1 dead after stabbing at Houston METRO bus stop, suspect in custody
One person is dead, and a suspect is in custody following a stabbing at a Houston METRO bus stop in Trinity/Houston Gardens on Tuesday afternoon.
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20-year-old Houston-area man facing 3 felonies after being attacked by K-9 tells his side of the story
"I was in fear," Christopher said. "I was wondering, am I going to get shot, or is this dog going to take a piece of me? Are they going to beat me up? I didn't know what to think."...
parks
Camp Mystic under investigation for manslaughter, other criminal charges
Twenty-eight people died at the Christian girls' camp during July 2025's deadly flooding in the Hill Country.
safety
Fulshear Police Department Captain takes aim at teen distracted driving with 'rookie responders' course
Fulshear Police Capt. Mike McCoy reached a milestone Tuesday by educating his 8,500th student through "Rookie Responders," a monthly course created nine years ago to prepare young drivers for traffic stops and road hazards....
government
No decision made on possible NHL expansion to Houston or Austin, Texas, after board discusses it
Meeting for the first time since the NHL began exploring expansion to Houston or Austin, Texas in June, the league’s Board of Governors discussed the topic on Tuesday but did not make any decisions, according to Commissioner Gary Bettman. Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly spoke to bi...
schools
3 teens charged in alleged sexual assaults at Harris County private school
Three former student-athletes from a West Houston private school are facing felony charges following a law enforcement investigation into alleged sexual assaults and harassment in campus locker rooms, restrooms, and team buses....
safety
Gov. Abbott activates Texas emergency resources ahead of flood threat
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as heavy rain and flooding threaten parts of West Texas and the Texas Panhandle....
schools
15-year-old Spring ISD student dies following shooting near Spring ISD's Westfield High School
Authorities are investigating after a 15-year-old Spring ISD student was shot and died near Spring ISD’s Westfield High School on Tuesday afternoon, officials say....
government
Houston may start mailing parking tickets, and not everyone is happy about it
Houston drivers could soon receive parking citations instead of finding them on their windshields, under a new ordinance being considered by Houston City Council. The proposed change would give parking enforcement officers the option to mail citations directly to vehicle owners. ...
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APD, Travis County DA launch independent investigation into ICE shooting
Austin law enforcement have started their own investigation the shooting of Wilber Garces Perez and have asked federal investigators for "key" pieces of evidence....
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Houston weather: Warm temperatures to continue for Wednesday
Lots of sunshine with very limited rain is expected through the rest of the week. Temperatures ease slightly into the low to mid 90s, while drier air brings lower humidity and heat index values below 100° by late week....
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t intervene in Alaska surrogate’s custody battle over Texas-born child
The decision comes days after the Texas Supreme Court ruled the child's genetic parents can transport him to California, where they live, to get further medical care for a serious heart condition....
business
Federal court allows SpaceX and Federal Government to proceed with Texas land exchange
A federal court has denied an injunction against a land exchange between SpaceX and the federal government, allowing the company to acquire over 700 acres of a South Texas wildlife refuge in exchange for 683 acres of private land....