Aaron Reitz, former Texas AG candidate, named federal attorney for Southern Texas
Aaron Reitz, a former candidate for Texas attorney general, was sworn in Thursday as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.
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Jeep Weekend 2026: What you need to know about the ‘Zero Tolerance’ plan on Bolivar Peninsula
Galveston County is implementing a "zero-tolerance" safety plan for Jeep Weekend 2026. Officials say the measures are designed to ensure public safety, citing a previous 80% drop in emergency calls…
Ralphie May’s widow brings new documentary ‘Come What May’ to Houston
Come What May debuted in Houston at the River Oaks Theatre, where May’s widow, Lahna Turner, shared the story behind the film and why she felt it was important to…
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in crash with another vehicle
A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Deputy and two other people were uninjured following a crash on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Spring couple warning others after terrifying ordeal while walking their 3 dogs
A Sunday morning walk turned violent when two loose dogs—one believed to be a Dogo Argentino—attacked a couple and their pets along the Timberlane Hike and Bike Trail, leaving one…
Anna Kepner update: September jury trial date for stepbrother accused of killing teen girl
A trial date for a Florida teen accused of killing his stepsister while on family vacation has been moved to September.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office investigated over ICE cooperation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly violating Senate Bill 8 by failing to seek a formal cooperation agreement with ICE.
Recall: Hundreds of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contain kratom, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.
New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder
Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.
Spring Fire Department opens 62-acre W.W. Cotton Weaver Training Center
The Spring Fire Department is officially opening the W.W. Cotton Weaver Training Center, one of the most advanced first responder hubs in the region.