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Harris County deputies broke up a cockfighting operation, rescuing more than 60 birds and uncovering bags of dead roosters in northwest Houston.

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, who represents parts of the Greater Houston region, says he will leave Congress in 2026. Local political and business leaders are already watching how the decision may shift regional priorities.

Here are the top updates Houston residents and businesses need to start the day, from weather changes to local safety and travel alerts.

Harris County deputies shut down a rooster fighting ring in north Harris County, raising concerns about animal cruelty and neighborhood safety.

Taco Palenque is preparing to open a new restaurant in Spring, bringing its fast-casual Mexican menu to the Houston area.

A bomb threat at the Kemah Walmart triggered a swift law enforcement response as similar threats surfaced across Galveston County.

Four Houston firefighters were hospitalized with serious injuries after a major crash on the Eastex Freeway. The incident shut down lanes and raised safety concerns for first responders and commuters.

An iPhone alert led Houston authorities to a fatal stabbing, resulting in the arrest of a woman at the scene.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a train in East Houston, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

Houston faces another round of storms Monday as police investigate multiple overnight crimes and fans react to the Texans–Colts matchup.

Houston starts Thursday with cool air and clouds as rain chances rise heading into the weekend, according to FOX 26.

A new study shows major gaps in mental‑health care across Houston, with the city’s lowest‑income ZIP codes facing the steepest shortages.

A powerful tornado damaged more than 100 homes in North Texas, raising new concerns for Houston residents as severe weather intensifies across the state.

A tragic hot-car death reported by AOL.com is prompting renewed warnings from Houston safety officials as temperatures fluctuate.

U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls will not run again in 2024, creating a major opening in a district that shapes southwest Houston’s regional economy and transportation priorities.

Houston-area Rep. Troy Nehls announced he will retire from Congress, opening a key seat in the region.

Houston will see cooler evening temperatures on November 29 as clouds linger and light winds settle across the area.

U.S. Rep. Troy Nels, who represents suburbs southwest of Houston, will not seek another term, becoming the sixth Texas Republican to step aside.

A sedan driver died after an Amazon delivery truck reportedly ran a red light on a Highway 288 feeder near the South Beltway, according to deputies.

A new storm system, multiple deadly overnight crashes, and a spotlight on local small businesses headline today’s Houston morning update.

Two men were killed in a Spring-area shooting after a driver told deputies he fired in self-defense while being followed, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Houston shoppers are gearing up for Small Business Saturday and the holiday rush. Here are key safety tips and reasons to support local retailers this season.

Texas' upset win over Texas A&M has fueled major debate among Houston fans and business owners who depend on the region's college football crowd.

A Houston-area father has been charged after investigators said he blamed his newborn’s fatal head injuries on an allergic reaction.