At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated
At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.
Chocolate bar recall expanded over salmonella concerns, FDA says
Spring & Mulberry expanded its recall of select chocolate bars after a Food and Drug Administration investigation tied an ingredient to possible salmonella contamination.
Trump “seriously considering” Venezuela as a possible 51st state
President Donald Trump is again eyeing adding another star to the U.S. flag, and he is looking much further south than Greenland.
Dems push back on $1 billion proposal for White House ballroom security
Democrats have already voiced their opposition to a massive security upgrade proposed by their colleagues in the Senate.
Man accused of deadly hit-and-run crash on SH 6 in west Houston
Houston police say a driver fatally hit a pedestrian with his Land Rover and didn’t stop to help after the crash.
Map: How much are federal, state gas taxes?
State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.
USDA issues health alert for headcheese that may be contaminated with listeria
Health officials warn pork headcheese may be tied to a listeria outbreak that sickened at least three people. Here's what to know.
Texas school enrollment sees second-largest historic drop, falls below 5.5 million
Texas public school enrollment has fallen below 5.5 million students this year, marking the second-largest decline in the state’s recent history, according to data from the Texas Education Agency and…
The Woodlands man arrested in Harris County for online solicitation of a minor
A man from The Woodlands was arrested after allegedly showing up at an elementary school to meet who he believed to be a 13-year-old Harris County girl he had been…
Honduran man accused in New York beating, rape arrested in Fort Bend County
A suspect accused of beating and raping a man in New York was arrested in Fort Bend County while allegedly trying to flee to Mexico, officials say.
Harris County off-duty deputy accidentally shoots wife in the hand
A Harris County deputy is back at work after accidentally shooting him and his wife while off-duty, according to Constable Mark Herman.