State & National
Sheila Jackson Lee dies after battle with cancer
Sheila Jackson Lee, 74, a prominent Houston Democrat and one of Texas’ longest-serving Congressional members, has died after battling pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee began her congressional career in 1994 by defeating incumbent Craig Washington. Read more
Jul. 20, 2024
Would be assassin flew drone over fairground before Trump event
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump managed to fly a drone and obtain aerial footage of the western Pennsylvania fairgrounds shortly before the former president's scheduled speech... Read more
Jul. 20, 2024
As CenterPoint nears 100% restoration, Gov. Abbott seeks answers on restoration response
CenterPoint Energy says its crews have restored power to nearly 96% of impacted customers and Governor Abbott is threatening to punish the company for the pace of restoration. Read more
Jul. 17, 2024
Beryl keeps moving closer to Katy
Tropical Storm Beryl's path has shifted to the east, making it more likely that Katy—Fulshear will see its effects. Read more
Jul. 07, 2024
Fort Bend, Waller, Harris added to Beryl disaster declaration list
Fort Bend, Harris, and Waller are now among the120 Texas counties under a disaster declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl. Read more
Jul. 07, 2024
Comcast Texas Commits More Than $1M to Shrink Local Digital Divide in 2024
Comcast Texas, the Houston area's largest internet service provider, is committing more than $1 million to shrink the local digital divide this year by supporting digital skills training programs, adding more Wi-Fi connected Lift Zones and providing Read more
Mar. 12, 2024
Early Voting locations, times and sample ballots
Early voting begins today and runs thorough March 1, in the State of Texas Republican and Democratic primary elections. Read more
Feb. 20, 2024
Katy, Richmond, Houston and Sugar Land Residents Sentenced for COVID Fraud
Six men scammed more than $20 million of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds from the Small Business Administration (SBA), and now they are headed to prison. Read more
Feb. 13, 2024
Wholesaler of Fake Temporary License Plates Sentenced to Federal Prison
A 43-year-old woman is going to federal prison for two-and-a-half years for acting as a wholesaler of phony temporary Texas license plates. Read more
Feb. 05, 2024
FBI Warns - Tis the Season for Holiday Scams
According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, Texans lost over $763 million to fraudsters in 2022, including nearly $20 million in phishing and non-delivery scams. This year, FBI Houston wants Texas shoppers to enjoy a scam-free holiday sea Read more
Nov. 24, 2023