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MIAMI — The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.The policy,
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The heavy downpours that have led to street and area flooding this week have moved out with drier, hotter conditions arriving just in time for the weekend. A few showers and storms can't be ruled out Thursday afternoon though.
This comes as the FBI said they saw "white crystal-like substance packaged in small plastic bags" from outside of the van belonging to Lorenzo Salgadoi Araujo, according to documents.
Residents in Sunnyside say a large new housing development violates the area's deed restrictions and should never have been allowed in the first place.
According to US Attorney Aaron Reitz, ICE agents tried to pull over the van one other time before the confrontation that led to Lorenzo's shooting death.
Recent cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations in the midwest.
President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges.
A 65-year-old man died after historic Texas Hill Country flash flooding triggered rescues and evacuations across Kerr, Uvalde, and Kendall counties following more than 28 inches of rain.
Since May 1, the CDC has received more than 1,600 confirmed domestic cyclosporiasis case reports, and is waiting to confirm more than 5,100 additional cases.
McALLEN — As the general election ramps up, the top of each party’s ticket this week headed to the epicenter of President Donald Trump’s 2024 gains with Latino voters: South Texas. And their opening salvos to voters were markedly different.Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for U...
A second death has been reported amid catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country, with Governor Abbott urging safety as more rain is on the way.
U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz on Thursday issued his first public statement about the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, saying multiple agencies continue to investigate the incident and urging the public to allow the inves...
SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket came within a second or so from blasting off on a test flight Thursday but some of the engines failed to start, triggering a launch abort.Elon Musk's company said it will have to figure out what went wrong before making another attempt to send Starship on a space-ski...
The NBA is investigating the circumstances surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks’ signing of Gary Trent Jr. that was officially announced Thursday.An NBA spokesman said that “the NBA is continuing to look into it.” ESPN first reported that the NBA was investigating the signing for possible circumventio...
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun to patrol American streets, several of his close relatives told...
Houston Police tell us a motorcyclist died after a crash this afternoon just after 3:30 p.m. in Greater East End Houston.The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved.It happened at the intersection of Wayside Drive and Avenue W. Investigators are still on scene, working to determine what caused t...
A new WalletHub report reveals which states are facing the greatest financial strain, highlighting rising bankruptcy filings and lower credit scores.
SpaceX is set to launch its massive Starship on a 13th test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday.
The family of a man who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent in Houston is holding a public vigil Thursday evening, in response to what the man's son says is an outpouring of support amid renewed criticism of enforcement tactics.The ceremony for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican nat...
After failing to reach a quorum at last week's commissioners court meeting, enough members appeared in person on Thursday. Because of that, commissioners were able to meet for the first time in a few weeks.
Head back into Wonderland with stars Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Brandy and Rita Ora from "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland." It premieres July 16 on Disney Channel, next day on Disney+!
MIAMI — The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.The policy, known as “public charge,” appeared on Thursday in the Federal Register. It will be formally publi...
Looking for your next great read? Whether you’re heading to the beach, relaxing by the pool or staying cool indoors, Blue Willow Bookshop general manager Valerie Koehler and children’s/YA events coordinator Cathy Berner have curated a list of books to add to your summer reading stack.Their recomm...
Long before sunrise in Texas, a shallow spot of the Guadalupe River rose above the height of a two-story house in just five hours on Thursday, sending a rush of water through a region still weary from last summer's fatal flash floods.The dangerous flooding for a second consecutive year set off do...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sticking to encouraging low-altitude military flyovers after a fighter jet buzzed a Florida beach during a show this week, raising new scrutiny after the Pentagon has dismissed a series of safety reviews of such flights.In the latest maneuver, video spreading wid...
The big top is back in Houston.UniverSoul Circus has returned to Sam Houston Race Park with its all-new production, “We All Belong,” bringing together world-class performers, high-energy entertainment and interactive fun for audiences of all ages.On Houston Life, Ringmaster Donald “N.O” Longshare...
Principal Dana Green said in a statement to Nolan Ryan Junior High families that the incident involving the inappropriate physical handling of students occurred in May, at the end of the 2025-26 school year.
The largest D23 show floor EVER is coming to Anaheim in less than a month! Read about all the magical experiences happening August 13-16 exclusive to the largest gathering for fans of all things Disney.
Convicted murderer and fugitive Elvio Mancebo was captured in Brooklyn after years on the run, ending a manhunt that began when he failed to appear for sentencing in 2023, authorities said.Mancebo was charged in 2017 with capital murder in Harris County. Investigators say he later skipped sentenc...
The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. to 240 days, down from years, and cut those for Chinese journalists to only 90 days, raising concerns over press freedom in the United States and retaliation against American journali...
Houston’s recent stretch of unsettled weather is beginning to wind down as high pressure builds across Southeast Texas. A few isolated showers and thunderstorms remain possible Thursday afternoon, but rain coverage will continue to decrease heading into Friday and the weekend.Tonight’s Forecast:A...
President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator is believed to have made tens of thousands of dollars by placing bets on the contents of Trump's speeches, sources say.
With the World Cup drawing global attention, some New York area soccer players are breaking down stereotypes -- on the pitch
The United States intensified its strikes against Iran on Thursday, hitting targets farther north and firing into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic.
The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up an hour due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed.Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened ski...
Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has provided new details about its plan to reshape its U.S. store network during fiscal year 2026.
An affidavit claims bags with a “white-crystal like substance" are inside the van targeted in the fatal Houston ICE-involved shooting.
Just over a year after the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood on July 4, 2025, Kerr County experienced yet another major flood along the river.Six months after last year’s flood, a groundbreaking flood detection system was installed at several camps along the river and on Thursday, it was put to ...
This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox as soon as they are published.Dallas-area Democrats are demanding that Republican Texas Attorney Gener...
Giannis Antetokounmpo was watching Lionel Messi play in the World Cup semifinals this week, and a realization struck him.Messi, to him, is greatness. And Antetokounmpo wants to follow Messi's path.Antetokounmpo got his welcome-to-Miami ceremony Thursday at the team's arena, with a few fans chanti...
A cleanup operation is now underway in Los Angeles and West Hollywood, after a water main break flooded streets and underground garages, inundated a bus yard, and caused a massive sinkhole.
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