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Residents in the city of Hitchcock were left without water for several hours Thursday due to a temporary water service interruption.

Eight suspects were arrested in Brazoria County during an undercover operation targeting online solicitation of minors, conducted by the Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

The FIFA World Cup has boosted Houston's dating scene, with 74% of singles reporting increased dating or hookup activity since the tournament began.

Ground stops have been issued at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms across Houston Thursday.

An AMBER Alert has been issued for 11-month-old Maverick Young, last seen Tuesday morning in Odessa, Texas. Authorities believe Maverick was abducted and may be with Tinley Young, 20. Both individuals' descriptions have been released and the public is urged to contact authorities with any information. The Ector County Sheriff’s Office is overseeing the case.

A man is now in custody after a woman was attacked in a downtown Houston parking garage Thursday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

The Houston SPCA opened a walk-in foster program to quickly place over 100 nursery kittens into foster homes during peak kitten season.

A man was arrested and charged after allegedly taunting disabled and homeless people by spraying them with a high-powered, motorized water gun, according to the Houston Police Department.

Cyclospora, a parasite causing gastrointestinal illness, has reemerged in Texas and several other states, with Texas and Illinois reporting up to 30 cases each and New York leading with around 80 cases since May 1, 2026.

Congressman Christian Menefee demands answers from the EPA over delays in the Fifth Ward contamination investigation and calls for transparency on health risks.

The Fort Bend County Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) Epidemiology Division announced Wednesday the county’s first human case of Neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) for 2026.

Porretto Beach in Galveston has closed for the first time in its 70-year history due to safety concerns following a city drainage project that allegedly damaged the beach’s subsurface, creating quicksand-like conditions.

Houston is hosting some of the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, and with that comes a heightened focus on human trafficking. A “No Trafficking Zone” has been established at the Houston stadium, where local law enforcement and nonprofits are working together to identify and stop human trafficking during the tournament.

Eight suspects were arrested in Brazoria County during an undercover operation targeting online solicitation of minors, conducted by the Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

A man is now in custody after a woman was attacked in a downtown Houston parking garage Thursday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

A man was arrested and charged after allegedly taunting disabled and homeless people by spraying them with a high-powered, motorized water gun, according to the Houston Police Department.

A man was shot by a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy while deputies responded to a reported disturbance in the Humble area Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Kristi Williams, former Manager of Property Tax Administration for Tomball ISD, has been federally charged with wire fraud for allegedly embezzling nearly $1 million in tax payments from the district between 2018 and 2023.

In a 6-3 decision, the justices green-lit the practice of limiting the number of people who can apply for asylum each day.

In the Big Bend region, where some families have lived for generations, government letters seeking access to their land is sparking fear and resistance.

Pet owners can once again travel with their dogs from the United States to Mexico after federal officials reversed a brief restriction tied to concerns over the spread of the New World screwworm.

A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration awarded most new Texas border wall contracts to two firms. One has faced legal issues and shoddy construction claims.

Andrea Pedro Francisco was scheduled to have surgery to remove an ovarian cyst in February but was detained by ICE, which has repeatedly denied her surgery. Nine doctors who reviewed her case said she’s at risk of a medical emergency.

A Customs and Border Protection statement said the funding would not be used for “a 30-foot-high barrier" in the region’s parks, echoing a previous commitment from a top CBP official.

The lawsuit argues that 14 acres on Mount Cristo Rey, which features a 29-foot-tall statue of Jesus, are needed for barriers and other technology to secure the border.

A U.S. judge on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction against critical sections of Senate Bill 4, but a provision allowing police to arrest people suspected of illegal entry did activate.

A major crash shut down all eastbound lanes of I-10 at mile marker 831 in Chambers County, according to the sheriff’s office.

In response to devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Houston Astros bench coach Omar López and owner Jim Crane are leading a relief effort to deliver 80,000 pounds of supplies via Crane's freight company.

Healthy eating has a new home in Missouri City with the opening of Grain & Berry, a fast-casual café known for its açaí bowls, smoothies, fresh juices and other wholesome menu items.

If you’re planning a Fourth of July barbecue, be prepared to spend a little more at the grocery store this year.

A Houston Police Department officer was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a patrol vehicle early Wednesday morning in northwest Houston, according to police.

The driver accused of crashing a Tesla into a Katy-area home, killing a 76-year-old woman, has now been charged with manslaughter, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

As the need for help continues to grow, several Houston-area groups are stepping up to collect, and ship supplies to those affected. Among them is a small restaurant in the Greenway/Upper Kirby area, where the owners say they’re doing whatever they can to help their home country.

More soccer fans have contacted 2 Helps You, saying they purchased World Cup tickets through StubHub, only to have them canceled before their game.