Mexico ends 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance to Round of 16
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2–0 to reach the World Cup round of 16, ending a 40-year knockout-stage winless drought.
Houston East Side street renamed following Cesar Chavez allegations
The street’s new namesake, Joe E Ramirez Boulevard, has deep, historic ties to the immediate neighborhood.
Waxing kit recall expanded due to overheating concerns
The recall for a popular waxing kit has been expanded due to possible fire and risks after some have reported overheating.
Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in…
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
Texas on track to be hit by big batch of Saharan dust
A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas.
More Buc-ee’s locations announced in national expansion
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.
Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Here’s how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
12-year-old girl finds mother dead in apparent Tomball murder-suicide
Harris County Sheriff's Office officials are investigating a possible murder-suicide after finding a woman and man dead inside a home in Tomball.