The Houston controller says a car wash contract is drawing from unlawful funding sources and he won't certify the expenditure.

Poll shows Fort Bend County voters are confident election will go smoothly despite previous glitches that stalled the polls for hours.

The Harris County DA says he could pursue an aggravated assault change against the ICE agent who struck a Houston man with his vehicle.

Politicians from both parties oppose Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's proposal to broadcast a firing squad execution.

No Kings rallies to encourage voter participation are planned across the greater Houston area on Saturday, October 17.

Despite a last-minute statewide software glitch, Harris County election officials say they're ready to kick off early voting on October 19.

Family members of a man who was struck by an ICE vehicle are demanding humane treatment and a transparent investigation.

Harris County authorities are investigating a Saturday morning incident in which a man was inured by a vehicle driven by ICE Agents.

Advocates are asking that the Houston City Council consider removing minimum parking mandates for new development.

What's the strategy behind President Donald Trump's constant trash talk of a candidate he endorsed for U.S. Senate?

A new Texas Southern University poll shows Dexter McCoy leading the race against Daniel Wong for Fort Bend County judge.

Domestic violence nonprofits report are facing barriers from the federal government in their efforts to serve undocumented immigrants.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Monday that the city is no longer pursuing the controversial Model Cities Initiative.

Meteorologist says flood risk is low for now but Houston area could get up to four inches of rain this weekend.

Protesters gathered outside Houston City Hall on Tuesday, demanding that the ICE agent who fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo be prosecuted.

Houston's LGBTQIA+ advocates celebrated Tuesday the addition of 10 Progress Pride flags in a newly revived banner district in Montrose.

CAIR Texas says changes to public school curriculum erase parts of history and portray Muslims as terrorists.

Attorneys spar over evidence in the case of a Brazoria County teen who was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy.

Public outrage is building against Flock cameras, as Critics say they're being used for mass surveillance, not public safety.

CenterPoint Energy just scored a $50 million grant from the federal government that will bring "ninja capabilities" to the Houston grid.

Federal Judge Robert Pitman ordered Tuesday that all Texas prisons must be fully air-conditioned by December 2029.

Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, stopped in Houston Tuesday to denounce the state's plan for AI schools.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo cautions residents to remember last week's budget and tax rate votes when they go to the polls.

The FDA has only approved COVID vaccines for a particular age range and for people who have underlying risk factors.

Following the recent departure of Angel Jones, a search will kick off next month for Missouri City's fifth manager in six years.

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD parents are supporting a tax increase they say could help restore librarians to every campus.

Harris Center employees are hoping a $20-per-hour living wage is approved in the county budget on Thursday.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is calling for a ban on THC products and library books. His challenger Vikki Goodwin is pushing back.

Harris County judge candidate Letitia Plummer discussed immigration enforcement with LULAC members on September 12.

Fort Bend County lowered its tax rate and approved a budget during a contentious meeting Thursday.

As the state prepares to ask for $2 billion to fund next year's school voucher program, education advocates say it's not helping low-income public school families as promised.

Texans are encouraged to check their voter registration status before they go to the polls for the November midterms.

Organizers are planning for Houston's version of the World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, September 12.

Houston-area labor unions prepare to celebrate recent contract negotiation victories this weekend.

Meteorologists said Tuesday they expect Houston will see the most severe weather from Tropical Storm Edouard this evening.

Critics of Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong are questioning the legality of his latest action to cut associate judges and reorganize the county attorney's office.

Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding could occur in some areas east of Interstate 45 on Tuesday.

The third witness to the July 7 shooting of a Houston man by an ICE agent has been released from custody.

Harris County's RISE program aims to intervene before harm is caused by gun violence.

A second witness to the fatal July 7 of Houstonian Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent has been released from federal custody.

Under new policy, landlords have 120 days to ensure dwelling spaces are no hotter than 80 degrees.

Texas Railroad Commission candidates Bo French and Jon Rosenthal are locked in a bitter battle for railroad commissioner, but few voters know who they are.

A Supreme Court ruling Monday paved the way for federal restrictions on mail-in bllots.

Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate foot-washing stations at Texas airports.

A measure for HPD to deprioritize low-level marijuana arrests and ban no-knock warrants will appear on the November 3 ballot for Houston residents.

More than 20,700 school voucher recipients have declined the awards after, in some cases, finding out about hidden costs.

Harris County election officials say they welcome a state audit to show how efficiency at polling places has improved.

Harris County election officials say they welcome a state audit to show how efficiency at polling places has improved.

Harris County and other governmental entities are suing the Trump administration for mandating what they say are illegal changes to elections.