Repeat offender wanted for various crimes across Texas named as February Featured Fugitive
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has named 35-year-old Billy Joel Alfaro, a repeat offender wanted for various crimes across Texas, as the February Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during February if the tip is...
Valentine’s Day Events & Ideas in Tomball, Cypress, & Klein
Looking for fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Greater NW Houston? From family-friendly events and kid-approved activities to date night ideas and local Valentine’s Day specials, this guide has everything you need to plan a memorable February. This guide is updated for Valentine’s Day 2026 and will...
Nan & Company Opens a New Real Estate Office In One of Houston’s Fastest...
David Bernal, Jenny Correa, Nancy Almodovar, Jose Almodovar participate in the ribbon cutting for the real estate firm's new Cypress office. (Photo by Jared Hernandez) This article is promoted/partner content and not produced by the editorial staff. Nan & Company Properties opened its fifth office in Cypress,...
Torchy’s Tacos confirms closures — here’s how many locations will still remain
Torchy’s Tacos, the Austin-based taco chain known for its bold Tex-Mex flavors and “Damn good” reputation, announced it will close seven restaurant locations nationwide by February 3, 2026. The move…
Blo Blow Dry Bar Opens in Katy This Week, Bringing ‘Pink Carpet’ Beauty to...
The wait is over, Katy. On Tuesday, February 6, Blo Blow Dry Bar will officially open its doors at Grand Lakes Marketplace, bringing its signature “pink carpet treatment” to one of the fastest-growing beauty destinations in Greater Houston. Located at 6645 S Fry Rd, Suite 100 near Whole...
Navigating Texas Education Freedom Account Portal: Useful info for parents
HOUSTON - Texas is set to launch its first-ever school voucher program Wednesday, opening a billion-dollar portal that allows families to use public funds for private education. Texas Education Freedom Accounts. The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) marks one of the most significant shifts in the state’s...
Woman Killed, Husband Critically Injured After Overnight Barricade Standoff in East Aldine
HOUSTON, Texas – A woman was killed and her estranged husband critically injured early Tuesday The post Woman Killed, Husband Critically Injured After Overnight Barricade Standoff in East Aldine first appeared on Texas News | Houston, Dallas, Austin, El Paso | Texas Herald News .
A Torchy’s Tacos in the Houston area closed its doors for good on Tuesday
The Houston-area location is one of seven Torchy's locations across the country that closed this week, but is the only one in Texas to do so.
1 person killed in crash involving cement truck and another vehicle in Hockley, HCSO...
The sheriff's office says it's investigating the deadly crash along Hempstead Highway eastbound on Wednesday morning.
Energy bills to rise
As temperatures go up across the Houston area this week, the cost of keeping our homes warm will go down. However, as FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says, last week's freeze will mean some sticker shock when utility bills arrive.

















