It's not quite the Shakespeare line, but it's the question on many Houston-area residents' minds as the freeze heads toward our area. So should you drip or not drip your faucets. This is what we know.

Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Harris County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's assistance in locating several ...

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The air in 12 Texas counties exceeded federal soot standards, but Texas regulators say only four should face consequences.

The Houston Police Department fired Devon Ortiz, a former detention officer who was the subject of multiple internal affairs investigations.

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UPDATE: Jan. 2, 10:00 a.m. CT Federal investigators and Harris County Sheriff's deputies have concluded their joint operation at what is believed to be the former north Houston home of New ...

Those driving new vehicles that haven’t previously been registered in Texas will pay $16.75 when ... Beginning in 2026, Bexar County will also join that list of counties in requiring emissions ...