Houston Controller Chris Hollins investigates Mayor John Whitmire’s $127K advisor
Houston Controller Chris Hollins has launched a formal investigation into a $127,000 mayoral advisor who records show badged into work only 13 times in two…
USDA adds to list of frozen pizza, snack food varieties included in public health alert
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items…
USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.
Swatch, AP watch collab gets massive crowds, police respond at multiple stores
A limited watch launch between Swatch and AP prompted crowds in the hundreds at stores and malls across the country Saturday, with some getting so rowdy that arrests were made.
Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty
Prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions.
Houston: Person with knife shot by METRO police near Botanic Garden
METRO police officers were called about a person with a knife and ended up shooting the person in the leg.
Houston Flamingo Drive: Woman accused of stabbing family member
Officers were called to a disturbance on Flamingo Drive. While they were there, a woman reportedly stabbed a family member.
Silver Boot Series: Astros shut out Rangers in first 2026 matchup
The Rangers lost their first 2026 matchup against the Astros on Friday night.
3 Dallas PD officers injured in Forney plane crash; no fatalities
After a small plane crashed in Forney overnight, all three Dallas police officers who were on board are reportedly still alive.
Straus Creamery ice cream products recalled
Ice cream from Straus Family Creamery that was distributed to 17 states has been recalled because some containers could potentially have metal fragments in them.
Big Bend border security: $1.7 billion awarded despite ‘no wall’ in CBP plans
Despite "no wall" being planned for Big Bend National Park at Texas' southern border, a $1.7 billion contract has been awarded for ongoing U.S. Customs and Border immigration-deterring construction.