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Texas Game Wardens cited a man after finding a small alligator tied to a jon boat at a residence in Angelina County, following a tip from Operation Game Thief. A permit is required to possess alligators in Texas.
A driver died after being shot following a crash on the Grand Parkway, and authorities are searching for the shooter.
A propane tank leak caused a morning evacuation at the Texas Renaissance Festival on Saturday, but the event reopened after the leak was secured.
A Pacific storm is expected to bring moisture to Texas late next week, according to meteorologists who say such storms affect regional weather.
Harris County released a sample ballot and voting guide for the 2026 Texas midterms, covering candidates, early voting, polling sites, and Election Day details.
A Baytown woman was charged with a deadly hit-and-run after confessing, with video evidence confirming she fled the scene. The crash had happened months earlier, and she had first been detained on an unrelated charge.
Police killed a suspect who shot at officers outside an Academy store in Humble, Texas, on October 21, 2026.
Four Houston middle schools were included in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Texas top‑10 ranking, with one school ranked No. 1 in the state.
Temu will adopt new data‑security and product‑safety standards under a $3 million settlement with the State of Texas, ending a lawsuit over consumer protection concerns.
Emergency crews are investigating a suspected underground explosion and possible gas leak in northwest Harris County, urging residents to stay away while the inquiry continues.
A state commission is studying marriage and family laws to find reasons behind Texas's declining marriage rates, a move initiated by lawmakers.
A truck rolled over in Montgomery County after the driver ran a stop sign, killing a woman and injuring toddlers, prompting a DPS investigation.
Two people were shot in northeast Harris County; the sheriff's office is investigating and has not arrested a suspect.
Austin police arrested a man accused of trying to impregnate a 15‑year‑old Houston teen and take her to a Trump rally, a violation of Texas statutes protecting minors.
State officials propose expanding a Texas wildlife sanctuary by nearly 50%, with the decision slated for the November 2026 vote.
A strong cold front on October 15, 2026 brought flooding, a tornado and road closures to West Texas, prompting TxDOT to issue warnings and shut down roads.
Two lanes of US‑290 at Cypress Rosehill were shut down by TxDOT on Tuesday night for emergency repairs, with the closure lasting until Wednesday morning; the highway is a key commuter corridor in Houston.
The Harris County district attorney said it cannot access the ICE vehicle that struck a man during a pursuit, prompting an independent investigation.
A driver was killed in a fiery crash on West Grand Parkway near Cypress, with the Harris County Sheriff's Office responding to the fatal collision.
A proposed LNG plant on Pelican Island near Galveston aims to process 800,000 gallons per day to serve ships along the Texas Gulf Coast.
