Pete Crow-Armstrong was terrific once again. Same for Shohei Ohtani. It was quite a day in an increasingly compelling race for the NL MVP award. Crow-Armstrong homered twice and drove in four runs to help the Chicago Cubs beat Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 on Wednesday f...
A Houston-area physician has been sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison after admitting she operated an illegal prescription scheme out of her Kingwood clinic that prosecutors say fueled the distribution of more than 3 million opioid pills. According to the U.S. Department of...
Officials say the owner of a Kingwood clinic sold prescriptions for opioids to drug dealers who posed as “providers.” The charges were tied to a nationwide crackdown that led to over 300 being charged for alleged healthcare fraud....
A Washington man is facing federal charges for allegedly shooting and killing a bald eagle.
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Union leaders in Texas City say a long-running strike involving about 70 skilled workers at Ashland Specialty Chemicals is over after members ratified a new three-year contract. The Texas City Metal Trades Council announced Wednesday that it reached an agreement with Ashland, end...
It’s a hallmark of our increasingly connected world — there’s seemingly always something to say, an opinion or feeling or critique to express.
The Pittsburgh Pirates released struggling veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Wednesday as they gear up for a playoff push. The club made the move following a nightmarish stretch in which the three-time All-Star could never seem to get on track. The Pirates, who entered W...
Months before Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, she lost significant weight, couldn't sleep and complained of postpregnancy mental health issues, the family’s former nanny testified at her murder trial Wednesday. But the nanny never worried the Massachusetts mother mig...
The livestream appeared to show the celebrity blogger harming himself with a knife.
Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver and Maryland native Stefon Diggs is reportedly signing with the Washington Commanders.
Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders , according to a person familiar with the agreement, a move that gives quarterback Jayden Daniels and the offense a proven, experienced wide receiver behind Terry McLaurin. The person spoke to The Associated Press on conditio...
Michigan’s primary results are in, and the three progressive candidates backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders all won their respective races Tuesday night.
Activity at Guatemala's Fuego volcano that began Monday morning and caused widespread evacuations is gradually decreasing, authorities said Wednesday. However, the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction, or CONRED, urged the population to remain cautious because rainfall fro...
If you’ve spent any time on the east end of the Galveston Seawall lately, you’ve probably seen them — raccoons hanging around, looking for handouts. They’re bold, they’re curious and, yes, they’re cute. But officials say feeding them is creating a dangerous situation that’s alrea...
Human remains found on a remote island off Alaska's western coast have been identified as a 79-year-old hunter who disappeared 17 years ago.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics, alleging the organization may have promoted childhood vaccines for financial gain. According to a Wednesday announcement from Paxton’s office, the investigation centers on whe...
Colorado State University (CSU) maintained its Atlantic hurricane season forecast Wednesday, saying the odds of a major hurricane making landfall in the continental United States remain "well below-average."...
If you’ve ever dreamed of dancing on the court at Toyota Center during a Houston Rockets game, now’s your chance! The Houston Rockets are hosting 2026 Clutch City Dancers open auditions on Saturday, August 15th. Here’s everything you need to know: Audition Details Date: Saturday,...
Disney and TikTok announced a new deal on Wednesday allowing creators to work with Disney assets and characters.
Cases of a potentially deadly fungus have been detected in 23 states so far this year, according to data from the CDC. Here's what to know.
A Houston immigration attorney facing a felony family violence charge rejected a plea offer that would have sent him to prison for 18 years. Hugo Balderas-Ibarra stood alongside his attorneys in a Harris County courtroom and formally rejected the state’s offer on Wednesday. The j...
Multiple law enforcement agencies are responding to a mass shooting in the Prospect Hills area of North Carolina.
A U.S. judge granted the U.S. Justice Department's request to dismiss cases against members of the Oath Keepers militia who took part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court filing....
Last week, Pornhub sent a letter to state officials across the United States, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the current age-verification laws “performative, ineffective, and unenforceable."...
U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that could ease pressure on the global economy and potentially help bring an end to the war....
A Kentucky father is speaking out after Ronald Exantus, the man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2015 stabbing death of his 6-year-old son, Logan Tipton, was released from prison after completing his sentence....
Four professors and a national faculty group are suing the Texas A&M University System over limits on teaching race, gender, and sexuality.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump's helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport Tuesday afternoon in what appears to be a violation of safety procedures put in place after last year's midair c...
Thousands of customers experienced power outages Wednesday morning, according to CenterPoint Energy’s outage map. At one point, the outage map showed more than 30,000 customers without power. As of 10:38 a.m., more than 11,000 customers remained without electricity. The number of...
A man was electrocuted while cutting a tree in a northwest Harris County neighborhood, officials say.
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil announced an agreement Wednesday with a lead investor that would allow the rival league to forge ahead without the backing of Saudi funding while making players major equity holders. O'Neil did not identify the investor, only that it has signed an agreem...
