Hundreds of thousands of empty for-sale lots could help fix America’s home shortage, Zillow says
Zillow estimates the U.S. is short about 4.7 million homes, but building on every listed vacant lot could reduce that shortage by more than …
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Paxton calls Talarico 'anti-law enforcement' at Fort Worth campaign event
Ken Paxton accused Democratic Senate opponent James Talarico of being hostile to law enforcement during a Fort Worth campaign event.
South Side shooting: Man shot in the head after altercation on METRO bus
Houston police are investigating after a man who just got off a METRO bus was shot in the South Side area.
The world’s fragrance community comes together at FRAGCON in Houston
From longtime collectors to those searching for their very first signature scent, fragrance lovers have something new to experience in Houst…
Shooting investigation underway in Friendswood apartment complex, suspect still on the run
The Houston Police Department is investigating a shooting at apartment complex in Friendswood on Tuesday afternoon.
Tropical Storm Bertha inches toward Texas as it spins in Gulf
Tropical Storm Bertha is slowly spinning across the Gulf of America as inches closer to Texas.
Extreme heat warning issued for Houston as temperatures soar to 100 degrees
Tonight’s Temps: Houston will get very little relief from the heat overnight. Skies will remain mostly clear, with temperatures only falling…
Lee Gilley’s extradition held up as Italian court questions whether death penalty is in play, attorney says
Gilley, 39, faces a capital murder charge in Harris County after allegedly killing his pregnant wife inside their Heights home in 2024.
How CenterPoint Energy says they’re building a stronger, more resilient electric grid
With Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf serving as a reminder that hurricane season is well underway, now is a good time for Houstonians to m…
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens in the Gulf, but significant Houston impacts are not expected
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened Tuesday afternoon as it moved slowly through the northeastern Gulf, but the latest forecast continues to …
Woman shot, killed in Clear Lake-area apartment complex, Houston Police Department says
Woman shot, killed in Clear Lake-area apartment complex, Houston Police Department says ABC13 Houston
Texas targets hospitals, providers in new executive order on 'birth tourism'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an executive order directing multiple state agencies to investigate and crack down on healthcare providers…