Invasive Australian Redclaw Crayfish discovered in Texas for the first time

Houston Chron.com 8/12 12:43P Ariana Garcia

The large species has only previously been detected in the United States in California.

Found guilty at trial, Texas man drinks cloudy liquid, dies

Houston Chron.com 8/12 12:31P

The jury found him guilty of child sexual assault.

Austin OnlyFans model charged with murder says she killed boyfriend in self-defense

Houston Chron.com 8/12 12:03P Michael Murney

Courtney Clenney and her boyfriend, Christian “Toby” Obumseli, had a history of domestic disturbances at their Miami apartment.

Suspected pipe burst prompts evacuation at high-rise condo in River Oaks, officials say

Click 2 Houston 8/12 8:09A Brittany Taylor

Residents at The Royalton, a high-rise condo in River Oaks, have been evacuated due to a suspected pipe burst, according to Houston Public Works. The Houston Fire Department responded to an automated alarm at the condo, which is located at 3333...

Kinder Morgan acquires more landfill energy assets, eyes RNG facility conversions

Houston Biz Journal 8/12 7:42A Chris Mathews

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest public companies and one of the largest energy employers in the Houston region.

Sweeping climate bill pushes American energy to go green

Houston Chron.com 8/12 7:22A By SETH BORENSTEIN, MATTHEW DALY

The crux of the climate bill is to use incentives to accelerate clean energy expansion.

Community spotlight: Fairytale Endings Rescue in Houston

Click 2 Houston 8/12 6:04A KPRC 2 Staff

On KPRC 2+ we highlight organizations doing great things in our community. This week, we’re introducing you to Fairytale Endings Rescue , a nonprofit organization that helps find safe and loving homes for rescue animals. Watch the video at the top...

Investigation underway after body found inside home in southeast Houston, police say

Click 2 Houston 8/12 5:00A Brittany Taylor

Homicide detectives responded to a southeast Houston home Friday after a body was found inside, according to the Houston Police Department. The discovery was made around 7:30 a.m. at a home located in the 8600 block of Detroit Street after...

5 things to know today, plus more highway closures in the Galleria area

Houston Biz Journal 8/12 3:13A Olivia Pulsinelli

Happy Friday, Houston! If you're going to be in the Uptown/Galleria area this weekend, be prepared for traffic. Read about that and more in today's installment of 5 Things to Know.

Economic uncertainty beginning to slow Houston's venture capital investment ecosystem

Houston Biz Journal 8/12 12:00A Chris Mathews

Deal flow in the venture capital investment ecosystem is starting to slow down amid economic uncertainty.

UT Physicians opens first urgent care location

Houston Biz Journal 8/11 2:15P Olivia Pulsinelli

UT Physicians, the clinical practice of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, plans to open more urgent care centers across the city as well.

Galveston 'ghost wolves' have DNA of endangered red wolves, scientists say

Houston Chron.com 8/11 2:05P Ariana Garcia

The rare coyote-like canine could be key to the survival of its nearly extinct ancestors.

Longtime leader of Houston's beloved holiday experience stepping down

Culturemap Houston Society 8/11 2:04P Steven Devadanam

The beloved chief of Houston's unofficial start to the holiday season is closing up shop after more than three decades. Patsy Chapman, CEO of the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, announced her...

Montgomery ISD installs school bathrooms sensors to detect gunshots, vape smoke

Houston Chron.com 8/11 1:50P Dan Carson

Smart sensors capable of detecting gunshots, "aggression" and vaping students have been put in place at two locations.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams threatens to send locals to campaign against Texas Governor Greg...

Houston Chron.com 8/11 1:46P Michael Murney

Eric Adams warned Abbott of the political consequences for bussing migrants to New York City.