El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, sentenced to life in prison
The judge sentenced El Mayo to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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Key differences spared Texas lives in second straight July flood
Emergency responders say better tools and preparation played life-saving roles after intense storms dropped heavy amounts of rain.
El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, sentenced to life in prison
The judge sentenced El Mayo to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
ICE’s latest arrest of a Houston ISD student prompts pushback from his supporters
Alim Garipov, an 18-year-old Bellaire High School student from Russia who is described as a standout student and athlete, was detained Friday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Hello Houston (July 20, 2026)
Today: We discuss plans to build a series of border walls across the Big Bend region of West Texas, receive an update on the cyclosporiasis cases in Houston, learn about the mission of Conscious Consumer Collective, and more.
Stassi Schroeder explains why she "can't stay away" from reality TV in trailer for her new show
From "Vanderpump Rules" and "Vanderpump Villa" to "House of Stassi." Stassi Schroeder is doing things her way on her new reality show. It premieres July 29 on Freeform, then the entire series streams on Hulu July 30.
Officer speaks out after rescuing driver trapped in burning car
A Texas police officer is speaking out after rescuing a driver from a burning car last month.
Advocates fear Big Bend border wall will pollute Earth’s largest Dark Sky Reserve
Over 15,000 miles of dark sky stretch over the reserve in the region. Community members and advocates warn that Trump administration plans for a border wall threaten the culturally and scientifically significant place.
Houston-area girl Debra Moore missing for one year
A Houston-area girl has now been missing for one year, and authorities believe she may still be in the area.
Person killed, 13 others hurt in Spring-area apartment fire, fire marshal says
According to the fire marshal's office, one of the injured victims is a child who was saved by their father. Officials said the father brought his child out of the burning building, and both were hospitalized in critical condition.
Injured bald eagle rescued after eagle-on-eagle fight; believed to be Big Bear's Jackie
An injured bald eagle that was rescued in Big Bear after getting into a fight with two other eagles is believed to be Jackie, one half of the region's beloved bald eagle couple.
5-year-old boy found dead in Fort Bend County lake following Amber Alert
The body of Edward Hall, who was reported missing Sunday, was recovered early Monday near his Houston-area home.
PHOTOS: Galveston Island's 13th annual dog surfing competition
Big and small dogs alike battled one to two foot surf conditions at the 13th annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition in Galveston.
Piper J3C-65 plane N92432 lands on Fulshear house: Pilot hospitalized after small plane lands on top of home, Texas DPS says
A pilot has been taken to the hospital after landing on top of a house in the Fulshear area on Monday morning, according to the Texas DPS.
Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least 2 weeks, granting states' request
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks.
Pamela Smart, serving life, seeks a new trial as a New Hampshire judge weighs her latest petition
Lawyers for Pamela Smart, who's serving life in prison for orchestrating the murder of her husband by her teenage student in 1990, hope that a judge will allow her latest petition for a new trial to move forward.
Judge issues temporary restraining order in Paramount - Warner Bros. merger
A federal judge on Monday issued a 14-day temporary restraining order pausing Paramount's proposed $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The order comes after 12 states filed a lawsuit last Monday seeking to block the deal, arguing the merger would eliminate...
Tropical Depression Two slowly churns, impacts to Texas are possible later this week
Hot and dry for now, Tropical Depression Two has formed in the Gulf and could bring impacts later this week.
'Avengers: Doomsday' official trailer offers sneak peek at Robert Downey Jr.'s take on Doctor Doom
"Avengers: Doomsday" official trailer offers fans a first look at Robert Downey Jr. as Marvel villain Doctor Doom! 🌟💚🌟
Nolan Wells funeral: 'We will miss everything about him,' mom says as death investigation continues
Family and friends of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells are gathering Monday for his funeral in his hometown of Ocean Springs.
