American diplomat killed in Myanmar, Thai woman arrested
An American diplomat assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Yangon, the biggest city in Myanmar, was found dead with police investigating the death as a possible homicide.
Texas high school students see gains in all STAAR test subjects
Texas high school students made gains in every subject this year, according to state test results released Wednesday.
‘8647’ appears on National Mall, USPP investigating
The U.S. Park Police are investigating mysterious numbers that have appeared etched into the grass on the National Mall.
‘Screw scam’ spurs new fears for drivers when filling their tanks
A Virginia police department is warning drivers about a new way scammers are trying to rip off people when they fill their tanks: the gas pump screw scam.
Kennedy Center’s lawsuit against Chuck Redd dismissed
A judge dropped a Kennedy Center lawsuit against Chuck Redd after the musician refused to perform at a holiday event over the center’s board voting to rename it after President…
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe weather, flash flood threats
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a multi-day threat of severe weather and flash flooding across much…
Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current…
Texas GOP Convention underway in Houston
Republican delegates and supporters from across Texas have arrived in Houston for the 2026 Texas GOP Convention.
Harris County Flood Control Director resigns from her position
Dr. Tina Petersen, the Harris County Flood Control District Director, has resigned after a push to remove her from office due to severe project backlogs.
Ex-Turkey Leg Hut owner admits to hiring arsonists to burn down bar, feds say
A former owner of Turkey Leg Hut has admitted to hiring arsonists to burn down a bar six years ago, according to federal prosecutors.