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Katy ISD says an 11-year-old Tays Junior High student died after being hit by a vehicle while riding a scooter Thursday in Fort Bend County.

A 72-year-old woman using a walker was struck and killed by a westbound white Nissan Altima while crossing in a crosswalk near Houston’s Texas Medical Center around 4:40 a.m.

Tropical moisture brings more rain for the end of the week

Texas SNAP recipients in 16 counties affected by Tropical Storm Edouard have until Sept. 21, 2026 to request replacement benefits for lost or destroyed food after the USDA extended the reporting period.

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Carnival Cruise Line is bringing its new Tropicale ship to Galveston in 2028.

Houston police said the suspect, 31-year-old Alexander Funes-Vasquez, remains at large and is charged with murder in connection with a 2023 deadly shooting of a 21-year-old man.

A loud sound heard across the northern parts of the Houston area woke and concerned residents.

According to Texas Game Wardens, they exceeded the limit for catches in federal waters.

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A 72-year-old woman using a walker was hit and killed near the Texas Medical Center on Friday morning, the Houston Police Department said.

Houston-area high school graduations that were traditionally held in Reliant Stadium will move to Reliant Arena to accommodate scheduling demands at Reliant Park.

A fossilized Pacific mastodon tooth believed to be at least 10,000 years old was found in “immaculate condition” in a California creek bed, according to local officials.

In Philadelphia, Fireman's Hall Museum hosts artifacts from the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and a memorial to those who lost their lives on 9

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously, 6-0, to begin the process of renaming the Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton.

Out of their darkest moment, a Greek couple managed to make a new start with a baby born this week.

The roughly 2,200 steps are equivalent to the 110 stories first responders climbed on Sept. 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center towers.

Another round of hit-or-miss thunderstorms will push through Southeast Texas Friday, but we should be mostly good to go for Friday Night Lights.

A 72-year-old woman using a walker was killed in a Fannin Street crosswalk near the Texas Medical Center. The case will go to a grand jury.

President Donald Trump defended his proposal to give Americans a $5,000 "dividend" as a "reward" for voters who he says endured the Biden administration.

If data centers need massive amounts of electricity, where will that power come from? And could powering those facilities mean more natural gas plants, pollution and noise?

There is no one watchdog for data centers. Depending on the problem, a resident may need to contact a city, county, TCEQ, PUCT, ERCOT, a groundwater district or another agency. Find your question and where to go for help.

Data centers are spreading across Texas. What does that mean for your power bill, water and neighborhood?

Will electric bills go up? Who pays for the infrastructure needed to power them? How much water will they use? And if a data center is proposed near your neighborhood, who is responsible for answering your questions?

A Florida man convicted in one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the "Hog Trail Murders" in the 1990s was put to death Thursday, becoming the state's 15th person executed this year.

Some family members of 9/11 victims used the 25th anniversary ceremonies to openly call on the president to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the attacks.

The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, U.S. health officials said Friday.

Court documents reveal how Flock cameras helped lead investigators to an arrest weeks after a bicyclist was killed in northeast Harris County.

As AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks no longer require sophisticated skills and even lone individuals can create attacks that would not have been possible even a year ago.

Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington's war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel.

Former Port Authority employees Vincent and Rosemarie Borst said the events of 9/11 remain etched in their memories as they recalled their escape from the World Trade Center and the fear of losing loved ones.

Students of Emma E. Booker Elementary School in 2001 remember watching President George W. Bush react to 9/11.

The vote came amid rising concerns about mass surveillance and how the cameras are being used.

The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.

Two decades after U.S. authorities locked Khalid Sheikh Mohammed away at a military detention center in Cuba, the purported mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks sometimes seems barely any closer to being put on trial than the day he arrived.

A Houston firefighter reflects on losing his identical twin brother on 9/11 and how that day ultimately changed the course of his own life.

Vice President JD Vance headlined the second night of the Republican midterm convention, rallying GOP voters while lacing into Democrats.

"I knew from his cry and the look on his face that something had happened. I said, I need to see the cameras," Heather Harris said.

Alexander Funes-Vasquez is said to be charged with murder for the death of 21-year-old Edward Josue Valladarez-Vargas.Alexander Funes-Vasquez is said to be charged with murder for the death of 21-year-old Edward Josue Valladarez-Vargas.

There is promising news in the fight against opioid overdoses in Texas, with data showing overdose deaths have declined in recent years.

A 10-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in Fort Bend County.

Conroe will continue funding its Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras after city leaders approved a new budget Thursday, despite residents and two council members pushing the city to reconsider the technology.

The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.

Windy Buchanan was never officially reported missing. More than 3 decades after her remains were found, DNA work in The Woodlands identified her.

Walmart customers in Texas and 15 other states are urged to check their freezers after a recall of frozen berries was expanded due to possible E. coli contamination.

Communities across the Houston area will gather for ceremonies, stair climbs, service projects and other tributes marking 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks.

McKenna West has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying she does not trust that the biological parents have the child's best interest at heart.