Aortic dissection survival story: Clovis teen Jackson Scarborough survives life-threatening emergency during California basketball practice
A Clovis teen is recovering after what began as a normal basketball practice at Fresno City College turned into a life-threatening medical emergency.
US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from Texas and Hawaii
The U.S. Central Command said two service members were killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.
Texas gas prices climbing as national average hits $4 a gallon
Gas prices in Texas are on the rise again after the national average hit $4 per gallon.
Small plane lands on top of Fulshear-area home; pilot taken to the hospital, Texas DPS says
Fulshear fire officials shared an image of the yellow aircraft on a house on Monday. DPS officials said the pilot was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
'Worth keeping tabs on': Tropical depression in northeastern Gulf could impact Texas
The system could bring tropical storm conditions to parts of the Gulf Coast, from the Florida panhandle to southeastern Louisiana, by Monday night or early Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Funeral home fire in Aldine area sparked by unattended burn barrel, fire marshal's office says
According to the fire marshal, the remains of three people were in the funeral home at the time and were taken to another facility. No one was hurt in the fire.
Small dog missing since 4th of July rescued in San Francisco Bay
A dog that had been missing for weeks is now back with his owners after a harrowing journey, being spotted by drones swimming out into marsh water and even being attacked by seagulls in the San Francisco Bay.
Rising professional boxer killed by vehicle while riding her bicycle in rural Brazos County
Hannah Rapp, 26, was riding with another person Saturday morning when she was hit, according to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, which says a 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
1 hospitalized after plane crashes into house near Fulshear
A small plane crashed into a house near Fulshear on Monday morning.
Maintenance worker shot multiple times after telling group of people to leave Houston motel: HPD
According to police, the maintenance worker told a group of people to leave the motel property. The group returned sometime later, confronted the worker, and shot him multiple times.
Tropical Depression 2 strengthening in Gulf as it heads toward Texas
Southeast Texas is facing a heightened threat of tropical weather later this week, as a developing system in the northeastern Gulf is projected to march toward the Texas coast.
Man in custody after setting off 'incendiary device' outside federal building in Manhattan
A man with a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity set off an "incendiary device" outside a federal building in Manhattan, officials said.
Climate scientists have predicted greater flooding in Texas for decades. It's happening now
Warmer air holds more water. When that air encounters the right weather conditions, bigger storms emerge.
US average gas price rises above $4 a gallon again
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark.
Floodwaters reached higher ground in Kerrville this year, flooding homes spared in 2025
Early Thursday morning, the waters of Town Creek flooded a row of homes along its banks in Kerrville, damaging homes that were spared the year before.
CenterPoint Energy closely monitoring Tropical Depression 2 and taking actions to prepare ahead of Potential Impacts across Greater Houston
To support its customers and communities, CenterPoint Energy is taking precautionary safety actions including closely monitoring weather conditions and deploying its hurricane/summer storm readiness plans to prepare for Tropical Depression 2. As of 12:00 PM today, the National...
Andy Burnham becomes UK's 7th prime minister in 10 years after meeting with King Charles III
Andy Burnham officially became British prime minister on Monday -- the country's seventh leader in 10 years
'Their hearts are shattered': Unprecedented flooding tests Uvalde area's hard-earned resilience
Historic floodwaters inundated Uvalde and neighboring communities last week. Now, residents already familiar with tragedy say they're coping the only way they know how: by helping each other out.
Houston evacuation routes, zones by zip code for 2026 hurricane season
Houston and Galveston area evacuation routes and zones by zip codes for the 2026 hurricane season. Know when to evaucate.
Dollar Tree to shutter 75 stores while growing its overall footprint
Dollar Tree plans to close dozens of stores nationwide this year while continuing to expand its overall footprint.
Texas Standard for July 20, 2026: Big Bend's dark skies face a new threat
The night skies over far West Texas are among the darkest in the continental United States, supporting world-class astronomy and attracting visitors from around the globe. Now, scientists and conservation advocates worry planned lighting along portions of the U.S.-Mexico border...