KHOU - Texas

Flowers and tributes grow for victims of Austin mass shooting

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:19:27 GMT

Austin grapples with a tragic bar shooting that left two young lives lost and three injured.

Beaumont woman dies after shots fired into apartment late Sunday night

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:29:43 GMT

A 31-year-old woman is dead following a shooting at a Beaumont apartment complex; Police say a person of interest in the shooting has been detained.

71 Texas lawmakers call on Congress to pause immigration after the Sixth Street massacre

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:35:11 GMT

The state legislators delivered a letter to the Democratic and Republican leaders of Congress as the FBI investigates the shooting spree as potential terrorism.

Crews work to bring down hot air balloon after it crashes into communication tower

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:20:41 GMT

The incident, which left two people trapped in the basket until they were rescued by first responders, has now entered a slow and technical recovery phase.

Texas increases surveillance at key sites amid escalating Iran conflict

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:22:35 GMT

Texas is increasing surveillance and patrols at critical sites statewide after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered heightened security amid escalating conflict involving Iran.

Video shows police confronting suspect in deadly 6th Street shooting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:43:22 GMT

One UT student captured the moment police killed a mass shooting suspect, just minutes after narrowly escaping the gunfire himself.

Both occupants rescued after hot air balloon crashes into Longview radio tower

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:15:49 GMT

In Longview, a hot air balloon crash into a radio tower at 920 feet sparked a challenging rescue due to strong winds, but both occupants were safely saved.

'Hamburgers for all' | Trump makes Whataburger stop in Corpus Christi

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:58:20 GMT

During a visit to Corpus Christi, Donald Trump made a spontaneous stop at a Whataburger, treating patrons to hamburgers and prompting a short “USA” chant.

Texas-based Airman sentenced to life for kidnapping, sexually abusing 14-year-old

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:28:17 GMT

A 24-year-old Airman was sentenced to life in federal prison for kidnapping a 14-year-old from Colorado and sexually abusing her after taking her to Sheppard AFB.

He wasn’t supposed to go in the water during the Central Texas floods. Now, this Coast Guard swimmer is leading a Houston tradition

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:16:58 GMT

A Coast Guard rescue swimmer who helped save 165 people during deadly Central Texas floods will lead Houston’s 2026 Downtown Rodeo Parade.

Texas Game Wardens have a warning after what was found on boater's trailer

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:03:00 GMT

Texas Game Wardens posted photos of an invasive plant that a hunter at a Texas lake was recently cited for.

Blue Bell debuts Honey Vanilla ice cream — and yes, it’s as sweet as it sounds

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:51:11 GMT

The ice cream born in Brenham, Texas just dropped a new Honey Vanilla flavor — and fans are already buzzing.

Texas county ditches plans to rename highway after Charlie Kirk

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:29:09 GMT

In Central Texas, Bastrop County withdrew a proposal to rename FM 969 after Charlie Kirk. In North Texas, though, Hood County leaders celebrated theirs on Saturday.

A Texas cheerleader’s death enters Trump’s State of the Union speech

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:53:09 GMT

President Donald Trump referenced the killing of a Texas cheerleader during his 2026 State of the Union as he argued for stricter immigration enforcement.

President Trump awards Coast Guard hero the Legion of Merit at State of the Union

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:19:04 GMT

Mayor Guajardo responds after PO Scott Ruskan, who helped save 169 lives in the Hill Country floods, received the Legion of Merit at the 2026 State of the Union.

These Houston-area counties are under burn bans

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:15:55 GMT

Burn bans are in effect across several Greater Houston counties as dry air and strengthening winds raise wildfire concerns.

Texas coordinating with feds as Americans told to shelter in place amid Mexico violence

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:38:54 GMT

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans in Mexico to shelter in place and follow U.S. travel advisories as violence and security operations intensify.

Is it safe to cruise to Mexico right now? What those sailing out of Galveston should know

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:31:55 GMT

Cruises sailing out of Galveston include Mexico stops as U.S. officials urge Americans in several regions to shelter in place amid security concerns.

'Send me a sexy pic,' Rep. Tony Gonzales messaged staffer amid allegations of affair, texts show

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:11:59 GMT

Regina Santos-Aviles died after setting herself on fire behind her Uvalde home in September, local authorities said. Gonzales is facing online pressure to resign.