Abdul El-Sayed's win represents a significant shift for the Democratic Party.
Scientists have captured images of the sun's surface in the finest detail yet, revealing a strange and dynamic facade. It's dangerous to look directly at the sun without proper eye protection. But researchers were able to peek at its scorching surface with the help of the Nationa...
Ford’s latest recall covers Ford Mustang Mach E cars manufactured between 2023 and 2025, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration....
The second week of testimony in the trial of Lindsay Clancy has resumed with a focus on her mental state when she killed her three children in 2023.
A Houston law firm is set to receive a multimillion-dollar contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children.
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression. It wasn’t Sanders juking half the defense on one of his dynamic touchdown runs. Instead, the Hall of Fame running back who inspired a generation of running backs with his sen...
Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Wednesday. Full coverage can be found here . Israel tells residents to leave village in southern Lebanon For the first time in weeks, Israel's military told residents of an area in Lebanon to ev...
Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 say they were called to the 13500 block of Cahill Lane in Cypress after a 45-year-old man was injured while cutting a tree near a clubhouse. In an update, deputies later confirmed the man died from his injuries after being taken to...
The association of European soccer leagues called for governance reform of FIFA on Wednesday, adding to the mounting pressure on president Gianni Infantino following his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup . On the day that Infantino reportedly held a meeting with senior ...
One of the founders of Burke Law Group, Marcella Burke, served in Trump’s first administration as a lawyer in the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Interior....
As more and more data center developers submit proposals to build in Texas, questions about how they will impact Texas' grid and contribute to drought conditions across the state are widespread....
Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and friends gather along the Moroccan side of the border with the Spanish territory of Ceuta , scanning for familiar faces. Each returning migrant is met with the question: Have you seen my son? My daughter? My brother? Authorities say all but ...
Highs will reach the upper 90s across much of the Houston area today, with heat index values around 103 to 105. Most areas will stay rain-free, but an isolated shower or storm could develop late in the day....
Salad and Go has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will permanently close all 70 locations following final guest service on Aug. 5. "This is a painful day for everyone who built, worked for and loved Salad and Go," the CEO said....
As temperatures climb across the Houston area, air conditioners are working overtime, and so are many homeowners’ electric bills. With August typically bringing some of the hottest weather of the year, home cooling costs can quickly add up. The good news is there are several inex...
These are harrowing days for the Word of Life Center, a church that has long been a vibrant hub of the Haitian community on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. A bridal shower and yard-sale barbeque were canceled. So were English-language classes. Roosevelt Toussaint, the senior pastor of ...
ALVAREZ NAMED AL PLAYER OF THE MONTH FOR JULY All-Star wins fourth career AL Player of the Month Award, second this season HOUSTON, TX – Major League Baseball announced today that Astros DH Yordan Alvarez has been named American League Player of the Month for July. It is the four...
The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded, news reports said Wednesday. The state Tass and RIA Novosti agencies said that Vladimir Tkachuk was hospitalized in grave condition following the explosion late Tuesday in ...
Wednesday’s forecast: We had some impressive thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and night. While isolated to the northern Houston area, this rain prompted two flood advisories. A similar set up is expected Wednesday. Temperatures climb to the upper 90s with a 20% chance of more thun...
Finding affordable healthcare in the Houston area may soon become easier thanks to a new online tool launched by Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department. The agencies have released the 2026 Access to Care Report and an interactive Low-Cost Clinic Finder Tool...
The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo to support measures being ramped up to slow the world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak , the agency said Wednesday, as confirmed cases reach nearly 4,000. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kin...
For passengers on the budget Australian airline Jetstar, the days of cramming your bag into an overhead locker already full of your seatmates' full-sized suitcases are coming to an end, but there’s a catch. The carrier will charge passengers for stowing carry-on bags in the overh...
When CBS ended “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling. Performing on late-night has historically been a unique avenue for musicians h...
U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday or Thursday, while Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement to reopen the critical waterway and potentially help bring an end to the war . Trump was asked by reporters traveling with ...
A small organ in eastern Germany is the headliner of the world's slowest concert. It has been playing the same piece of music by composer John Cage at a glacial pace for nearly 25 years. A rare chord change on Wednesday — from seven notes to eight once an A4 pipe is added — will ...
Episode: 3396 How we live with two competing vocabularies – technical and commonplace. Today, treacherous words.
Asian shares surged and oil prices slipped Wednesday after the U.S. stock market rallied to records, helped by strong corporate earnings reports and hopes for a deal setting the stage for talks that might eventually lead to an end to the war in Iran . Benchmarks jumped more than ...
University of Houston starting quarterback Conner Weigman was named to the Maxwell Award Pre-season Watch List on Monday, the Maxwell Foundation Club announced. Weigman, one of the best signal callers in the Big 12 and nation, accounted for 36 total touchdowns in his first season...
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