Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years in fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at Frisco track meet
A Collin County jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet last year.
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Investigation underway after woman found dead near downtown Houston, HPD says
A death investigation is underway after a woman was found dead near downtown Houston on Wednesday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Today: We discuss the latest on Texas Children’s Hospital’s planned detransition clinic, talk with actor Adam Brett about the national tour of “CLUE,” learn about an upcoming film screening celebrating Juneteenth, and more.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo proposing mental health leave policy for all county employees
In 2023, Hidalgo took a two-month leave of absence from her role as the county's top elected official to receive treatment for clinical depression at an inpatient care facility outside of Texas.
Firefighters respond to apartment fire near South Loop, Houston Fire Department says
According to the Houston Fire Department, multiple units were called out to the apartment fire near the South Loop.
Suspect glues 200 doors shut at California high school; $70K in damage reported
A suspect glued 200 doors shut at a California high school, causing $70K in damage.
Protests erupt at Houston City Hall after council passes Mayor Whitmire's $7.5B budget
After the Houston City Council passed the new annual budget in a 15-1 vote, a protest erupted in the city hall chambers.
East Texas county judge says state law limits options as residents oppose data center
Citizens in Angelina County voiced their concerns about light, sound, air and water pollution concerning a proposed data center outside Lufkin, Texas
Disney+ sets exclusive streaming date for James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
Return to Pandora! James Cameron's "Avatar: Fire and Ash" begins streaming June 24, exclusively on Disney+. Join Jake Sully and Neytiri as they face the Ash People in the third chapter of the franchise.
Police investigating large burning cross at Chicago's Grant Park
A large, burning cross was discovered at a Chicago park. Police said they are investigating how it ended up there and the motive behind the incident.
Harris County mother, teen son dead after shooting on Windy Spring Lane
A mother and her 17-year-old son died after a shooting at a home in southeast Harris County on Monday morning, authorities say.
Garden Grove, California news today: Federal search warrant being served at GKN Aerospace facility after possible chemical spill caused evacuation
There is Garden Grove, California news today. A federal search warrant is being served at the GKN Aerospace facility after a possible chemical spill caused evacuations.
National Hurricane Center flags area to watch in Gulf
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has outlined an area to watch in the Gulf of America where tropical development could happen.
Houston City Council passes FY2027 $7B budget proposal
Houston City Council passed the FY2027 budget on Wednesday that includes a new $5 garbage fee despite fierce debate over city spending.
Officials confirm 5 cases of New World screwworm in Texas
Five New World screwworm cases have been confirmed in Texas as state and federal officials track the reemergence of the flesh-eating parasite.
Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Houston apartment fire reported near I-610, Buffalo Speedway
Houston Fire Department units are at the scene of a large apartment fire near southwest Houston.
'Toy Story 5' world premiere: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen talk new Pixar film on red carpet
Watch as Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Taylor Swift and Joan Cusack walk the red carpet at the "Toy Story 5" world premiere.
Periods in text messages? Don't be ‘harsh,’ expert warns
A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.
Air pollution might be affected with more people in North Texas for the World Cup
A UT Arlington researcher is spearheading an effort to track changes as the crowds descend on DFW.
Clear Lake man accused of holding wife captive for years in Houston house will not face charges, records show
A grand jury has declined to indict a man accused of holding his wife captive for years inside their Clear Lake, Texas home, records show.
Fredericksburg peaches may be harder to find this year following another warm winter
Trees in the Texas Hill Country have been consistently stressed by a lack of chill hours during the winter, leading to small crops in the summer.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for Texas energy regulators to rein in data centers
The governor said the PUCT and ERCOT must take steps to prevent the cost of data center infrastructure from being passed on to electricity customers.
Rain chances stay low until tropical moisture arrives this weekend
Most of us will get a reprieve from the stormy weather this week, but it won't be long before another surge of tropical air brings more chances for heavy downpours.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for Texas energy regulators to rein in data centers
The governor said the PUCT and ERCOT must take steps to prevent the cost of data center infrastructure from being passed on to electricity customers.
Clear Lake man accused of holding wife captive for years will not face charges, records show
A Clear Lake man who was accused of holding his wife captive for five years is no longer facing charges, according to court records.
Former Texas inmate accused of mailing K2 to prisons nationwide
A former Texas prison inmate has been arrested on allegations that he mailed synthetic drugs disguised as legal correspondence to incarcerated individuals in correctional facilities across the United States, authorities said.
Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A new report alleges that mismanagement at a massive ICE facility in Texas produced unsafe conditions, even as millions of tax dollars were wasted on contractors.
19-year-old arrested for murder in Harris County apartment shooting
A 19-year-old woman is charged with murder after her alleged role in the deadly shooting of a man at a Harris County apartment complex.
Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda nearly $70 billion for the rest of his term.
Santa Cruz's Dream Inn is one couple's home away from home... literally
Doug Jarman and his wife have stayed at the Dream Inn, Santa Cruz's only beachfront resort, one week, every month for over twenty-five years.
World Cup host cities ranked: Cheapest to most expensive
Attending a 2026 FIFA World Cup match could cost fans more than $2,100 on average once tickets, airfare, lodging, food and transportation are factored in, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Take a guided stroll through Mare Island's naval history
Located in Vallejo, California, the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation offers visitors docent-led walking tours through the island's naval history.
Discover Sonoma County's best-kept breakfast secret
Occidental's Howard's Station Cafe is an inviting spot to eat classic breakfast dishes including the delicious double decker waffle sandwich.
Sonoma County's annual disaster expo puts community preparedness on display
At the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, attendees of the Wildfire and Earthquake Expo had a fun time while learning about disaster preparedness.
Drive-by shooting suspects on the run after 2 shot, 1 pistol-whipped in Acres Home area, HPD says
Four suspects in a black Bronco are believed to have driven by the victims, shooting at them, and pistol-whipping another, according to police.
Odd Cookie Bakery: Sizably different and delicious
At Occidental's Odd Cookie Bakery, owner Anna Rodriguez offers her customers supersized cookies that are even bigger on flavor.
Commentary: Tim Bown's 'Nolan'
W.F. Strong says a new biography of Nolan Ryan offers more than a look at baseball greatness.
Tracking deeper tropical moisture in the Gulf
We're watching some tropical moisture in the Gulf that could increase storm chances this weekend, but we'll need to see where that moisture ends up first.
Weeks before Texas screwworm cases, state lawmakers were warned of devastating consequences
State officials and researchers warned Texas lawmakers in May that New World screwworm was advancing toward the state and could carry a billion-dollar economic toll.
Screwworm outbreak hits vacant Texas congressional district, as leading candidates scramble to assist
Gov. Greg Abbott has not yet scheduled a special election for the 23rd Congressional District, which was previously represented by disgraced ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales.