Metcalf: Texas prepares for its first 765-kilovolt transmission lines
The legislative interim is when the next session’s agenda takes shape. State Rep. Will Metcalf on grid capacity, property rights, and the 765-kV build ahead.
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2 Houston restaurants burglarized days apart, owners say break-ins add to small business struggles
Two Houston restaurant owners are cleaning up and assessing their losses after separate burglaries just days apart, with both crimes captured on surveillance video.
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Trump to headline RNC fundraiser in Houston aimed at boosting Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign
An analysis by AdImpact suggests that Paxton, Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, and groups supporting both campaigns could spend roughly $440 million on the Texas Senate race, making it the second-most expensive U.S. Senate contest in history.
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Houston weather: Heat advisory extended through Tuesday
A Heat Advisory has been extended through 7 p.m. Tuesday. Highs climb near 100° inland, with steamy humidity pushing the feels-like temperature into the 106° to 110° range.
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The Nest of Kingwood celebrates 5-year anniversary
The Nest of Kingwood celebrates 5-year anniversary Community Impact
Texas adds 1,600 jobs in July as private-sector employment grows
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 1,600 nonfarm jobs in July, while employment increased from June across the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas.
River Oaks District to make way for Latin American-influenced luxury boutique this fall
River Oaks District to make way for Latin American-influenced luxury boutique this fall Community Impact
HPD Uber pursuit video raises questions about civilian vehicle policy
Houston Uber driver Anthony Baines transported HPD officers during a foot pursuit, raising questions about civilian consent, police policy, safety and insurance coverage.
Texas police reveal no criminal findings and close case into death of Bills' DT Ed Oliver's son
Texas police reveal no criminal findings and close case into death of Bills' DT Ed Oliver's son Houston Chronicle
See the raises Houston and Harris County elected officials got this year
See the raises Houston and Harris County elected officials got this year Houston Chronicle
Houston has one of the best new restaurants in U.S. in 2026
Houston has one of the best new restaurants in U.S. in 2026 Chron
Major Texas highway getting speed limit drop and new safety upgrades
TxDOT is reducing the speed limit on this state highway to 50 mph and asking drivers to submit safety feedback for an upcoming town hall.
Fifth Ward apartment residents go days without power in Houston heat
Fifth Ward apartment residents go days without power in Houston heat Houston Chronicle
Neighbor sentenced after shooting teen while he buried pet guinea pig
A man was sentenced to prison for shooting a teen who was burying his pet guinea pig last year. The shooting happened shortly after midnight on July 25, 2025, in the 7700 block of Belgard Street in southeast Houston. Police said Emmanuel Menchaca, who was 18 years old at the time, had just return...
Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to 2025 shooting of teen, sentenced to 9 years behind bars
John Martin Dixon, who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List in 2025, has taken a plea deal in connection with the shooting of a teen in 2025.
Harris County crash: Driver charged following weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child
A driver has been charged in connection with a weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child.
Shiva Indian Restaurant closed in August after 35-year reign in Houston | Bellaire - Meyerland - West University
Shiva Indian Restaurant closed in August after 35-year reign in Houston | Bellaire - Meyerland - West University Community Impact
Texas fall weather forecast: What experts are saying about autumn weather in 20266h ago
Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from people who later sought asylum in US6h agoTexas Gov. Greg Abbott asks court to reject Minnesota bid to force extradition of ICE officer
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott asks court to reject Minnesota bid to force extradition of ICE officer ABC13 Houston
Smash City Burgers to host grand opening for Katy location | Katy - Fulshear
Smash City Burgers to host grand opening for Katy location | Katy - Fulshear Community Impact
City of Houston says rainy day fund will go up to $26 million
City of Houston says rainy day fund will go up to $26 million ABC13 Houston
Houston-area man arrested for thousands of AI-generated child pornography
A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they describe as thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, according to authorities.
Earl Ashley Simmons - Crowder Funeral Home
Earl Ashley Simmons Crowder Funeral Home
Lawsuit claims disgraced Houston cop's lies landed man in prison for 7 years
Lawsuit claims disgraced Houston cop's lies landed man in prison for 7 years Houston Chronicle
NASA Taps Texas to Strengthen Skilled Aerospace Workforce
NASA Taps Texas to Strengthen Skilled Aerospace Workforce Greater Houston Partnership
Gov. Abbott presents Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to military heroes
Gov. Greg Abbott awarded Texas' highest military honor to Vietnam veteran Sgt. Rickey Wittner and posthumously to fallen Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram during a Capitol ceremony.
Tray Mounce Named Executive Vice President and Houston Regional President
Tray Mounce Named Executive Vice President and Houston Regional President Texas Border Business
From one restaurant to 6 locations, Local Table has been serving Houston for a decade
Local Table is celebrating a decade of serving Houston-area diners. The family-owned and operated restaurant opened its first location in Katy in 2016 and has since grown to six locations, with its newest restaurant opening in Missouri City. The restaurant was created with a goal of bringing grea...
