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.
Close Maduro ally deported to US, will face criminal charges
Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was deported to the U.S. a few years after being pardoned as part of a prisoner swap.
Best and worst states for military retirees, data suggests
WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators to determine the best states for military retirees.
Islamic Center of San Diego shooting: What we know about the suspects
Police responded Monday to reports of a possible active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Here's what to know about the suspects.
Texas sues ‘TexAM’ over alleged fake degrees and confusing Texas A&M branding
The state of Texas is suing "Texas American Muslim University" (TexAM) for allegedly operating an illegal, unaccredited school and using branding deceptively similar to Texas A&M University.
CenterPoint Energy activates emergency operations for severe storms
CenterPoint Energy is preparing for the incoming several days of heavy rain and storms in the Houston-area.
Whale at center of rescue effort controversy found dead off Denmark coast
article The whale lies in a flooded cargo ship shortly before the Danish border (photo taken from an airplane). The humpback whale rescued from a shallow bay off Wismar is…
Texas braces for severe storms, wildfires as emergency resources activated
Governor Greg Abbott has activated Texas emergency response resources to handle a dual threat of severe, flood-producing storms across the state and critical, ongoing wildfires in West Texas.
Houston man charged after alleged threats at Islamic center
A Houston man is facing a felony terroristic threat charge after investigators say he made violent threats during a confrontation at a northwest Harris County Islamic center last month, according…
Adlong Johnson shooting: Woman found dead in Crosby, family member detained
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in Crosby on Monday afternoon.
Prepare, not panic: Local public health leaders talk Ebola misinformation ahead of Houston World Cup travels
Following more confirmed cases, the CDC has restricted entry from Africa's Ebola outbreak zones just as Houston prepares to host the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the World Cup.…