Texas couple charged in $2.5M ‘psychic’ fraud, preying on grieving victims
A Texas couple faces federal charges for a $2.5M "fortune teller fraud" scheme. Posing as a psychic, the woman targeted vulnerable individuals, convincing them their…
Hoosier Lottery drama: Man denied $100K jackpot over “technical issue”: Reports
One Indiana resident lost out on a $100,000 jackpot after lottery officials told him the game was experiencing a "technical issue."
GLP-1 drugs tied to blood pressure risks in certain patients, study finds
A study of 42,000 adults found increased rates of hypotension events after starting GLP-1s. Here’s what to know.
Former Texas police officer sentenced to 300 days in jail after turning off body camera, abusing detainee
Former Cedar Hill police officer Donald Najee Mercer has been sentenced to 300 days in jail following a conviction for official oppression and abusing his power during a 2024 traffic…
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL Supplemental Draft amid NCAA, Big 12 legal battle
The Big 12 and the NCAA have escalated their legal battles to block Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from playing following a massive college gambling scandal, just as reports surface…
Houston weather: Storm Alert Monday; Flood Watch until midweek
Storms and heavy downpours will become widespread Monday as tropical moisture collides with a stalling front.
FIFA World Cup: Weather threat looms ahead of Wednesday’s match at Houston Stadium
With thousands of soccer fans expected to travel to Houston Stadium for Wednesday's FIFA Club World Cup match, local officials are closely monitoring a weather system that could bring heavy…
28-year-old man pleads guilty to burglarizing Jose Altuve’s house, removes ankle monitor, flees
Two men who admitted to breaking into Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's home in 2023 have been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars, but a third accomplice who…
FIFA Fan Fest Houston to open at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16
FIFA Fan Fest will be open on Tuesday, June 16. However, the hours will be shortened, according to officials.
Some EaDo businesses see World Cup boost, others still waiting for fans to spend
Houston FIFA Fan Festival is drawing crowds to EaDo, but local businesses report mixed results. Some restaurants are seeing increased traffic from World Cup visitors, while others say road closures,…
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 years.