Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
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According to court records, the passenger was trying to flee the scene before being struck by a responding HPD officer.
Members of Congress gathered at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
America 250 is a big birthday and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston wanted to celebrate just as big.
All eastbound lanes of I-10 have reopened, but officials said traffic may remain heavy.
Eight suspects were arrested on charges of online solicitation of a minor in Brazoria County following an online chat operation by the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office in June.The operation was conducted in conjunction with the Houston Metro Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Task...
Love is in the air! The FIFA World Cup has been an incredible experience for some in Houston, bringing people from all over the world to celebrate the tournament. In fact, according to a new report, the tournament has given the city’s dating scene a boost.A new survey from DatingAdvice found that...
Featuring scenes from sea to shining sea, take a peek at the new "Soarin' Across America" in Disneyland Resort.
Erik Arceneaux was found guilty of dismembering Maria Jiminez Rodriguez in 2018, but her remains were never found back in 2018, officials said.
Ground stops have been issued at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms moving across Houston Thursday.According to the FAA website, the stop at Hobby is slated to last until 3:30 p.m. The stop at Bush is set to be lifted at 3 p.m.
Eight years after the disappearance of 29-year-old Maria Rodriguez in Houston, a man has been found guilty of her murder.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an AMBER Alert for Maverick Young, an 11-month-old boy reported missing and believed to be abducted.Authorities say Maverick was last seen Tuesday around 10 a.m. in the 7000 block of W. Westmoor Road in Odessa, Texas.Maverick is described as White,...
Authorities in West Texas have issued an Amber Alert for an 11-month-old boy who was reported missing Tuesday morning.
"Camp Rock" fans, this is for you. The "All Roads Lead to Camp" bus tour is headed across the country for a special pop-up experience celebrating the highly-anticipated movie starring Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas.
The founding fathers are heading West. The America 250 art series that's putting a cowboy spin on some of the most recognizable faces in American history.
A man is now in custody after a woman was attacked in a downtown Houston parking garage Thursday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.Police responded to the incident around 9:10 a.m. at a parking garage in the 601 Travis Street, near the Theater District.Investigators said the wom...
'First Tee-Greater Philadelphia' instills life lessons through golf for Philly youth
Family-run candy shop, Shoppes of Premise Maid, has been creating sweet treats for more than 45 years.
A $1 million Powerball winner in Texas is running out of time to claim their prize.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
A teen who pleaded guilty to killing a U.S. Postal Service worker in Chicago has been sentenced five years in juvenile detention.
Meet Water Distribution Laborer Lisca Gamboa, a dedicated Public Works team member who helps keep Bellaire’s water system running efficiently.
A Liberty County pastor has been arrested on multiple charges, including allegations of sexually abusing a child.
Records show the 44-year-old man, whose Tesla crashed into a Katy-area home and killed a woman, was given a $150,000 bond.
The Houston SPCA is making it easier for people to step in and help during peak kitten season, opening its doors to walk-in fosters after an urgent call for assistance drew a strong community response.With more than 100 vulnerable kittens ready to leave the nursery, the organization says getting ...
Houston police arrest and charge a second suspect with capital murder in connection to the deadly shooting of a teenager in 2024 near Alief.
Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier.
A man was arrested and charged after allegedly taunting disabled and homeless people by spraying them with a high-powered, motorized water gun, according to the Houston Police Department.Christopher Cayce, 34, was charged with assault causing bodily injury.Police said Cayce specifically targeted ...
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison.
Celebrate Independence Day in West U at the annual bike parade and pool party!
A team of interns is sorting through the city's vast archives to create a digital interactive map of all the honorary streets co-named after someone.
This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about - even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines.
Cyclospora — a parasite that can cause a miserable stomach illness — tends to make headlines in the warmer months, and this summer is no exception.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking cyclosporiasis nationwide, and its season-to-date map ties Texas with Illinois, with ...
Increasing moisture levels will lead to higher rain chances as we head into July.
Judge Tamika Craft said her personal information was accessed by a Guardant employee, who she says was her husband's former girlfriend, over the course of six months in 2023 without her consent.
Congressman Christian Menefee is demanding answers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its handling of the long-running investigation in Houston’s Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens, saying residents deserve transparency, accountability, and timely information about potential health r...
The woman, who was not named, was attempting to enter the United States from Mexico at the Paso del Norte point of entry when her vehicle was selected for a second inspection.
Home to lush landscape, towering granite walls and free-flowing falls, Yosemite National Park has provided inspiration for generations of artists.
The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday.
Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was arrested in Colorado in the Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith is still at large.
The Fort Bend County Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) Epidemiology Division announced Wednesday the county’s first human case of Neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) for 2026. The infected patient resides in ZIP code 77478. No other additional information will be released to protect their privacy....
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