Man dies after vehicle gets stranded in Death Valley, attempts trek across blistering salt flats
A French tourist died this month after becoming stranded in California's Death Valley National Park amid sweltering temperatures.
Florida man convicted in murder-for-hire plot on wife’s ex-husband
A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road was convicted Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme.
Harris County shooting: Young child dead following incident near Cypress Creek Parkway, Cutten Road
Harris County authorities are investigating after a young child was killed in a shooting late Thursday night.
Texas approves $138B transportation plan, including Houston-area highway projects
Texas transportation leaders have approved a 10-year plan projecting $138 billion in investments for highways, road maintenance, congestion relief, safety projects and other infrastructure statewide.
General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix
General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.
Move over, pumpkin spice: Search interest in this coffee flavor hit an all-time high
Fall flavor season is arriving earlier than ever, but pumpkin spice may have some new competition.
Harris County D.A. says witnesses to deadly ICE shooting could go in front of grand jury ‘very soon’
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare has confirmed he intends to get several witnesses in front of a grand jury “very soon."
Texas screwworm cases disrupt pet transport as shelters face new adoption challenges
New World screwworm cases in Texas, including two involving dogs, are disrupting the transport of shelter animals to some other states and raising concerns for pet owners across the region.
Galveston Wharves in talks with Royal Caribbean for new cruise terminal at Pier 14
Galveston Wharves is in discussions with Royal Caribbean Group about developing a new cruise terminal and berth at Pier 14, a potential expansion that could bring one of the world’s…
Convicted serial burglar from Humble caught for the 9th time
A serial convicted burglar from Humble is back behind bars after his latest arrest in Montgomery County.