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It’s that time of year again when we are tracking hazy skies and the culprit is none other than Saharan dust.

Our brief break from humid conditions is coming to an end. Another front arriving on Memorial Day will bring a chance for scattered downpours on the holiday.

The outlook for 2025 goes from June 1 to November 30.

Police said a small Cessna aircraft crashed around 4 a.m. near Interstate 15 and Aero Dr. Authorities believe all of the fatalities are people who were on the plane.

The constables were joined by the Harris County commissioners Lesley Briones, Tom Ramsey and Adrian Garcia.

In a podcast interview, AJ Armstrong Jr. opens up about his life-altering experience in prison, reflecting on his strengthened faith and continued fight for freedom.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned people to stop using infant swings made by Queerick and sold on Amazon due to suffocation risk.

The teen at the center of an AMBER Alert was found.

An above average tropical storm season in likely for most of the gulf coast this summer

"You have to be a little crazy." Professional bull rider Jorden Halvorsen's story and that of the Elite Lady Bull Riders are featured in "Not Her First Rodeo," premiering tonight on Freeform and streams June 6 on Hulu. 

For a Texas veteran, golf is more than a game. The sport helped him heal, and now, he is empowering veterans through his nonprofit, Loops Fore Troops.

Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate student and lawful permanent resident who has been in immigration custody since March, got to hold his newborn for the first time Thursday

With its final season underway on Hulu, "The Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood and the show's cast and creatives reflect on eight years of storytelling, legacy and a new chapter in the story.

Deputy constables are investigating a break-in at a CVS Pharmacy on Louetta Road in northwest Harris County, which occurred just after 6 a.m. on Thursday.

A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration from attempting to dismantle the Department of Education.

The sheriff's office confirmed there was a brief chase before the crash and that a suspect was taken into custody.

The solid waste director has replaced the four-day work week with a traditional five-day work week after complaints of missed trash pickups.

According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the five juveniles were linked to five aggravated robberies this month.

The Collins family was on a summer trip when they crossed paths with a dangerous escapee. Now, their story is at the center of a powerful KHOU 11+ Original.

Land once considered for a NASCAR racetrack is now ground zero for a 17,000-acre development effort.

”You will not get compassion, you won’t get a second chance if you commit this crime, because I have been on too many scenes where people lose their lives because of this," DA Sean Teare said during a news conference.

TxDOT officials said the closure will be until at least Friday due to a pavement issue at the base of the ramp.

“Harris County is at a crossroads. Voters are tired of rising taxes, rising crime, and rising dysfunction,” said Mayor Aliza Dutt. “I’m running to restore common sense, protect our families, and get government back to doing the basics—safely, efficiently, and transparently.”

The village of Dolton is considering the use of eminent domain to take ownership of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home.

For patients like Abjei-Sarpong, a 25-year-old sickle cell patient who depends on Medicaid to help cover her life-saving treatments, these sweeping changes could be devastating.

More hot and humid days ahead

Harris County deputies warn that low pay could threaten citizens' safety. This comes after the Houston City Council approved a $1 billion HPD contract, making it the highest-paid police department in Texas.

With Memorial Day and Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner, Airbnb is reminding people about its mission to crack down on summer holiday parties.

Texas Women for the Arts, a program of the Texas Cultural Trust, is awarding over $320,000 in grants to support arts education across Texas

Omer Shem-Tov was the last of 33 hostages released during the short-lived ceasefire earlier this year.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo wants to use more than $20,000 in taxpayer dollars for an economic trip to Paris, but some commissioners think it should be funded another way.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed it ordered a ground delay due to staffing issues in the airport's air traffic control tower.

A round up free events to enjoy this Memorial Day weekend in the Houston area.

Four 13-year-olds and a 15-year-old have been arrested and charged in connection with several aggravated robberies in Katy that happened earlier this month.

The closure has the ramp from 225 to 610 NB shut down.

Harris County constables are demanding pay equity for their deputies following the Houston City Council's approval of a five-year contract that raises Houston Police Department (HPD) officer salaries by 38%, making them the highest-paid in Texas.

The Buckner family expresses frustration with police as they continue searching for Shapammala Buckner eight years after her disappearance.

Colorado State University researchers predict above normal activity this season, with 17 tropical storms, nine becoming hurricanes, and four potential major hurricanes.

"We stand on the shoulders of all our former and current players and coaches," Sampson said.

The 30-year-old suspect chanted, "Free, free Palestine" after he was arrested, police say.

"Dr. Zamora-Quezada funded his luxurious lifestyle for two decades by traumatizing his patients, abusing his employees, lying to insurers, and stealing taxpayer money," said Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.

Mark Duran, 38, has been missing for more than two months. He was last seen walking at a Houston park. Here's what we know and how you can help.

The Port of Galveston could break passenger records again this year with a new port and cruise offerings. Here's what's coming.

Expect muggy air, isolated showers or storms in the afternoon and highs in the low 90s today through Sunday.

