Audrii’s Law is now in effect and will help protect children across Texas from child predators.

The Dallas Cowboys have signed cornerback DaRon Bland to a $92 million, four-year contract extension four days before the NFL opener at defending champ and NFC East rival Philadelphia.

A U.S. judge has blocked the government from deporting Guatemalan children who had crossed the border without their families.

The Organized Crime Task Force executed search warrants on Friday at “Mardi Gras,” a gambling establishment on Dickinson Avenue, and at the Texas City home of the alleged ringleader, Nancy Herndon, 64.

Julian Sayin had a 40-yard touchdown pass to Carnell Tate early in the fourth quarter, Ohio State got a couple of key stops in the red zone and the third-ranked Buckeyes opened the defense of their national championship with a 14-7 victory over top-ranked Texas.

Lee Corso has made his final headgear pick on ESPN's "College GameDay," choosing Brutus Buckeye.

The community in Kerrville, Texas, is coming together Friday night for an emotional high school football season opener between the Tivy Antlers and the Del Rio Rams.

From a 70-year retrospective by a Houston-born artist to live sumo wrestling, Broadway star Lea Salonga, and even a playful Pikachu exhibition — Asia Society Texas is bringing the world to Houston Southeast.

A former CVS parking lot in Sugar Land has become an illegal dumping ground and homeless encampment, raising safety and health concerns among nearby residents.

Officials say potentially hundreds of residents have been affected after a large fire ripped through a Spring Branch apartment complex Tuesday evening.

A feud over management of one of North America's longest rivers has been simmering in the courts for years.

A Florida man who fatally stabbed a married couple during a robbery is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Texas City High School has been placed on lockdown as police investigate a reported threat to the school, Texas City Independent School District stated.

Parker’s coming home next Saturday for a live show and he’s chatting all about what fans can expect from it.

High priority bills that propose banning THC have not moved through the Texas House, as the current overtime session could conclude in the coming days.

Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rain expected to impact the state through Labor Day weekend.

A United Express flight diverted to Austin after hitting “severe turbulence” and encountering pressurization issues.

The governor was expected to sign off on the new district lines, which passed the Legislature last week and aim to flip five Democratic seats in the 2026 midterms.

The suit alleges the new state law unconstitutionally silences the viewpoints of students and teachers. The law’s supporters say DEI programs use public funds to promote political agendas.

Missouri’s Republican governor is calling a special legislative session to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts.

HB 256 would prevent camps from correcting violations on the spot to avoid state penalties and reduce the number of camps serving on a state panel to a maximum of two.

Records show that Taylor Boilek was arrested in 2018 by authorities in Alabama for similar offenses.

After months of controversy, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation must tackle poor sales and legislative scrutiny as it takes over the games on Sept. 1.

More than 75 Texas camps have met dozens of safety standards to become accredited by the American Camp Association, which can be a lengthy and costly process.

The Texas Department of Transportation has initiated the 'Drive Sober. No Regrets' campaign, urging drivers to choose sober transportation options as summer concludes.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Thursday afternoon on IH-45 in Conroe, according to Conroe Police Department.

A woman is dead and two children were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a submerged vehicle in a causeway in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Christopher Maynard is slated to be the next leader of the Laredo university. Regents on Thursday also approved construction projects and new limits on faculty senates.

With just days left in the special legislative session, a bill to ban hemp-derived THC products in Texas hasn’t moved in the Texas House leaving parents, addiction recovery advocates, and some school leaders increasingly frustrated.

As CVS continues to scale its brick-and-mortar presence—closing more than 900 stores nationwide over the past two years—some of the shuttered locations are now creating a new kind of headache for Houston-area communities.

A man has been arrested after being accused of violently assaulting a 20-year-old autistic man while he was fishing along the shoreline of Galveston Island, the Galveston Police Department announced Wednesday.

Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira is seeking the Republican nomination for a House seat in Texas.

