The Latest Breaking News from Houston

Houston mother convicted of capital murder after throwing toddler from hotel balcony

A Houston mother was convicted Friday of capital murder after fatally stabbing and throwing her 17-month-old daughter, Hannah Yonko, from a third-floor hotel balcony in a case that left the community in shock.

The Times of India · Mar 9

US airports face long delays as DHS shutdown hits security checkpoints

The Hobby airport said it expected more travelers than normal due to spring break

The Independent UK · Mar 9

After years of gains, Republicans in Congress push to roll back chemical regulations

In Texas, environmental activists and experts raise the alarm about the potential impact on public health if the Toxic Substances Control Act is weakened.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 6

Green, Menefee are headed for runoff in Houston clash of Democratic incumbents

Newly drawn political maps put the incumbents into the same congressional district.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Photos: 2026 Texas Primaries

Photographers across the state covered this year’s primary election.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Browns-Texans Trade Grades: C.J. Stroud Loses Another Starting Offensive Lineman

The Texans are sending their most versatile offensive lineman in Tytus Howard to Cleveland.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 2

AI Voice Scams Are Spiking — Houston Investigators Reveal the New Clue That Gives Bank Impersonators Away

Your phone rings and the caller ID displays the official name of your bank. You answer to hear a calm, professional voice that sounds exactly like a trustworthy representative. This person claims there is a fraudulent charge on your account that requires immediate attention. They ask you to verify a…

Budget and the Bees · Feb 28

Apple confirms plans to build some new Macs in the United States in 2026 — but will this translate to lower prices at last?

Apple will start US-based Mac mini production in Houston, expanding domestic manufacturing while balancing costs, regional demand, and global supply.

TechRadar · Feb 28

‘We’re devastated’: Canada-born permanent US resident held in ICE custody; family demands safe return

A 39-year-old Canadian-born father of three has spent nearly four months in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being detained at a Houston airport over a misdemeanor charge from when he was a teenager, a move his family says has left them “baffled” and devastated.

The Times of India · Feb 28