Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child
A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said.
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.
Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Nightly glass of wine may not be as harmless as many people think, study suggests
New findings challenge older guidelines that suggested up to two daily drinks for men was a safe limit.
Houston weather: Heavy rain threat to last through early Thursday
Flooded roadways should be expected as large amounts of rainfall move across the Houston area over the next several days.
B-52 crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base
A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from the airfield at Edwards Air Force Base.