Texas expands screwworm inspector training to quicken response
The state of Texas has released an online course designed to train more animal health, livestock and agriculture professionals in identifying infestations of the New…
American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter allegedly set fires, then helped extinguish them
A former volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania has been arrested after he allegedly set multiple fires and then responded to the scenes with the fire department to help extinguish them.
Fair Street: 2 shot, 1 pistol whipped in apparent drive-by shooting
Houston police are searching for the suspects in an apparent drive-by shooting who shot two and pistol whipped another in the Acres Home area.
Air Canada reassures passengers over pilot who did not have proper license
Canada’s largest airline is assuring passengers that their safety was never compromised by a former pilot who was recently found to have been flying routes without the proper license.
FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Social Security report predicts when benefits could be slashed
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see…
Texas investigates FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket seat downgrades
Texas has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that fans paying premium prices for 2026 World Cup tickets were downgraded to lower-tier seats.
Houston weather: Hot, humid weather to continue on Wednesday
The hot and humid weather will continue across the area for Wednesday in Houston.
Harris County crime: Man killed, suspect detained following shooting on Little York
Harris County authorities are investigating following a deadly shooting in Harris County on Tuesday evening.
Texas funeral fraudster Javian Major sentenced to 2 years in prison after violating probation
A man repeatedly accused of exploiting grieving families through an unlicensed funeral business has been sentenced to two years in prison after violating probation by continuing to work in the…