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…
Man jailed over Charlie Kirk Facebook post wins $835,000 settlement
A man who lost his job and missed the birth of his granddaughter while jailed over a Charlie Kirk social media post will receive $835,000 to settle a lawsuit against…
Nephew’s DNA ID’s World War II Marine killed in 1944
The burial, with full military honors for World War II veteran Helmut Fred Behlert, is a homecoming that almost didn't happen. U.S. Marine PFC Behlert was buried on Wednesday at…
Iran latest: Fifth ship boarded in US blockade of Iranian vessels
U.S. Marines boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, on suspicion that the crew intended to run the American blockade.
Houston man guilty of sex trafficking children, adults on Bissonnet ‘track’
Houston man Jonathan Smith-Byrd is facing up to life in prison after a federal jury found him guilty of running a sex trafficking operation, involving both adults and minors.
Detroit-bound flight from France diverted to Canada due to Ebola concerns
A flight from France to Detroit Metro Airport was diverted, so a passenger could be removed from the plane because of Ebola concerns.
Pooh Shiesty trial date set for alleged Gucci Mane kidnapping, robbery case
Rapper Pooh Shiesty is set to stand trial this July over federal allegations that he and eight others kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane in Dallas.
14-year-old boy hospitalized after being shocked by light pole at SE Houston park
A 14-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he was shocked by an energized light pole while playing at a park in southeast Houston Tuesday evening.
From snack foods to seasonings: The products pulled after dry milk recall
The list of snack foods, frozen pizzas, and other food products that have been linked to a powdered milk recall keeps getting longer. Two federal agencies have identified approximately two…
Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
‘Peanuts’ music owner sues US government, 3 companies alleging illegal use of its tunes
The owner of the iconic “Peanuts" music catalog is taking legal action against multiple companies and even the U.S. government, claiming the beloved classics were used without permission.