Will Clayton Parkway lane closures planned near IAH this week | Lake Houston - Humble - Kingwood
Will Clayton Parkway lane closures planned near IAH this week | Lake Houston - Humble - Kingwood Community Impact
Alliance Building Houston-Area Complex Amid Declining Multifamily Construction
Alliance Building Houston-Area Complex Amid Declining Multifamily Construction Bisnow
Supreme Court Rules Trump Mail-In Ballot Order Will Move Forward
Supreme Court Rules Trump Mail-In Ballot Order Will Move Forward News Radio 1200 WOAI
Concerns grow over Flock cameras across Houston area amid investigations for possible misuse
Concerns grow over Flock cameras across Houston area amid investigations for possible misuse ABC13 Houston
Deshaun Watson named Browns starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders
Former Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson has officially earned the starting quarterback nod for the Cleveland Browns, beating out former Texas high school football star Shedeur Sanders for the Week 1 opener.
PREVIEW: Harris County commissioners to talk planning studies, capital improvements | Spring - Klein
PREVIEW: Harris County commissioners to talk planning studies, capital improvements | Spring - Klein Community Impact
Montrose TIRZ adds two new projects to capital improvement projects
Montrose TIRZ adds two new projects to capital improvement projects Community Impact
Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
UPDATED La Marque mayor arrested on indecent exposure charge, residents call for resignation
La Marque Mayor Keith Bell is facing a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge after being arrested Friday at a business park in Angleton. Bell posted a $75,000 bond the following day, according to records. The arrest is drawing sharp reactions from residents of La Marque, a city of about 20,000 peo...
Ken Paxton's net worth jumped in latest financial disclosure
Ken Paxton's net worth jumped in latest financial disclosure Houston Chronicle
Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after scoring a basket during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after scoring a basket during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Lufkin Daily News
UPDATED Nearly 9 years after Harvey, upstream homeowners still waiting for federal compensation
Nearly nine years after Hurricane Harvey flooded thousands of homes near the Addicks and Barker reservoirs, property owners involved in a yearslong legal battle with the federal government are still waiting for compensation. A federal court ruled the government was liable for flooding private pro...
Liberty County deputy arrested on multiple charges, court docs show
A Liberty County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested on several charges, jail records show.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 24, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
'Couldn't find a school': Why only 76% of Texas' school voucher recipients have used them
'Couldn't find a school': Why only 76% of Texas' school voucher recipients have used them Houston Chronicle
Abbott asks court to reject Minnesota bid to force extradition of ICE officer
The Texas governor said he has doubts Christian Castro is a fugitive subject to extradition, adding the state is still investigating. A hearing on keeping him in custody is Tuesday.
Houston-area football players tell ABC13 they've prepared all summer for high school football
Houston-area football players tell ABC13 they've prepared all summer for high school football ABC13 Houston
TEA printing delays leave Texas schools scrambling for Bluebonnet materials
TEA printing delays leave Texas schools scrambling for Bluebonnet materials Houston Chronicle
Hello Houston (August 24, 2026)
Today: We talk with the founder of the female-focused platform Womena, learn the fact from fiction on how data centers work, find out how college students can stay healthy as they head back to school, and more.
73-year-old man dies after SUV collides with train in north Harris County
73-year-old man dies after SUV collides with train in north Harris County Houston Chronicle
‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect pleads not guilty ahead of Aug. 31 trial
James Elmore, 61, is charged with secondary felony manslaughter for allegedly causing the death of Laura Miller in September 1984. He is accused of preparing a vial of cocaine for his alleged friend and prime suspect, Clyde Hedrick, to give to Miller.
Houston man killed after trying to get around train crossing arms
Houston man killed after trying to get around train crossing arms Chron
Houston-area postal workers accused of stealing nearly $24 million in checks
In court documents, federal prosecutors allege three Houston-area mail carriers were recruited to find and steal checks they handled in their United States Postal Service duties and sell them for profit. In total, five were indicted.
UPDATED Houston heat this week: Triple-digit temperatures and dangerous feels like temps continue
More heat, humidity and triple-digit temps: We hit 100° again on Sunday afternoon, marking the fourth time this week and the fifth time this summer that Houston has reached the century mark. More triple-digit temperatures are in the forecast. Combined with Houston’s humidity, afternoon heat index...
3 Houston USPS mail carriers, 2 others accused of check theft scheme
Two Houston residents and three U.S. Postal Service mail carriers are facing federal charges after allegedly participating in a scheme to steal checks from mail routes and sell them, according to federal court documents.
Homicide detectives investigating after body found by driver in Houston’s 5th Ward10h ago
Rented an apartment between 2018 and 2025? How to check whether you may qualify for the RealPage settlement10h ago
Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
Texas man accused of recruiting mail carriers into multimillion-dollar check theft ring
Texas man accused of recruiting mail carriers into multimillion-dollar check theft ring 9News
Houston radio favorite is back months after mysterious exit
Houston radio favorite is back months after mysterious exit Chron
Historic Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’ at center of preservation effort
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Indiana Gov. Braun prompts investigation into NIPSCO following mass power outages
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is directing several state agencies to launch investigations into the utility provider, NIPSCO, as thousands of Hoosiers remain without power following severe weather that struck two weeks ago.
Can counties stop data centers? Ken Paxton won’t say.
Can counties stop data centers? Ken Paxton won’t say. Houston Chronicle
Deaf migrants deported without access to sign language interpreters11h ago
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