Man mowing Washington County property airlifted to hospital after bee attack
A man mowing a property near Brenham in Washington County was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday after he was attacked by a swarm of bees. Th…
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After 14 years of ICE check-ins, Houston woman is detained without a criminal history
For more than a decade, Joyce Basele reported to immigration officials as required. When the 64-year-old Houston woman arrived at an ICE fie…
Judge denies bond for now for El Salvador teen accused in 2 Houston murders
Bond has been denied for now on a second murder charge for an El Salvador teen accused of killing two different young people about eight mon…
20-year-old arrested for deadly 2025 Houston shooting
It's believed the suspect and at least one other person shot two people in late November.
Harris County: Body found behind business on FM 1960
Authorities are investigating after a body was found behind a business in Harris County on Thursday evening.
Harris County: 13-year-old dies following 'possible medical emergency'
Harris County authorities are reporting a 13-year-old has died following a “possible medical emergency."
How HCU’s high-tech simulation lab is preparing nursing students for in-demand jobs
Nursing is one of the most in-demand career fields, and as Houston’s population continues growing, so do our medical needs. At Houston Chris…
Gexa Energy marks 25 Years by volunteering with Meals on Wheels and The Beacon
Gexa Energy is marking its 25th anniversary by turning celebration into service. Over the past week the company organized multiple volunteer…
HISD families should prepare for these back-to-school changes
HISD families should verify campus assignments, transportation information and school meal eligibility before the new school year. Here's wh…
Cities where clothing costs the most and least, ranked
A new study reveals where Americans pay the biggest share of their income for basic clothing. See which cities rank as the least affordable.…
61-year-old accused in teen's 2025 Houston Heights murder
The suspect is accused of stabbing Franklin Torres-Concho in September 2025.
More heat and humidity in Houston with weekend rain cooling some of us off
Even without a formal heat advisory or warning in effect, the heat index has ranged between 104° and a 108°. Afternoon temperatures climb ne…