Consumers shouldn’t expect prices to fall anytime soon, top economist warns
Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson says consumers are abandoning big-ticket items as housing, healthcare, ad insurance costs influence spending.
Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
Michael Byrne, ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Indiana Jones’ actor, dies: Reports
Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
Galveston police arrest man following deadly shooting in League City
One man is facing murder charges after being arrested by Galveston police following a shooting in League City on Monday.
Man shot during gun sale robbery at Houston motel; Suspect escapes with pistol and cash
A man was shot in the leg after gunfire broke out during an apparent gun sale robbery at a Houston motel Monday evening, while the robbery suspect escaped with a…
Texas and Oklahoma partner on real-time traffic data to cut highway delays
TxDOT and Oklahoma have launched a real-time data-sharing traffic network. The upgrade came just in time to manage the massive travel surges expected for the World Cup, according to TxDOT…
Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders arrested in Houston, Plano, and Hidalgo
Three fugitives on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list are back in custody following a series of multi-agency arrests across the state.
Two Huffman fireworks stands burglarized hours apart ahead of Fourth of July
Two fireworks businesses along FM 2100 in the Huffman area are cleaning up and restocking after they say thieves targeted both stands just days before one of the busiest weeks…
Houston flower business owner pleads guilty to filing false tax return after underreporting millions in income
HOUSTON – Houston-based luxury florist Le Hao Tran has pleaded guilty to filing a false federal tax return after admitting she concealed millions of dollars in business income from the…
Harris County grand jury returns ‘no-bill’ against teenager for alleged school shooting plot
A Harris County grand jury has decided not to indict a teenager for an alleged school shooting plot.
Bay City tenants report A/C, pest problems at Palm Village Apartments
Tenants at Palm Village Apartments in Bay City say they have dealt with broken air conditioning, pests and safety concerns. The city confirms two open code enforcement cases.