August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
McDonald’s launches Texas-exclusive meal bundle featuring collectible regional cups
McDonald’s debuts the limited-time Texas Meal featuring 10-piece McNuggets, Spicy McNuggets' return, and seven regional collectible cups designed by Texan artist Avery Orendorf.
Costco opening 4 new stores in October with more locations planned as expansion continues – See where
Costco is continuing its expansion plan with four new locations opening next month and more in the works.
Reported shooting incident at Virginia school under investigation, ATF says
Authorities say a shooting incident at a Virginia school Wednesday morning is under investigation.
Tropical Storm Edouard lashes Texas with disaster declared in parts of state
What was once Tropical Storm Edouard has hammered Texas with heavy rain and damaging winds after it made landfall Tuesday.
Man accidentally loaded into San Francisco garbage truck, freed in wild rescue
San Francisco firefighters rescued a man trapped inside a garbage truck early Wednesday morning after he was accidentally loaded into the vehicle along with the contents of a dumpster.
Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child’s death
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
DOJ expands beef price investigation to Walmart, Costco, Amazon and other major retailers
The DOJ said the retailers under investigation are Kroger, Publix, Walmart, Albertsons, Aldi, Ahold Delhaize, Costco and Amazon.
Tiger Woods strikes plea deal in Florida DUI crash case; driver’s license suspended for 5 years
A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following…
Polk County judge issues Local Declaration of Disaster after Edouard
A Local Declaration of Disaster has been issued in Polk County due to the weather impacts left by now Tropical Depression Edouard.
Labor Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the…