With weather conditions rapidly evolving in parts of Texas this week, including a winter storm warning, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced it would close multiple offices on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service,

The Texas DPS increases the reward to $6,000 for information on the 1981 cold case murder of Karen Lynn Douglas.

Mayor John Whitmire addressed safety concerns and the incoming Houston freeze Friday as runners prepare for Sunday's Chevron Houston Marathon Sunday.

Jan. 20 at 5 p.m., Houston Mayor John Whitmire, along with public safety officials, will discuss winter storm safety and warming centers.

The Texas Department of Public Safety advises preparation and caution as winter storms bring extreme weather conditions like freezing rain, ice, and snow, especially impacting northeast Houston and surrounding areas.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding Texans about the importance of the AMBER Alert notifications to keep the community safe. In 2024, DPS sent out 47 AMBER

Robert Davis III allegedly shot and killed a Texas officer Wednesday. A manhunt ended when Houston police fatally shot Davis after he wounded a K-9.

Karen Lynn Douglas, 22, was home with her baby on Jan. 6, 1981, when she was stabbed to death. The person responsible still hasn't been caught.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has increased its reward for information about the murder of a Houston area mother. The cold case goes back 44 years. On January 6, 1981, 22 year-old Karen Lynn Douglas was found stabbed to death in her northeast Harris county home.

The Sherman Police Department announced Friday afternoon that they will resume normal operations next week and that nonprofit Texas EquuSearch will continue coordinating search efforts for the missing Durant 8-year-old girl swept away by floodwaters in a Christmas Eve crash off US-75 moving forward.

Rocky, was shot while assisting in the apprehension of a suspect linked to the death of Deputy Jesus Vargas. After receiving emergency medical care, Rocky is on the mend and expected to return to duty.

Multiple agencies are investigating Sunday night's crash in Houston, which resulted in the deaths of four people, including a minor, officials say.