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Advocates want a federal appeals court to allow them to fight for the Texas Dream Act. The law giving eligible undocumented students in-state tuition at colleges was blocked last year.
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The environmental activist is building a crowd-sourced map of new and existing projects around the country.
With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Bangladesh since he arrived at the national zoo last week. The rare albino buffalo became a sensation when a farmer noticed that his blond tuft of hair...
The Brazoria County deputy who shot and killed an 18-year-old man in Lake Jackson has been identified.
Photographer Rahim Fortune traveled across the state to capture images for his latest book.
Goal! The 160-foot mural near The Original Ninfa's on Navigation showcases four international star players.
Texas has launched an investigation into the beverage company Celsius Holdings, Inc., over concerns that the company is using youth-oriented branding to market highly caffeinated energy drinks to children and teenagers.
Music legend Paul Simon is bringing his intimate "A Quiet Celebration Tour" straight to your screen! Capturing a return to the stage after overcoming hearing loss, the two-hour concert film premieres June 26 on Disney+ and Hulu.
As America celebrates 250 years, we're taking a closer look at the bird that became a national symbol.
Old Glory has long been a symbol of the United States. As America 250 approaches, we take you inside the Houston shop where the U.S. flag continues to be hand-sewn with care.
Advocates want a federal appeals court to allow them to fight for the Texas Dream Act. The law giving eligible undocumented students in-state tuition at colleges was blocked last year.
When Tyon Newsome walked across the stage to receive his high school diploma, he became the first male graduate on both sides of his family.
Surveillance cameras caught the suspect, identified as a woman, getting out of the car and checking on the victim before fleeing the scene and not calling for help.
The sheriff's office said the 16-year-old's friend and sibling, ages 17 and 19, were in the home at the time of the shooting.
Mendoza, an 18-year-old Texas State University student, died early Monday morning after being shot by a Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office deputy in the driveway of his father’s home in Lake Jackson, according to the sheriff's office and an attorney representing Mendoza's family.
The group charged with operating the bulk of the Texas power grid said this week they are preparing for a record level of electricity demand this summer.
The agency is set to reveal the astronauts selected for the mission, which aims to advance plans for future lunar landings and Mars exploration.
Kathleen Self, a recent high school graduate in Tennessee, overcame family challenges to earn a full scholarship to Harvard.
Lola Santacruz was last seen June 2 near Cypresswood Road and Treaschwig Drive.
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
A Bexar County towing company owner pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to conspiring to bribe the Bexar County Sheriff in a failed bid to secure a lucrative county towing contract, federal prosecutors announced.
Public health officials have previously noted the threat of Ebola to the region is low. The new dashboard reflects that but also notes more than a dozen travelers to the Houston area are currently being monitored.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
The new funding pushes Melinda French Gates' donations for women's health over $600 million in the past two years.
The cameras were shipped with incorrect assembly instructions that could lead users to inadvertently puncture the lithium-ion battery's metal casing.
Nearly a year after floods devastated Kerr County, a volunteer fire department remains at the center of the community's recovery and healing.
Order up! The Houston Rockets have unveiled the "Ketchup and Mustard" uniforms for the upcoming season. Check them out here!.
Federal health officials want access to most Americans' medical records, new research links screen time to brain development, and learn CPR.
Angela Turley claims her nephew, 18-year-old James Baker, was just enjoying summer break when Roberto Pando III fatally ran the teen off the road Monday morning.
Linebacker E.J. Speed, who signed a two-year deal worth up to $13 million with the Texans in the offseason, injured a quad during team workouts.
The company said it was aware of three incidents involving the faulty moonroofs, but none resulted in an injury or crash.
Ford’s new recall covers certain Expedition and Lincoln Navigator model vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Tropical air brings more downpours to Southeast Texas with the pattern not letting up until after the weekend. Heavy rains could lead to times of street flooding Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
One fan was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals; the other fan was banned for his involvement in the incident.
"Everything he did, he did to make sure we would be OK," Jennifer Brook said of her husband as he fights pancreatic cancer and fights to save...her.
Watch the first teaser trailer for "Ice Age: Boiling Point," the sixth installment in the hit "Ice Age" franchise, coming in 2027.
A California man is facing federal charges after authorities say he attempted to pass through security at Sacramento International Airport with an explosive device in his carry-on luggage while preparing to board a flight to North Carolina.
From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s significant.
A Galveston state park is surprising beachgoers by explaining why coyotes are often seen running into Gulf waters.
Blue Bell is bringing back a patriotic favorite to celebrate the 250th birthday of America.
Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Celsius over claims it markets energy drinks to youths after a lawsuit alleging a drink caused a Texas teen's death.
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