Armed ambush at Cypress Costco: Uncle thwarts robbery in dramatic parking lot gunfight
A man attempting to sell a high-end watch at a Cypress Costco parking lot was met by three armed suspects who attempted to rob him at gunpoint. The victim’s uncle intervened, opening fire and striking two of the three suspects; all three were apprehended within the hour and now face aggravated robbery charges.
Sisters, 2 and 3, Identified as Authorities Say They Drowned in Backyard Pool After...
The toddlers who drowned during an incident on Feb. 11 were 2-year-old Kelsey Kite and 3-year-old Kinsley Kite
AG Ken Paxton backs Houston ivermectin champion’s fight against Texas Medical Board
The board reprimanded Dr. Mary Bowden last year after she prescribed ivermectin to a patient at a Fort Worth hospital during the height of the pandemic. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced he's taking up the case of a Houston doctor disciplined by the state's medical board last year for trying to...
Houston ISD to close 12 schools in upcoming 2026-27 school year, district says
The Houston Independent School District announced a plan that the district will move forward with the closure of 12 schools at the beginning of the fall 2026 school year.
Spring Break HTX Hoedown 2026 Hits BH Ranch | March 21
Houston is getting ready to trade beach vibes for boots and big energy as the Spring Break HTX Hoedown 2026 takes over BH Ranch on Saturday, March 21. The all day celebration runs from 11 am to 10 pm and promises live music, line dancing, and a full day of outdoor fun under the Texas sky. Organized by United...
Savvy Sliders expanding across Texas, including to Houston area
The company has big plans to expand across the U.S.
Aerial photo of world’s widest freeway sparks mass debate online: ‘My definition of hell’
"You're either going 90 miles per hour or you're completely stopped." Aerial photo of world's widest freeway sparks mass debate online: 'My definition of hell' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Inspection finds ‘critical’ concern after camel kicked woman at Houston megachurch’s Christmas show
A camel kick at Champion Forest Baptist Church's Christmas show led to a federal safety inspection and renewed criticism from PETA.
5 arrested for stealing electricity at illegal encampment in southeast Houston, police say
Police say they arrested five men on Wednesday for stealing electricity to power a southeast Houston homeless encampment.
Houston teen handcuffed at Rockets game after false theft accusation, family speaks out
18-year-old Noah Cepeda was detained and handcuffed by Houston police during a Rockets game at Toyota Center after being accused of stealing a jersey — an allegation his family says was based on mistaken identity. The situation was resolved when Noah’s father produced a receipt proving the jersey had...