Texas man was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent last year during a stop, new records show

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:26:44 GMT

Newly released records unveil the fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez by a federal immigration agent in Texas.

14-year-old boy shot, killed after gun goes off in North Texas home, police say

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:22:42 GMT

A teen was fatally shot in an Arlington home while he and friends were "in possession of a gun and were reportedly playing with it" and it went off, police said.

Topo Chico Mineral Water temporarily unavailable in US amid shortage, company says

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:37:09 GMT

Coca-Cola, which owns the carbonated mineral water brand, said upgrades are being made to fix the water source in Mexico.

A Texas town is drilling for water to survive

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:02:21 GMT

Mathis is moving fast to find water as the drought pushes Lake Corpus Christi to the brink.

Judge declares mistrial for 9 people arrested in connection with July 'ambush' of North Texas ICE facility

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:22:17 GMT

A judge declared a mistrial in the Alvarado ICE ambush case, releasing all 75 prospective jurors and pausing proceedings.

Texas AG Paxton sues home tech company TP-Link, alleging ties to Chinese Communist Party

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:19:43 GMT

A spokesperson for TP-Link said it's an American company and the Chinese government does not exercise any form of ownership or control over the company.

Texas sets dates to clear thousands of abandoned crab traps

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:43:00 GMT

Texas has announced dates for its 2026 abandoned crab trap cleanup, a volunteer-driven effort aimed at stopping ghost fishing and protecting marine life.

There's a real problem that could lead to the end of Texas BBQ

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:46:28 GMT

Sid Miller warns high beef prices and low cattle herds threaten Texas barbecue, urging an “America First” beef policy to protect pitmasters and families.

KHOU 11+ to stream debate between Republican candidates for Texas Attorney General | Here's how to watch

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:30:08 GMT

The debate, hosted by the Republican Attorneys General Association at the Granada Theater in Dallas, will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17.

Researcher rescued from one of Texas' deepest known caves

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:10:29 GMT

Several agencies worked together thru the night to successfully extricate the group from the cave at about 5 a.m. Sunday morning, officials say.

Jury rules mom, lawyer must pay millions to teenager they accused of racial bullying

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:57:06 GMT

A 2021 viral Snapchat video showed a Plano boy allegedly bullied into drinking urine. A jury just awarded $3.2M to one of the teens accused of making him drink it.

Missing SMU student found safe, police say

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:09:35 GMT

Police said the 21-year-old student has been found safe.

Unusual jellyfish spotted on a Texas beach

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:05:34 GMT

Researchers confirmed Atlantic box jellyfish washed up on North Padre Island and warn beachgoers that even dead-looking jellyfish can still sting.

Immigrant worker shortage has Texas crawfish season in a pinch

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:05:28 GMT

Texas crawfish coolers are running low as migrant workers stay away, leaving farms short-handed and restaurants struggling to keep the mud bugs on the menu.

Who’s leading in Texas’ 2026 election? New poll offers clues

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:00:41 GMT

A new University of Houston poll offers an early look at the 2026 Texas governor, attorney general and other statewide races.

Why the FAA briefly shut down El Paso airspace? | How drone activity may have played a role

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:27:28 GMT

Flights resumed in El Paso after a brief FAA airspace closure, with reports suggesting drone activity may have triggered the shutdown.

Why drone activity can shut down airport airspace

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:56:10 GMT

Drone operations, both government and unauthorized, can trigger FAA airspace restrictions. Here’s how it works.

ICE partnerships surging: SB 8 pushes Texas sheriffs to expand cooperation with ICE

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:21:07 GMT

Texas counties are moving to meet a December 1 deadline under a new Texas law that forces sheriffs into formal agreements with federal immigration authorities.

New TV series planned about infamous Texas gangster-turned-casino mogul (and a big name will play him)

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:01:29 GMT

Two big names are behind a new series about the infamous North Texas gangster Benny Binion, who later rose to fame in Las Vegas.

Fort Hood soldier uses TikTok to find soldiers who saved his life

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:09:15 GMT

Captain Tony Smith was hoping to find and thank the military police and EMS who helped him after a medical emergency on base. Thanks to social media, he did.

Could the Texas Senate race be headed for a runoff? New data offers clues

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:42:25 GMT

A new University of Houston poll shows close margins in the 2026 Texas U.S. Senate race, with a likely runoff and narrow general election matchups.