Houston traffic: 18-wheeler falls from Katy Freeway near SH-99
An 18-wheeler has caused a portion of the Katy Freeway near SH-99 to shutdown after it went over the freeway.
Nearly 70 dead cats found in Texas home leads to 2 arrests, police say
Two people have been arrested in connection with what police described as an animal hoarding case in Alvarado.
Texas appeals court tosses injunction against Houston-area midwife
A Texas appeals court on Thursday said Attorney General Ken Paxton's office had not provided enough evidence to warrant an injunction against a Houston-area midwife accused of providing illegal abortions.
Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico
A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.
Arkansas cop tragically dies saving fiancée’s life just hours after proposing
Officer Fred Marsh jumped into the Elk River to rescue his fiancée but was pulled away by the current.
9 rescued from wooden crates at Texas border in apparent human smuggling attempt
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents said nine undocumented migrants were rescued from wooden crates at the Falfurrias Checkpoint in an apparent human smuggling attempt.
Investigation finds no historic cemetery at Tomball property after headstones discovered
An independent investigation into headstones discovered on a property in Tomball has concluded that no cemetery ever existed at the location, according to city officials.
Can’t log in? Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and more
A widespread Microsoft outage is disrupting access to several websites and applications on Thursday morning.
BMW to recall over 318,000 vehicles due to starter motor overheating, fire risk
BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that were sold in the United States because of the engine starter potentially overheating and catching fire.
Vacation hot spot tells tourists in skimpy beachwear to cover up or face steep fines
An Italian town is warning tourists against strolling through its streets shirtless or in swimwear, threatening hefty fines to those who ignore the rules.
US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime.