74-year-old woman, 2-year-old child die after drowning at Harris County pond
A 74-year-old woman died and a 2-year-old child was hospitalized after they were pulled from a neighborhood pond in northeast Harris County, authorities said.
Texas summer power demand could jump nearly 10% from last year, ERCOT says
The group charged with operating the bulk of the Texas power grid said this week they are preparing for a record level of electricity demand this summer.
Missing 12-year-old last seen in Spring area
Lola Santacruz was last seen June 2 near Cypresswood Road and Treaschwig Drive.
Federal officials unveil new plan in the fight against Lyme disease and tick-borne illness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane…
Texas towing company owner pleads guilty to trying to bribe Bexar County Sheriff
A Bexar County towing company owner pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to conspiring to bribe the Bexar County Sheriff in a failed bid to secure a lucrative county…
Ford issues recall for nearly 420,000 vehicles over seat belt defect
Ford’s new recall covers certain Expedition and Lincoln Navigator model vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
America 250: How the US has changed over the last 250 years
From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s…
Airport suspect packed explosive device for flight, caught with cryptic message on phone: feds
A California man is facing federal charges after authorities say he attempted to pass through security at Sacramento International Airport with an explosive device in his carry-on luggage while preparing…
Blue Bell revives patriotic flavor to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Blue Bell is bringing back a patriotic favorite to celebrate the 250th birthday of America.
Trump signs order affecting job protections for 8,000 federal employees
As part of a broader overhaul to the federal workforce, on Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order to make it easier to terminate thousands of government workers.