Fourth of July cookout prices hit record high as America celebrates 250th birthday
Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a…
Lockdown lifted at Lone Star College-Tomball after visitor’s ‘threatening statement’
The Lone Star College campus in Tomball was placed on lockdown on Tuesday after a visitor made a “threatening statement” at the library, officials say. The lockdown has since been…
National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty, faces death penalty
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., pleaded not guilty Tuesday to new federal charges that make the case death penalty-eligible.
How will the Strait of Hormuz be demined? Trump to address strategy at G7 summit
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the Group of Seven summit amid growing momentum for a peace agreement to end the Iran war.
UFC boss distances himself from fighter’s Obama remark: Report
A fighter’s post-fight comments could overshadow UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, a one-of-a-kind event marking America’s 250th birthday and combining sports, politics and entertainment on an unprecedented stage.
Danone files lawsuit against Chobani over yogurt protein claims
Two of the leading producers of snack yogurt find themselves in a heated legal battle, going head-to-head over protein content.
Toddler killed, one injured after Mississippi officers fire at car
A shoplifting call in Mississippi led to the death of a 1-year-old boy after a police officer opened fire on the vehicle the child was in, according to authorities and…
Texas firefighter killed, several others injured in residential blaze
Odessa Fire Rescue Lt. Isai Huerta, a nine-year veteran, tragically died and several other firefighters were injured while battling a fast-moving residential trailer fire.
Texas students make gains in math and social studies, but reading growth stalls
Texas elementary and middle school students showed improvement in social studies and math, but little to no growth in reading, according to STAAR test results released Tuesday.
Texas driver dies after vehicle is swept away by fast-moving floodwaters
A woman died Monday after her vehicle was swept into a creek by high, fast-moving waters and carried several miles downstream, authorities said.
Gallery: Photos, videos of Houston high-water, flooding; June 16
We are still seeing localized flooding in areas around Houston as heavy rain continues to fall on Tuesday and a flood watch is still in effect. Check out the gallery…