Vikki Goodwin defeats Houston union leader in lieutenant governor Democratic runoff
The Austin lawmaker now faces an uphill battle against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the state’s second-highest executive, in November.
May 27, 2026Open source
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Christian Menefee defeats longtime Houston Rep. Al Green in Texas’ new 18th Congressional District
Green’s loss means the Texas House delegation is losing one of its most senior members, who served more than 20 years in Congress.
May 27, 2026Open source
Thousands of CenterPoint Energy customers without power as storms continue to move through Houston area
Thousands of customers are without electricity across the Houston area as severe thunderstorms move through Southeast Texas, according to the latest data fro...
May 27, 2026Open source
Traffic: US-290 westbound lanes at FM 1960 closed due to 18-wheeler accident
Expect major traffic delays in northwest Houston along the Northwest Freeway due to a heavy truck accident.
May 27, 2026Open source
Woman rescued from ship channel near Port Houston
A woman has been rescued from the ship channel near Port Houston, according to officials.
May 27, 2026Open source
Live updates, results: Texas primary runoff election 2026 in Houston
Live updates on the Texas Democratic and Primary Runoff Elections in Houston, Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County and the surrounding areas on...
May 27, 2026Open source
Santos and Paintsil score first-half goals in 3rd straight 1-1 draw between Dynamo and Galaxy Houston's Gui...
Houston's Guilherme Santos matched a first-half goal by Los Angeles' Joseph Paintsil and the Dynamo and Galaxy played to a 1-1 draw.
May 26, 2026Open source
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez leaves Saturday's game with back spasms
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez left Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning
May 23, 2026Open source
Houston-area severe weather: Lightning, high water and waterspout photos and videos
An early morning severe storm rumbled through the Houston area, before another shot of severe weather and flash flooding in the afternoon.
May 23, 2026Open source
LIST: High water locations across Houston as storms move through
This list of high-water spots from Houston TranStar will be updated automatically.
May 23, 2026Open source
Shooter at large after killing 1 man, injuring another during argument in NW Houston, police say
One man is dead, and another is in the hospital after a shooting on Friday night in northwest Houston, police said.
May 23, 2026Open source
Bush Airport to be 1 of 3 U.S. entry points for travelers from certain countries amid Ebola outbreak
Houston will be one of three airports designated to screen passengers traveling from certain countries into the U.S. as the Ebola outbreak spreads
May 23, 2026Open source
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Paxton thanks Cornyn, pounces on Talarico after big Senate win
Paxton’s win was evident early on, when he was holding a nearly 2:1 vote margin over incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn most of the night.
May 27, 2026Open source
Active shooter reported in New Caney area; 'multiple' people shot
Law enforcement is responding to an active shooting near Nottingham Street. Anyone nearby is asked to avoid the area.
May 23, 2026Open source
Suspect, victim in deadly Splendora shooting knew each other, officials say
It's believed an argument turned violent after a "vehicle accident" on Thursday.
May 22, 2026Open source
1 dead, 3 hurt after rollover crash in Pearland toll lane on Highway 288
A rollover crash occurred early Thursday in the toll ramp of southbound Highway 288 near Hughes Ranch Road in Pearland, resulting in one death and three inju...
May 21, 2026Open source
Texas congressional candidate who lost Republican primary arrested for allegedly assaulting wife
Brett Jensen, who ran for Texas’ 8th Congressional District as a lifelong conservative, was arrested Sunday night and charged with assault-family violence...
May 18, 2026Open source
Authorities recover body of missing kayaker in West Galveston Bay
The Coast Guard says crews with Texas Parks and Wildlife have recovered the body of a man who went missing while kayaking in West Galveston Bay.
May 18, 2026Open source
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Off-duty officer rescues child trapped inside claw machine
An off-duty St. Charles County police officer rescued a young girl who became trapped inside a claw machine at a bowling alley.
May 21, 2026Open source
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A decade after Standing Rock protests, contentious segment of Dakota Access oil pipeline gets OK
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal officials on Thursday gave final approval for the Dakota Access oil pipeline to continue operating its contentious Missouri R...
May 21, 2026Open source
Missouri Tries to Ignore Petition and Brute Force Gerrymander into Place
A citizen group filed a new lawsuit attempting to force Missouri’s Secretary of State to stop slow-walking his certification of a petition that would put t...
May 19, 2026Open source
Missouri Tries to Ignore Petition and Brute Force Gerrymander into Place
A citizen group filed a new lawsuit attempting to force Missouri’s Secretary of State to stop slow-walking his certification of a petition that would put t...
May 19, 2026Open source
Arrest made after remains of missing Missouri Valley man found, ruled homicide
Nearly three years after a Missouri Valley man disappeared, investigators say remains found in rural Harrison County led to a murder arrest this week.
May 19, 2026Open source
Missouri legislature ends drama-reduced week with key agenda items now up to voters
Missouri lawmakers spent the past week working on wide-ranging omnibus bills that weren’t nearly as controversial as those of the final weeks in past sessi...
May 16, 2026Open source
Shifting attitudes on menopause drive states to push for new protections
The topic of menopause used to be taboo, but there has been a generational shift in recent years that has led to more legislation in statehouses around the c...
May 16, 2026Open source
Missouri legislature ends 2026 session marked by GOP wins, fewer meltdowns
The Missouri General Assembly adjourned Friday without the factional warfare and late-session meltdowns that have come to define the Capitol in recent years.
May 16, 2026Open source
St. Louis activist: City's Rams settlement plan is a 'multi-level governmental failure' one year after tornado
Kayla Reed, who organized the grassroots People's Response, says governments at every level have failed tornado survivors and the clock is running out
May 16, 2026Open source
'Life is so much brighter now,' says St. Louis family who recovered after May 16 tornado
"We love our new place. God has helped us to recover after that tornado," said Shakkia Miller.
May 16, 2026Open source
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