Hundreds of thousands of empty for-sale lots could help fix America’s home shortage, Zillow says
Zillow estimates the U.S. is short about 4.7 million homes, but building on every listed vacant lot could reduce that shortage by more than 6%.
Costco quietly discontinues award-winning Kirkland item fans call ‘one of the best’ in the market
Costco is quietly discontinuing two Kirkland Signature craft beers, including an award-winning brew fans have called "one of the best lagers on the market."
Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being declared dead
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
Man found shot dead in vehicle along Grand Parkway Toll Road in Katy
Harris County officials are investigating the deadly shooting of a man found in a vehicle north of the Katy area.
Houston SWAT: Suspect arrested after cutting brother’s throat with knife near Sharpstown
A dispute between family members escalated when a suspect pulled out two knives and cut his brother in the throat at a home in Sharpstown, Houston police report.
Six players represent baseball in Texas at 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend
From MLB All-Stars to top prospects, six players with ties to Texas teams will take the spotlight during 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia.
Houston men accused of burglarizing North Austin stores: APD
The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying three suspects from Houston. Police said this is in connection to a series of ATM thefts in North Austin.
AMBER Alert issued for missing baby last seen in San Antonio
Have you seen her? Police are looking for 7-month-old Ozana Cisneros. She was last seen in San Antonio in June.
Costco hit with lawsuit alleging protein powder sold in stores contains ‘dangerous’ levels of lead, arsenic
Costco has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that one of the products it sells contains "dangerous" levels of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium.
Houston ICE shooting: Harris County Medical Examiner lists cause of death following shooting
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has released its report following the deadly ICE shooting in East Houston that took the life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Houston weather: Wet Friday, weekend ahead across the area
Deeper Gulf moisture starts pushing in Friday, bringing scattered showers and storms back into the forecast. Brief downpours, lightning and gusty winds will be possible in stronger cells.