5.5x the limit: Driver had potentially deadly BAC, troopers say
The driver registered a 0.441 BAC, which is more than 5½ times the legal limit, according to a post from state law enforcement.
South Texas hospital under investigation by state for alleged ‘birth tourism’ scheme
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate investigation into a South Texas hospital over allegations that it illegally marketed "birth packages" to foreign nationals to profit from birth tourism.
Houston doctor warns of seasonal parasite spike tied to popular raw summer foods
Federal and local health officials are tracking a seasonal spike of the foodborne parasitic illness Cyclospora across 17 states, with Texas cases currently sitting in the low double digits. The…
DEA seizes 66 pounds of meth and thousands of pills in North Texas drug raid
Three men face federal charges after a multi-month investigation in Abilene led to the seizure of firearms and dozens of pounds of meth, cocaine, and counterfeit pills.
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 refund for Texans
Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve.
Child injured after lightning strikes home in Harris County
A child was injured after lighting struck a home in Harris County on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Ground stop issued at Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms
A ground stop has been issued for Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.
Pounded yam recall issued after “temporary breakdown,” FDA says
Packages of pounded yams were recalled across multiple states this week because a “temporary breakdown” between the maker’s production and packaging processes resulted in an allergen not being included in…
Houston area youth pastor arrested for child exploitation
A Houston-area youth pastor has been arrested and accused of child exploitation, according to Montgomery County Precinct 3 officials.
Ground stop issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms
A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.
FIFA Fan Festival in Houston closing early due to weather conditions
FIFA Fan Festival in Houston has announced they are closing early for Tuesday, July 7. According to a post on X, FIFA Fan Festival is closing due to continued weather…