New warnings from within the AI industry have revived a long-running debate over whether advanced AI could escape human control and ultimately threaten humanity's survival, and whether the companies developing the technology are doing enough to prevent such a scenario.
government
With Harris County leading the nation with one of the longest ballots this election cycle, the amount of information out there on the issues and the candidates can be overwhelming. The League of Women Voters of Houston (LWVH) has been distributing its Harris County Voter Guide , ...
government
The DOJ is issuing new subpoenas in a probe of Alaska's U.S. Senate race and alleged efforts by Democrats to recruit a candidate with the same name as the GOP incumbent....
safety
As holiday deliveries increase, the West University Place Police Department reports a rise in package thefts. Help protect your doorsteps: track shipments, retrieve packages promptly, request signatures, or use secure pickup spots....
News
A nanny is facing several counts of child abuse after she was captured on video repeatedly striking and "violently shaking" a young baby , prosecutors allege....
safety
A statewide telecommunications problem is making it tough for some Texas residents to connect with local county offices and dispatch lines.
parks
The theft happened early Thursday morning when thieves cut through a padlock on the parked tractor-trailer while the driver was sleeping inside, investigators said....
News
Thursday’s forecast: The air has become very muggy with streams of tropical moisture moving into Texas from Mexico. However, most of the rain chances will stay west of greater Houston. Our western and southwestern city have the highest chances to get showers. We should get a bit ...
safety
At least 69 people were killed after two trains collided on Spain's Madrid-Andalucía high-speed line, a spokeswoman for the Castilla-La Mancha region said....
business
Nearly half of Americans under age 30 lived with a parent in 2025, while rising childcare expenses and caregiving responsibilities continued to put pressure on household budgets, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Report on the Economic...
business
DoorDash has offered $17B to Instacart to supercharge its grocery-delivery business.
business
Taylor Farms is recalling an H-E-B salad kit because it may contain soy and almonds that are not declared on the label, the company announced Oct. 27. The recall covers H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad Kit, 13.4 ounces, with a “Best If Used By” date of Oct. 30, 2026, and UPC 0412203...
government
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced Wednesday that businesses employing H-1B visa holders will be ineligible for certain grants administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture, saying the policy is intended to prioritize Texas workers and protect taxpayer fund...
