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Cow-killing screwworm 'dangerously close' to Texas

https://www.chron.com/news/article/screwworm-texas-border-22216819.php

Published: April 20, 2026 23:10

The flesh-eating parasite is now less than an hour's drive from the U.S.-Mexico border.

After Brazilian triathlete dies in Texas, how dangerous are Ironman events?

https://www.chron.com/news/article/mara-flavia-ironman-texas-deaths-22216153.php

Published: April 20, 2026 20:54

One part of the race appears to carry the greatest risk.

Relentless rain pattern targets Houston with flooding possible

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/flood-storms-rain-houston-22215892.php

Published: April 20, 2026 18:15

Some areas could see up to 4 inches of rain.

Haley Hernandez signs off from KPRC after more than a decade in Houston homes

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/haley-hernandez-leaving-kprc-houston-22215697.php

Published: April 20, 2026 15:27

Her final day at the Houston station is Friday.

Popular Brazilian influencer confirmed as athlete who died at Ironman Texas

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/brazilian-mara-flavia-dies-ironman-texas-22215622.php

Published: April 20, 2026 15:06

"You were a huge example to women and you did what made you happy."

Shreveport rocked after man kills 8 children in rampage

https://www.chron.com/news/article/shreveport-louisiana-murder-shamar-elkins-22215592.php

Published: April 20, 2026 13:20

The violence Sunday was the nation's deadliest shooting in more than two years.

Nearly half of young Americans need tax refunds just to get by, study says

https://www.chron.com/news/article/gen-z-millennials-tax-refunds-survival-22210288.php

Published: April 20, 2026 12:01

Many say tax refunds are going to debt and bills.

Another builder pushes north as Dallas-area sprawl accelerates

https://www.chron.com/news/article/anna-texas-century-community-homes-22212340.php

Published: April 19, 2026 22:47

The Dallas area is expanding in all directions.

Gunman dead after killing 8 children in mass Louisiana shooting

https://www.chron.com/news/article/shreveport-louisiana-shooting-children-dead-22214658.php

Published: April 19, 2026 16:47

Officials are looking for pictures, video and information related to the incidents.

Trump taps Texas’ top public health official as CDC chief medical officer

https://www.chron.com/news/article/jennifer-shuford-cdc-texas-public-health-22213799.php

Published: April 18, 2026 21:16

Jennifer Shuford is among a slate of CDC nominations with no apparent ties to the anti-vaccine movement.

Ex-adult film star is on her way to becoming a Texas lawyer

https://www.chron.com/news/article/asia-carerra-adult-star-attorney-texas-22213654.php

Published: April 18, 2026 18:01

The former Aggie passed the bar on her second try.

IRONMAN Texas participant dies during swim in Lake Woodlands

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/ironman-race-death-lake-woodlands-22213622.php

Published: April 18, 2026 16:42

"We send our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the athlete."

Houston lieutenant arrested after alleged sex sting with undercover detective

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/lieutenant-arrested-undercover-sting-quoc-viet-ngo-22212613.php

Published: April 17, 2026 21:00

He was assigned to the Airport—Hobby Division.

How the Tax Day floods and a chance encounter changed how I see Houston

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-tax-day-2016-floods-22210793.php

Published: April 17, 2026 09:45

Ten years later, the storm has changed how I think about the weather.

'Safe' Houston neighborhoods could flood in minutes, Rice study warns

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/tax-day-floods-2016-houston-22210511.php

Published: April 16, 2026 23:32

"Our flood maps are still looking in the rearview mirror,"

Texas AG sues Houston, accuses city of defying state immigration law

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/paxton-whitmire-ice-houston-lawsuit-22210914.php

Published: April 16, 2026 22:28

"Under my watch, no Texas city will be a safe harbor for illegals."

New meteorologist popping up on Houston TV isn't based here

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/khou-meteorologist-ryan-shoptaugh-22209746.php

Published: April 16, 2026 19:10

He works across multiple cities, not just Houston.

Logistics company cutting jobs nationwide plans 168 layoffs near Houston

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/saddle-creek-layoffs-texas-houston-22210096.php

Published: April 16, 2026 16:12

The company will slash 168 jobs at its Houston-area facility.

'I thought I'd lose them': Security officer recounts night of terror in deadly flood

https://www.chron.com/news/article/camp-mystic-hearings-22208318.php

Published: April 15, 2026 18:30

"I was terrified I was going to lose one of those kids."

Ugly fight breaks out at City Hall as police union and council trade blows

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-ice-funding-fight-22207824.php

Published: April 15, 2026 16:00

"You're playing politics with our officers."

Freeze risk, large hail and flooding possible as Texas front arrives

https://www.chron.com/news/article/freeze-hail-storms-texas-weekend-22207782.php

Published: April 15, 2026 15:43

Yes, it's April.

Camp Mystic official reveals deaths haven't officially been reported to state

https://www.chron.com/news/article/camp-mystic-deaths-testimony-22207635.php

Published: April 15, 2026 13:01

It was unclear if the failure to report would affect the camp's license application.

It's the end of an era for a longtime hotel in Houston's Galleria

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/drury-hotel-galleria-closure-22205568.php

Published: April 14, 2026 23:32

The hotel dates back to 1995.

Former Houston police chief Troy Finner lands new job in Missouri City

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/troy-finner-missouri-city-22206754.php

Published: April 14, 2026 21:34

Former HPD Chief Troy Finner has been appointed Missouri City's next police chief.

Texas lawmaker exits in scandal fallout. Will Abbott rush to fill the vacancy?

https://www.chron.com/news/article/tony-gonzales-congressional-seat-22206250.php

Published: April 14, 2026 19:56

"We'll see if Abbott keeps the same energy when a Republican-held seat becomes vacant."

Two 80-year-old buildings in Houston's EaDo to get new life

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/eado-warehouses-pagewood-22205680.php

Published: April 14, 2026 18:15

Two 80-year-old warehouses will undergo major makeovers.

Houston radio host Roula chokes up as Camp Mystic tragedy haunts city again

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-roula-christie-camp-mystic-22205681.php

Published: April 14, 2026 16:41

A radio segment turned emotional as new testimony emerged.

Houston council member accuses Whitmire of 'caving' in ICE fight

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-whitmire-ice-abbott-22205904.php

Published: April 14, 2026 16:17

"Houston can't afford leadership that shifts with the political wind."

Storms set to soak Southeast Texas as cold front sparks weekend shakeup

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/cold-front-rain-southeast-texas-22205567.php

Published: April 14, 2026 15:38

"Showers and storms are likely."