Lujan, a Republican, represents a state House district that covers southern and eastern portions of San Antonio, overlapping with the new congressional seat.

Firefighters said about four to five units were impacted by the fire.

The cause of this accident is still under investigation

The crash has led to a complete shutdown of the toll road as authorities investigate.

New laws range from school vouchers and water infrastructure funding to a ban on city and county-funded abortion travel funds.

Experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters. Musk’s company wants a piece of the project.

Adolis García, Joc Pederson and Kyle Higashioka each hit a three-run homer, Corey Seager went deep a team-leading 21st time and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 20-3.

More than 1,000 pounds of marijuana was seized during a multi-agency narcotics operation at a Stafford warehouse on Wednesday.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. complimented Texas as Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a prohibition on using state tax dollars on specific products with additives, among other measures.

Herrera, a gun rights activist with millions of online followers, said he was “disgusted” to be mentioned by the shooter. Herrera is challenging U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales in the Republican primary.

Gov. Greg Abbott will ceremonially sign Texas’ Make America Healthy Again legislation Wednesday afternoon at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

The Uvalde school district released only a small fraction of the documents it said would be made public related to the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre.

Flores, who was going to challenge Rep. Henry Cuellar, is returning to her old district after a newly passed map improves Republicans’ chances of ousting Gonzalez.

Some people use the drug to treat COVID, even though it's not approved by the FDA for such use.

A two-year delay on new mercury rules benefits coal-fired power plants, while chemical plants got an exemption from stricter air pollution standards.

Democrats say recent changes to the bill give too much power to the TEA and fall short of meaningfully easing the pressures of standardized testing.

Coach Ryan Day is keeping it simple for Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin before his first college start on Saturday.

Residents of Kings Colony say their neighborhood roads have been in disrepair for more than a decade, turning each drive into an obstacle course.

A bill addressing who can serve on the Youth Camp Advisory Committee is headed to the Texas House.

When your life is on the line, seconds matter. When paramedics rush into your home, hospital corridor or the side of the road, their job is simple and brutal: keep you alive — and do it fast.

Voting-rights advocates are suing to overturn all of the redistricting plans drawn by Texas Republicans meant to favor Republicans in 2026 midterm elections, saying the map weakens the electoral influence of Black voters.

On Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, Bridgestone debuted its free “Teens Drive Smart” driving experience at NRG Stadium, offering classroom instruction and hands‑on exercises intended to teach Houston‑area teens defensive driving and safer decision‑making behind the wheel.

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is likely done for the season because of a rotator cuff strain.

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Tribune climate reporter Emily Foxhall about the emotional pleas Camp Mystic parents made to state lawmakers and analyze the proposed new laws in response to the Kerrville floods.

The measure comes four years after the state’s highest criminal court ruled the agency could not bring election cases without an invitation from local prosecutors.

The skull was found resting on items set out for trash, police said.

As the City of Houston continues to examine how to handle residents experiencing homelessness, the topic of panhandling has returned to the spotlight.

The FAA has updated its policy to prohibit cordless curling irons and flat irons with butane or gas cartridges from checked luggage due to fire risks in airplane cargo holds.

A federal judge in San Antonio issued a temporary injunction Friday blocking the enforcement of Senate Bill 10 (SB 10) in a set of Texas school districts. However, Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday that districts not listed in the order must still display the Ten Commandments once the law takes effect Sept. 1, 2025.

Experts say the Texas Energy Fund is facing an energy market that makes new power plants more expensive and less profitable.

An enrollment drop could cost the Texas economy hundreds of millions of dollars, the reports say.

A group of 13 Texas voters is suing the state over newly proposed congressional maps, claiming the redrawn districts unlawfully dilute the political power of Black and Latino voters and violate both the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act.

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington says he's recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery.

Texas cities and counties have already had their budgets compressed by a variety of factors, including the state’s current property tax limits.

