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.
Federal jury takes 30 minutes to convict former West Texas city manager of child enticement
A federal jury has convicted the former city manager of Anson, Texas, of attempting to entice a minor for sex following an undercover law enforcement sting, federal prosecutors announced.
102,000 Texas students got school vouchers in program’s first year
The first year of the Texas school-choice program saw 102,000 students awarded vouchers for the upcoming school year.
FIFA World Cup: How to get to Houston Stadium without a car
Here's how to get to Houston Stadium for the 2026 World Cup matches without a car.
Texas man trafficking minors in Houston, Dallas sentenced to federal prison
Houston man Cristian Morris, 23, receives a 384-month federal prison sentence for trafficking teenage girls between illicit hubs in Houston and Dallas.
Hazardous materials incident at Pentagon prompts emergency response
A hazardous materials incident prompted an emergency response at the Pentagon on Thursday morning.
A state-by-state look at who spends the most and least on fast food
With fast food prices up 60% since 2014, those “affordable” drive-throughs don’t seem so economical anymore. Here's where people spend the most on fast food.
71-year-old San Antonio mariachi musician sentenced to life in prison
A 71-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a Bexar County jury found him guilty of abusing multiple children, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced.
Ohio approves nearly billion dollar payment after court ruled state shortchanged nursing homes
Legislators approved a massive financial package after the Ohio Supreme Court found the state used the wrong formula to calculate certain reimbursements for nursing homes.
White House UFC fight could cost $60M, involve multiple federal agencies
New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this…
Officials confirm 6 cases of New World screwworm in Texas
Federal officials confirm 6 New World screwworm cases in Texas. Gov. Abbott activates emergency response and places a 10-county quarantine to protect livestock.