father grew into hundreds of "I Voted" stickers covering a Houston memorial after Election Day.
Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott in a historic Texas election. See how South Texas and Harris County helped shape her victory.
The FBI told KHOU 11's Jeremy Rogalski that the information in the post is false and that no election-related operation took place.
Sen. John Cornyn congratulated James Talarico on his historic Texas Senate win and offered assistance as the Democrat prepares to take office.
The Texas Railroad Commission regulates the state’s energy industry.
James Talarico won Texas' U.S. Senate race. Here's when the new Congress convenes in 2027 and what happens when lawmakers take office.
Ebrahim and Zafar Bozorgi were just 6 and 1 when they disappeared. Investigators say their father may have taken them to Iran.
If elected, Tucker will usher in a new era for the agriculture department as the agency’s first Democratic commissioner since Jim Hightower in 1990.
James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa celebrated their historic Texas election wins at Whataburger.
Republicans were heading toward losses in two U.S. House seats they already controlled and appeared on track to flip no more than one of their gerrymander targets.
Sarah Eckhardt won the Texas comptroller race on Election Day, becoming the first Democrat in decades to oversee state spending.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott in the Nov. 3 election. Here's when she'll officially become Texas' first Latina governor.
Texas Democrats scored historic victories Tuesday. KHOU 11 political Brandon Rottinghaus explains how shifting Latino, suburban and rural voting changed things.
The Texas Attorney General plays a major role in consumer protection, child support and defending state laws.
Hinojosa said Abbott called to congratulate her and offered to help with the transition after conceding his bid for a fourth term.
Democrat Letitia Plummer claimed victory over Republican Orlando Sanchez in the race to replace outgoing Judge Lina Hidalgo.
Garcia, first elected to Congress in 2018, will return to Washington for a fifth term.
Mealer’s campaign manager confirmed the Republican conceded to Democrat Leticia Gutierrez in the race for the Houston-area seat.
These are results from Tuesday's midterm elections
Wayne Crawford was last seen walking in the 4900 block of Culmore Drive around 3 p.m. on Nov. 2, according to the alert.
James Talarico is seeking a breakthrough against Ken Paxton in a state that last elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 1988.
Cody Allen Laviolette remains jailed on combined bonds of $5.4 million as investigators ask anyone with information to come forward.
The Election Day count follows more than 1 million early votes in Harris County. Polls remain open until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Huff Brewing Co. will close Dec. 31, with events and beer releases planned before its final day.
A woman died in a Houston house fire after Día de los Muertos decorations apparently caught fire, police said.
A homeowner in his 80s shot and killed a man he said was stealing property inside his Spring-area home, according to Harris County investigators.
Firefighters worked to free a man pinned inside an overturned excavator at a north Houston equipment business. His condition has not been released.
Firefighters worked to free a man pinned inside an overturned excavator at a north Houston equipment business. His condition has not been released.
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