Spring TX

There is something about Texas BBQ that makes you want to plan an entire road trip around it. I still remember the first time I caught that smoky, wood-fired smell drifting through an open car window somewhere outside Austin, and I knew right then that this state takes its barbecue seriously.

HOUSTON — An investigation is underway after an hours-long police standoff at an extended-stay hotel off the North Freeway in north Houston, police say. The standoff started around 11:50 p.m. at the Suburban Studios extended-stay hotel located along I-45 near Rankin Road. The man was taken into custody around 5 a.m.

SHENANDOAH, Texas — A driver was arrested after a high-speed chase ended in a crash off FM 242, according to the Shenandoah Police Department. Officers initiated the pursuit after observing dangerous and erratic driving. The driver was taken into custody and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and additional...

At the northwest corner of the intersection of Hwy. 59 and Valley Ranch Crossing Drive in Porter, The Market at Valley Ranch will be opening soon. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The Market at Valley Ranch, a retail shopping center, will be coming soon to Porter, a spokesperson for the property’s broker, Blue Ox Group,...

TEXAS — A man has died after an officer-involved shooting in downtown Houston on Sunday morning, authorities said. According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting occurred around 8:54 a.m. near the intersection of Main and Bell streets. Police said a METRO police officer fired a shot during the...

HOUSTON — A wildfire is burning in northeast Houston, and residents nearby are being urged to stay alert in case evacuations are ordered, according to the Houston Fire Department. According to HFD, the fire is burning near Greens Bayou and John Ralston Road and began Saturday on flood control...

HOUSTON - A deadly hit-and-run is being investigated by Houston police after a man was found ran over in the middle of the road in the Third Ward area. Houston Police Department Sergeant David Rose says officers were called to Scott Street near Anita Street. According to Sgt. Rose, a...

HOUSTON — A West Houston family and church community are mourning the loss of a beloved pastor who was shot and killed during a break-in at his home early Saturday morning. Family members have identified the victim as Pedro Cantu, a longtime pastor at Amor & Restauracion Church. Houston...

Searching for down-to-earth restaurants in Texas where the food outshines the fancy?. These 8 unpretentious spots deliver enormous portions and authentic flavors without any fuss!. 1. Snow’s BBQ (Lexington) Snow’s BBQ might be the most famous “secret” in Texas barbecue. This legendary spot in tiny Lexington...

If you own a GMC truck in Houston, this story may hit close to home. A River Oaks resident says he did everything right. His truck was parked in his driveway. The area was well-lit. ... Read more