Stepdad accused of sex assault as cops widen probe into girl’s lethal Benadryl ingredient dose
A Connecticut man is charged with allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, as authorities continue investigating the girl's death.
Walkout paralyzes Fort Bend County government in standoff over Interim Judge’s seat
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court was paralyzed when Democratic Commissioners Grady Prestage and Dexter McCoy walked out of a 1:00 PM session to break quorum. They argue that Interim County…
Polestar says it will stop selling cars in the US
Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, has been blocked from selling vehicles in the United States due to national security concerns.
Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.
Houston parents fear long-term health impacts following massive tire fire
Air Alliance Houston reports that independent monitors detected dangerous spikes in particulate matter up to four miles away, suggesting areas closer to the blaze experienced even worse conditions.
Survey shows gas-price pain rising even as economic confidence stabilizes
Rising gas prices are dealing a major hit to household budgets, with most Americans admitting that high gas prices are severely squeezing their finances, according to a new poll.
Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains
A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.
Angleton man Adrian Johnson arrested on 18 counts including sexual assault of a child, trafficking
An Angleton man was arrested on 18 counts, including aggravated sexual assault of a child and trafficking, records show.
David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies
David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.
TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport
TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.
Clear Lake Shores man convicted after child pornography found on laptops
A federal jury convicted Michael Harkless after a two-day trial in Galveston after child pornography images were found on devices in his closet.