The Girls Golf Club, is a women’s social golf community, teeing up new friendships, confidence, and connections.

Sports Director Randy McIlvoy and VYPE Media's Matt Malatesta spotlight the teams to look out for.

Details remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing as authorities work to piece together what happened.

"This change in time was made to give the community more opportunities to engage and voice their concerns to their elected officials," the City of Houston said in a social media caption back in July.

The new law, SB 314, targets ingredients like brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, and red dye 3, among others.

A recent study by WalletHub captured the hardworking essence that Texans know all too well by naming it one of the hardest-working states in America.

Authorities say it happened just after 1 a.m. in the 2500 block of Attwater Way.

The Northwest Volunteer Fire Department said crews got the call around 3 a.m. at a home on Redding Springs Lane.

One lawsuit, filed by LULAC on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws.

Authorities in Galveston County have arrested a 20-year-old Texas City man after an investigation revealed child pornography on the man’s phone.

United States attacking midfielder Gio Reyna is switching Borussias.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to sign a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans maintain their slim majority in Congress.

The push to redraw congressional maps in Texas is shifting the dynamics of the state’s 2026 Senate campaign.

After the Texas Senate and House passed bills related to disaster preparedness and response at Texas youth camps, another bill seeks to reshape the Texas Youth Camp Advisory Committee.

Joe Milton ran for a touchdown and threw for a score, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-13 in the preseason finale for both teams.

Starting September 1, two new Texas laws—Senate Bills 1734 and 693—will take aim at reversing loopholes in the state’s property laws that have allowed bad actors to steal ownership of homes with alarming ease.

Even more parents are coming forward, telling KPRC 2 they’re experiencing child support delays. They say money is being taken out of paychecks, but it’s not reaching their kids.

Deputies in Houston County are being praised for their quick thinking and actions which helped saved the life of a man trapped inside a burning vehicle.

Listed at 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds by 247Sports, the offensive tackle is entering his junior season in 2025. He is currently ranked as the No. 2 player in the nation, the No. 1 player in Texas and the No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2027 recruiting class.

Five men have been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery and kidnapping in connection with a series of home invasions targeting Asian families throughout the Houston area.

Texas is favored to win the national championship, with Arch Manning leading the Heisman Trophy race.

Katy High School has been among the top programs in the sport for decades. With nine state titles, 15 title game appearances and 43 total playoff appearances, the Tigers are as battle tested as they come.

Moves by Texas Republicans and California Democrats to redraw their U.S. House districts could disrupt a rare partisan balance in American politics.

The Texas Senate has given final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature.

In this edition of Our Town, we’re heading to Houston’s historic Third Ward, where a simple Friday morning walk is quietly becoming a powerful force for change.

A recent spike in thefts of GMC Sierra 2500 trucks has left residents of the Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek community on edge. Fulshear Police report multiple thefts and attempts in just one week, reflecting a nationwide trend of rising GMC Sierra truck thefts.

An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 3-year-old girl from San Antonio.

The ongoing issues at The Retreat at Barbers Hill, managed by Asset Living, have plagued residents for several years, with conditions worsening over the past year, according to multiple residents.

Texas is taking a stand against the cruel practice of selling animals on the side of the road.

The felony money laundering case against Fort Bend County Judge KP George became more transparent on Thursday as prosecutors filed a, “STATE’S NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE EVIDENCE OF PRIOR EXTRANEOUS CRIMES/WRONGS/OTHER ACTS” with the court.

Casar moved quickly to coalesce Austin Democrats, launching his campaign for the 37th Congressional District Monday with endorsements from 42 current and former Texas elected officials.

There have been an increased in black bear sightings in East Texas, according to biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

A man who authorities say was mistakenly released from the Harris County Jail on Sunday has been captured in Florida.

Fans can catch him headlining at Punchline Comedy in downtown Houston tonight at 7:30 p.m. at 1204 Caroline Street.