Judge dismisses lawsuit by Yosemite ranger fired over transgender flag
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged…
Kennedy fires heads of preventive health screening task force
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy notified two leaders of a health screening task force that they were being removed from their appointments immediately, years before the end of their terms.
Texas GOP chair calls for end to negative ads in Senate runoff
The leader of the Texas Republican Party is asking Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton to end their negative ad campaigns against each other in the days leading…
Galveston officer in deadly 55th Street shooting involved in 2 past shootings, chief says
The Galveston Police Department officer who was involved in the deadly shooting on 55th Street has been previously been involved in two other police shootings, according to the chief.
Pearland crash: 1 dead, 3 injured after car catches fire on Highway 288
One person is dead and three others were injured after vehicle crashed and then caught fire on Highway 288 in Pearland.
Texas students riding from Austin to Alaska this summer for world’s longest charity bike ride
A group of students from the University of Texas plans to bike more than 4,500 miles from Austin to Alaska this summer to help fight cancer.
New data shows where mortgage delinquency is climbing the fastest
A new WalletHub analysis found mortgage delinquencies are rising in several states, highlighting growing financial strain among homeowners.
Joey Chestnut set to defend hot dog eating title while on probation for battery
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title while on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery.
Former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery charged for allegedly leaving scene of Houston crash
Jennifer Lowery, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is charged with felony failure to stop and render aid after allegedly leaving the scene of a crash…
Official 2026 hurricane forecast released with Atlantic season just days away
NOAA has released its official hurricane forecast for 2026, with the start of the Atlantic season 10 days away.
Phoenix morgue burglary suspect accused of sexual contact with dead bodies
A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly using a crowbar to break into the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office and having sexual contact with multiple corpses.