The founder of the Texas Renaissance Festival, George Coulam, was found dead at his home, according to Grimes County Sheriff Donald Sowell.

The House on Wednesday approved the ban, after previously considering proposals to preserve the industry by tightening regulations.

The missing 15-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert in Houston Wednesday night has been found.

Houston police say they received a call from a mother who had taken her 2-year-old daughter to a nearby hospital after she was hit by a vehicle. The baby was confirmed dead at the hospital.

On May 25, 2020, 6-year-old Gianna Floyd's life changed forever when her father, George Floyd, was killed. She now speaks about her goals for the future.

The victims were found with multiple gunshot wounds in their north Harris County home on Fitzwater Drive.

A fatal west Houston crash led to armed confrontation at apartment complex, HPD said. Multiple people were detained.

Police are investigating after a 2-year-old girl died in West Houston Wednesday.

In a new lawsuit, the Harris County Attorney's Office accuses two men of forging deeds to steal homes. In some cases, the homes were resold.

This was at least the second time this month that flights at the airport were by staffing.

The five-year deal gives the department's more than 5,200 officers a 36.5% pay raise over the lifetime of the contract.

Authorities need your assistance in identifying two teens involved in a recent altercation that escalated to gunfire at a Cypress basketball court, known locally as "The Cage."

Texas Democrats oppose Trump's budget bill, fearing Medicaid cuts could leave millions uninsured.

It's part of a drill to get ready for hurricane season. It's the first time the drill has taken place in Harris County.

The Texas Department of Public Safety reported on May 22 that Sharolen Roque had been found.

The tenant said security at the apartment complex is lacking.

Houston police investigated after an officer shot a machete-wielding suspect during a store robbery confrontation near the Museum District.

Houston climbs to 66th place in park rankings due to increased spending, but struggles with access as only 63% live within a 10-minute walk of a park.

Panelists expressed serious concerns over the nation’s storm readiness in the wake of the widespread federal job cuts.

The Texas native will perform a full-length show on March 22, the final day of the 2026 Houston rodeo.

Carlos Jose Ayala Morales is charged with attempted indecency with a 7-year-old girl involving a groping incident in January. He still hasn't been arrested.

Texas lawmakers have advanced a bill to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S.

Union leader Hector Mireles reports that 60–70 custodial and maintenance positions in Houston ISD, including supervisory roles, could be eliminated as part of a district-wide restructuring effort.

Houston police are investigating after a 2-year-old toddler was killed in a crash on Wednesday evening.

A wife tells FOX 26 her husband left for work and never came home. Authorities say he was found dead inside a box at the home where he was hired to do contracting work along Tim Allen Court in Harris County.

Atria Wealth Solutions plans to lay off more than 50 Houston employees.

There will now be someone in the driver seat, but they won't be driving.

A major crash on the Gulf Freeway is causing severe delays, with complete closure near Monroe.

Join KHOU 11+ for a conversation about mental health and suicide prevention for all ages, featuring expert advice, resources, and messages of hope.

Texas Renaissance Festival founder George “King George" Coulam has died at his home in Todd Mission, authorities confirm.

Zachary Patterson was allegedly the driver associated with a man who tried to break into his girlfriend's home early Tuesday morning.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service needs your help locating a suspect wanted for stealing mail in the Houston area, officials said.

Emergency responders investigate a deadly train-truck crash near Richmond in Fort Bend County.

According to Houston police, the suspect, 33-year-old Earnest Harrison, who was critically injured in the incident, died at the hospital on Tuesday.

A sex offender has been arrested in Harris County for an alleged repeated offense months after being granted parole.

The contract includes salary increases that would rise by about 36% within the next five years.

Firefighters have extinguished a fire that sparked up on Wednesday afternoon in Houston.

State prosecutors requested two charges be dropped against Eric Moore.

The connecting ramp between SH 225 West and the IH 610 East Loop is closed for at least the rest of this week, officials say.

Both Apple and U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed the chargers were fake.

Voters in Cameron County elected a mayor and two commissioners, who all work for SpaceX.

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"Unfortunately, we've had drownings, we've had crashes, we've had people operating under the influence of alcohol," said HPD Marine Unit officer James Hughes.

Tuesday morning's chlorine gas release triggered a since-lifted shelter in place in Clute, Freeport, and Lake Jackson.

Once at Rocky Boston’s studio, Kewana Jones Harvey found her daughter’s dress in pieces, and she said other parents were there too.

There are two major proposals headed back to the state Senate for review after the House made amendments.

Heights High School faces ongoing AC issues, forcing students to leave early as temperatures remain high despite maintenance efforts.

According to police, a suspect turned himself in to Sugar Land police.

The bear crawl exercise, which involves walking on all fours with hands and feet on the ground, has gained popularity through various social media challenges.

A woman is in custody after police say she shot her husband during a physical altercation in Conroe.

Have plans to travel during Memorial Day weekend? You and millions of other Texans are planning the same.