Weather
Explosion at Texas Oil Refinery Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order
No injuries reported after blast at Valero facility near Port Arthur
Train Derailment Near Houston Causes Ethanol Leak, No Injuries
Union Pacific train derailment in Richmond, Texas leads to ethanol spill, traffic disruptions, and ongoing cleanup efforts.
Fireworks Explode After Fire Spreads in Spring, Texas
Authorities say the blaze started in an RV before igniting nearby fireworks.
Crime
Houston Officer Fatally Shoots Armed Suspect After Gunfight
Incident occurred after suspect fired at officer, grazing him, before officer returned fire
Man Arrested in 1990 'Lovers' Lane' Cold Case Murders: Houston Police
Suspect Floyd William Parrott, 64, charged with capital murder for killings of Cheryl Henry and Garland 'Andy' Atkinson
17-Year-Old Shot, Taken to South Side Fire Station
Victim was in critical condition after being shot during an argument
Lifestyle
Court Dismisses BASE Jumpers' Lawsuit to Overturn National Parks Ban
Federal judge rules BASE jumpers lack legal standing to challenge decades-old prohibition on extreme sport in U.S. national parks.
Parkside Lounge Hosts Surrealist Winter Ball
East Village venue celebrates the arrival of spring with costumes, tarot readings, and live performances.
Luxury Houston Home on Mercer Street Listed for $4.45M
The 5,339-square-foot property features a resort-style backyard and numerous recent updates.
Sports
England's Paul Waring Leads Houston Open After Bogey-Free Round 1
Waring shoots 7-under 63 to take one-shot lead over Gary Woodland
Englishman Paul Waring leads Houston Open after opening 63
Gary Woodland and Rickie Fowler make early moves at Memorial Park
Hawkeyes Advance to Elite 8 with Win Over Nebraska
Iowa defeats fourth-seeded Nebraska 77-71 to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 1987.
Travel
Enter to Win a Luxury Stay at The Lancaster Hotel's 100th Anniversary
One lucky winner will enjoy a two-night stay in the Director's Suite with special amenities.
Southwest Passengers Forced Off Plane After Taser Found
Incident caused 2.5-hour delay as TSA conducted additional screenings
Travelers Warned About Airline Text Scams During Busy Spring Break
Officials advise checking flight status directly with airlines to avoid falling victim to fraudulent messages.
