Harris County Shatters Early Voting Record For Midterm Election

The Harris County Clerks Office reported record breaking numbers on the first day of early voting for a midterm election.

Early Voting In Houston: What's On The Ballot And Where To Vote

Early voting is underway in what has turned out to be one of the most active midterm election seasons in decades.

Donald Trump Houston Rally: Livestream And Live Coverage

President Donald Trump is in Houston to drum up support for Sen. Ted Cruz and other Republicans as the midterm elections draw near.

FBI Recognizes Park Ranger Who Thwarted 2017 Hermann Park Bombing

A Texas Park Ranger who encountered a man with a bomb inside Hermann Park in August 2017, received an FBI commendation.

City Council Updates Sex Ordinance, Nixes Robot Brothel

Trying out a sex robot won't be happening after the Houston City Council amended its ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses.

Harris County Emergency Management Unveils New Alert System

The Ready Harris Alerts will be used during major events or emergencies to communicate important updates.

Houston Woman Sues Facebook Claiming She Was Sex Trafficked

Facebook and Backpage.com were both named in a lawsuit that claims the social media sites were complicit in sex and human trafficking.

Cruz-O'Rourke Debate Postponed Due To Kavanaugh Confirmation

Organizers hope to reschedule the debate at the University of Houston prior to the November election.

Planned Robot Brothel Hits First Snag In Houston

City officials noticed the developer of the sexually-oriented business might be jumping the gun at his planned site.

1st Robot Brothel In The U.S. Could Come To Houston

A Canadian-based company hopes to launch a robot sex brothel in Houston, but Mayor Sylvester Turner may put the brakes on this business.

Mayor Turner Enacts Hiring Freeze Ahead Of Prop B Vote

The passage of Proposition B would create pay parity with the Houston Police Department, which some believe would also lead to layoffs.

Ex-Airline Employee Claims Airport Had Whites-Only Breakroom

Jamel Parker, an ex-Southwest Airline Employee alleged that Hobby Airport maintained a whites-only breakroom up until two years ago.

FBI Unveils #ThinkBeforeYouPost Campaign Against School Threats

Local, state, and national authorities are urging parents to pay attention to their kids and remind them school threats are taken seriously.

Mysterious Tweet Sent From Mayor's Office

Mayor Sylvester Turner's office sent an odd tweet Monday, prompting some funny theories.

Resilient Cities Global Network Taps Houston For Membership

Through the partnership with 100RC, Houston will create a comprehensive Resilience Strategy to enhance the city’s long-term vision

Voters Approve $2.5B Flood Control Bond A Year After Harvey

The devastation from Hurricane Harvey drove voters to approve a $2.5B flood control bond on the 1-year anniversary of the storm.

Houston Man Sentenced In Attempted Confederate Statue Bombing

Andrew Schneck, 26, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for trying to blow up the General Dowling statue in Hermann Park.

Early Voting Starts Today For Flood Control Bond

The proposal covers a home buyout program, drainage improvements outside of Houston, and improvements along creeks.

Ted Cruz Defends Right Wing Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones

The InfoWars mouthpiece has been behind such whoppers as falsely accusing the Texas senator's father of killing JFK.

Verizon Announces 5G Service For Houston

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Verizon announce a plan for 5G broadband technology for the City of Houston.

Scammers Spoofing FBI Phone Numbers In Extortion Scheme

The FBI is warning residents of a scam that involves callers posing as federal agents who threaten arrest if a fine is not paid.

Houston Resident To Be Deported From Vietnam

William Nguyen, 32, was jailed during a protest in Ho Chi Minh City in June and is now being sent home

Ex-Houston Press Secretary Indicted In Email Records Scandal

Darian Ward, who served as Mayor Sylvester Turner's press secretary, is accused of not fulfilling public record requests.

H-GAC Launches Tow And Go Program In Houston

The Tow and Go Program provides no-cost towing for vehicles that break down from mechanical failure while traveling within the city.

Feds Arrest 12 In Houston Involved In Nationwide Medicare Scheme

The national takedown targeted over 590 people in 56 federal districts, including more than 150 doctors, nurses and other medical personnel.

Harris County DA Says Thompson Will Be Retried

Terry Thompson will be retried for the murder of 24-year-old John Hernandez after a jury failed to reach a verdict: Reports

Facility Holding Immigrant Kids Forcing Drug Injections: Reports

Houston area detention center for immigrant kids accused of forcibly injecting kids with drugs, according to reports.

City Joins With JP MorganChase In Landlord Engagement Program

On Wednesday, officials launched the Landlord Engagement and Assistance Program (LEAP) at a press conference at Houston City Hall

Family Of Child Killed At Islamic Center Files Lawsuit

Heba Elziyadi was playing in the parking lot at the Bear Creek Islamic Center on June 2, when she was run over and killed.

County's $2.5B Flood Bond Proposal Placed On Aug. 25 Ballot

If approved, the bond would fund drainage improvements, upgraded warning systems, infrastructure repairs and home buyouts.

Trump Accuses Texans Of Gawking At Hurricane Harvey

President Trump's flippant claim that some Texans rode out in their boats to watch Hurricane Harvey left some speechless.

City Unveils Post-Harvey Housing Recovery Plan

“Hurricane Harvey hit hard for many Houstonians, but it didn’t break our spirit,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner.

County Begins First of 23 Public Meetings On Flood Control Plan

The Harris County Commissioners Court is expected to vote on June 12 to place a $2.5 billion flood bond issue on the Aug. 25 ballot.

FEMA Disaster Specialists Offer Recovery And Preparedness Tips

Mitigation specialists will be at various Home Depot and Lowes stores in Harris this week, and on Saturday.

Harris County Awarded $25.6M For Post-Harvey Buyout Plan

The announcement came just days after Harris County Judge Ed Emmett announced a proposed $2.5 million Flood Control Plan.

Trump Meets With Bereaved Families Ahead Of Fundraising Events

President Trump met with families of the Santa Fe High School shooting before heading to fundraisers in Houston and Dallas

County Judge Announces $2.5B Flood Control Plan

The Harris County Commissioners Court will decide on June 12 whether or not to place the $2.5 billion flood control bond on the ballot.

Astrodome Tagged With Historical Marker

Houston's Eighth Wonder of the World was designated as a state historic site.

City To Host Public Meetings On Harvey Recovery

The city will take suggestions on the allocation of $1 billion that is to be used toward housing recovery after Hurricane Harvey

2018 Runoff Results: Crenshaw Wins District 2

The Results Are In: Crenshaw wins Republican nod, while Fletcher will face Republican John Culberson in November