Coast Guard, Texas EquuSearch seek missing teen after rafting incident in Galveston Bay
Search crews are actively looking for 17-year-old Nathan Lowery, who went missing after a raft carrying him, his family, and his friends sank in Galveston…
Lithium batteries sold on Amazon recalled for swallowing hazard
EEMB Lithium Battery Packs were recalled because of a possible swallowing risk. Consumer Product Safety Commission officials said the items were sold on Amazon between 2023 and 2026.
Most popular baby names in US revealed: See the list
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
Body found in ditch in northwest Harris County neighborhood
An investigation is underway after constable deputies found a body in the northwest Harris County area.
Teen charged with manslaughter after Harris County woman, 84, was shot in her kitchen
A teen is accused of recklessly firing a gun near a bayou in a west Harris County neighborhood, fatally shooting an 84-year-old woman in her own kitchen.
Spirit Airlines closure cost nearly 1,000 Texans their jobs
Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge…
US passports will be revoked for parents who owe child support, State Dept. says
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
Houston weather: Spotty, strong storms today, Saturday
Houston remains in an active pattern with scattered thunderstorms developing at times today and again tomorrow.
Galena Park shooting: 2 suspects charged in deadly basketball court shooting
Two 18-year-olds have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in the deadly shooting at Galena Park basketball court.