A plan to transform a former Budweiser bottling plant into an artificial intelligence data center is drawing opposition from Jacinto City leaders, who say they may have limited power to stop the project if it moves forward.

SpaceX is suing Grimes County and Texas AG Ken Paxton as it seeks to prevent certain information from being released publicly.

Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission. Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission. 

Houston-area communities, first responders, and residents are marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorial ceremonies, Rice Stadium stair climbs, and cemetery service projects.Houston-area communities, first responders, and residents are marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorial ceremonies, Rice Stadium stair climbs, and cemetery service projects.

Bryson Collins was 11 when he was killed. His family now honors him through acts of kindness.

Deputy Dante Zepeda has returned to active duty after undergoing surgery and months of physical therapy following a June shooting.

Court documents say Michael Lynn Jackson Jr. was a special education aide and step coach at North Shore High School. The alleged incident happened at his apartment.

The DEA said its McAllen office seized the drugs in the Rio Grande Valley as part of a joint Homeland Security Task Force investigation.

A Houston native who escaped the 85th floor of the World Trade Center reflects on surviving 9/11 and the ATM receipt he rediscovered 25 years later.

Tropical moisture brings more rain for the end of the week

A Houston man who worked on the 85th floor of the North Tower on Sept. 11, 2001, recalls escaping the World Trade Center and finding purpose in sharing his story.

Pearland Police wanted to discuss Flock cameras with KHOU 11 following recent widespread criticism in other areas.

The U.S. cattle herd is at its smallest level since 1961, and a Texas A&M economist says rebuilding the supply could take years.

The sheriff's office said scams are costing victims tens of thousands of dollars and has some things to watch for so you don't fall for them.

Texas Southern's first three projects include new science, health and innovation facilities, with completion expected in 2027 and 2028.

Fort Bend County commissioners approved a lower property tax rate after a contentious debate over whether appointed County Judge Daniel Wong has authority to vote.

The question facing Conroe City Council is do they continue to fund Flock cameras in the 2026-2027 budget or do they let the contract expire at the end of the month?The question facing Conroe City Council is do they continue to fund Flock cameras in the 2026-2027 budget or do they let the contract expire at the end of the month?

President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.

Amazon is moving forward with a massive data center project in Wharton County. Company leaders met with Boling residents Thursday night to answer questions and address concerns about what the development means for the community.

Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.

Police say surveillance video shows 36-year-old Lawrence Vinson speaking with a man shortly before he was shot and found dead inside a vehicle.

The allegation was reported by the family of a teen who “looked to him as a mentor.”The allegation was reported by the family of a teen who “looked to him as a mentor.”

The 10-year plan includes work along I-10 and continued projects tied to the North Houston Highway Improvement Project.

The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.

Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving an EMS ambulance in Harris County, officials said.Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving an EMS ambulance in Harris County, officials said.

A 10-year-old was airlifted to the hospital following a crash in Fort Bend County on Thursday afternoon, officials said.A 10-year-old was airlifted to the hospital following a crash in Fort Bend County on Thursday afternoon, officials said.

The Conroe City Council is putting the future of its own camera program on the chopping block during Thursday evening's budget discussion.The Conroe City Council is putting the future of its own camera program on the chopping block during Thursday evening's budget discussion.

A “concerning" video involving an adjunct faculty member has the University of Houston investigating.A “concerning" video involving an adjunct faculty member has the University of Houston investigating.

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office will host a free “Clean Slate Day” on Sept. 26, offering eligible young adults help seeking expunctions.

A local Fort Bend County school worker had her savings account wiped out after scammers spoofed the Sheriff's Office phone number and threatened her with fake warrants over missed federal jury duty.A local Fort Bend County school worker had her savings account wiped out after scammers spoofed the Sheriff's Office phone number and threatened her with fake warrants over missed federal jury duty.

The hacking group, APT IRAN, said it would escalate attacks on American infrastructure in the lead-up to the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Underbelly Burger is closing its Spring Branch location in Houston, but customers still have one final weekend to stop by.

The Lake Jackson resident bought the $26.75M winning ticket in Angleton for the August 10 drawing.

Blue Bell launched their new White Chocolate Mocha flavor Thursday, according to a press release.

While Officer Joshua Nino de Guzman has been cleared of criminal charges, an internal investigation continues.

Alla Nowowiejski is accused of taking payments from clients seeking work authorization while failing to submit their applications or submitting only portions of them

Sunel Merchant was on the 49th floor of the North Tower when the attacks began. Twenty-five years later, he's honoring Houston firefighters with meals and a message.

The district said the staff member was removed from campus and placed on administrative leave after learning of allegations involving off-campus conduct.

Denver's Office of Emergency Management was working to alert citizens and prepare for public reaction about the planned flyover.

The Bear Creek area Fiesta, which got some five feet of water during Harvey, is currently holding a "soft re-opening."

Steel from the World Trade Center now stands at several Houston-area locations, giving the public a place to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

Harris County filed two lawsuits alleging forged deeds and fake identities were used to steal at least 10 properties. Officials believe more victims may exist.

The city said there are options for people with overdue bills who reach out to them.