CYPRESS, Texas — Cy-Fair ISD officials plan to cut 618 positions ahead of the next school year due to a projected shortfall in the 2024-25 fiscal year budget. Although about 4% of staff positions are being eliminated, Superintendent Doug Killian assured that displaced employees will have the chance to move into other vacant positions within the district. Priority will be …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 3-year-old boy has tragically died after being found unresponsive in a pool at an apartment complex in west Harris County on Monday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to the Radius West apartments at 1721 Greenhouse Road around 7:23 p.m. in response to a drowning call. HCSO reported that the …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A police chase involving a suspected red light runner ended in a fatal rollover crash in southeast Houston. The crash occurred on Long Drive near Lancaster Street, just south of I-610 and the I-45 Gulf Freeway. Footage from the scene shows the suspects’ car overturned with the wheels in the air. According to Houston police, there …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Drivers should be cautious of high-water areas on Houston-area roads as rain continues to fall in southeast Texas. An Weather Alert Day was declared on Tuesday as severe storms moved through Houston. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for Southeast Texas until 6 p.m. Remember, if you encounter high water, do not attempt to drive …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Downtown Houston streets are being blocked off again as more glass falls from high-rise buildings previously damaged by a deadly storm just over a week ago. The area was severely impacted when a deadly windstorm swept through on Thursday, May 16, causing countless high-rise windows to shatter and scattering debris across the roads below. Before repairs …

KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) — A man faces multiple charges, including murder, after allegedly killing his sister and opening fire on officers over the weekend. The video above is from a previous report. The Houston Police Department reports that 29-year-old Byron Keith Hall is accused of killing his 25-year-old sister, Taylor Ben. On Sunday, around 2:35 p.m., HPD officers responded to …

HOUSTON, Texas — The Houston Texans have secured wide receiver Nico Collins with a three-year, $72.75 million extension, including $52 million guaranteed, according to agents Drew Rosenhaus, Ryan Matha, and Jason Rosenhaus, who spoke with ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. The contract has the potential to reach a maximum value of $75 million. Collins, 25, is coming off a career-high …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Residents in the Houston area are experiencing power outages as severe storms and heavy rain swept through southeast Texas on Tuesday. An Weather Alert Day was in effect on Tuesday evening, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southeast Texas until 6 p.m. At 9:11 p.m., CenterPoint Energy’s outage tracker reported that 76,478 customers were affected …

MAGNOLIA, Texas (KTRK) — A 16-year-old tragically lost his life after being trapped under a collapsed structure during severe storms in Magnolia on Tuesday, authorities reported. Captain Bryan Perry of the Magnolia Fire Department stated that they received a call about the collapse around 1 p.m., coinciding with the arrival of the storm and its strong winds. Firefighters responded to …