Multiday warnings of extreme heat landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia on Wednesday as sultry weather pushed east just ahead of Fourth of July celebrations in a region that revels in its role as a historic hub of U.S. independence.Temperatures in the high 90s Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius...
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Kristi Williams, the former Tomball ISD Manager of Property Tax Administration, has been federally charged with wire fraud after an investigation by FBI Houston.A federal criminal information filed Tuesday alleges Williams stole nearly $1 million in tax payments to the school district.She has bee...
'Son de L'Amour,' was a first-of-its-kind cultural experience celebrating Juneteenth and Fête de la Musique with rapper IDK and Indigo.
The DAR is honoring the nation's milestone with a colorful tribute and a mission to share the stories behind our country's beginnings.
A crash involving an overturned heavy truck prompted all main lanes to close along the southbound lanes of IH-45 North Freeway at West Road on Wednesday afternoon.
A Mississippi family whose 1-year-old child was killed when police fired into a moving car offered evidence on Wednesday that they say challenges the officers' account that they were in danger when one opened fire.A second autopsy requested by the family of Kohen Wiley showed the baby was shot fr...
The incident is impacting the southbound lanes of I-45 near West Road.
Drivers are being urged to avoid IH-45 North at West Road after a major truck incident forced a full closure of the southbound lanes, according to Houston TranStar.Authorities say a heavy truck lost its load around 1:39 p.m., prompting an emergency response as crews work to clear the roadway and ...
Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group that warns the plants plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution that will cause significant climate impacts and risks to human health. At lea...
The man accused of fatally shooting a Houston father who was trying to help recover his son’s stolen truck will remain behind bars while his case moves through the court system.London Hogan, 37, appeared before Judge Te’iva Bell on Tuesday for an 11D hearing in the 339th District Court.PREVIOUS: ...
Today: We discuss a new report on how SNAP restrictions are affecting recipients, talk with James Beard Award-winning chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu, find out about Houston’s hidden coffee gems, and more.
A short-term lease signed this week by the Texas Historical Commission is giving the 1940 Air Terminal Museum a renewed chance at survival — and it puts an immediate stop to plans that would have led to artifacts being removed from the building.The commission said the six-month agreement, which b...
Traffic in the area was backed up to Fry Road as crews worked to clear the 18-wheeler crash that happened just after 5 a.m Wednesday, HPD said.
Montgomery County prosecutors have dismissed an assault charge against former Harris County Assistant District Attorney Gabriel Kabak who lost his job after being arrested by the Panorama Village Police Department earlier this year.Records filed Tuesday show prosecutors could not prove the case b...
Listen up, night owls. The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is now offering a special evening ticket just for you.
Vince Young enjoyed a storied career at the University of Texas, leading the Longhorns to a national championship.The Houston native and Madison graduate left an indelible mark in college football history with a final season capped by his epic scramble for the game-winning touchdown on fourth dow...
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
A 15-year-old girl from Europe who was in Houston for the World Cup was allegedly persuaded online by an adult to leave Texas and travel to Illinois, according to FBI Houston. The federal agency said it mobilized specialized investigative teams and technology to help local law enforcement track d...
The couple, who has been identified as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, were seen holding a pro-peace banner at the very top of the spire.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is accusing the academic health science center of paying a female worker less than her male counterpart.
The suspects as being described as the "grandma, grandpa, father, and mother."
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Thousands of Texas families participating in the state’s new school choice program will receive their first round of funding Tuesday as the Texas Education Freedom Account program officially launches.Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that nearly 73,000 Texas Education Freedom Accou...
President Donald Trump earned more than $1 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures, according to his personal financial disclosure released on Tuesday.
Multiday warnings of extreme heat landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia on Wednesday as sultry weather pushed east just ahead of Fourth of July celebrations in a region that revels in its role as a historic hub of U.S. independence.Temperatures in the high 90s Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius...
Former CIA Director John Brennan sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, demanding a court order that would require officials to preserve records from investigations that he says are targeting him for “phantom criminal conduct.”Brennan said in the lawsuit that the records would be essential f...
After an earthquake hit Venezuela last week, places in Houston have got together to allow residents of the community to donate to help those in need.Places to donate products:Houston Astros (Daikin Park)When: Thursday from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. and during their Friday game against the Tampa Bay RaysWhe...
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A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
England handled the pressure and is now headed to Mexico City.Harry Kane ensured England avoided an early exit from the inaugural 48-team World Cup by scoring two second-half goals in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Congo in the round of 32 on Wednesday.The late victory, England's second ever at ...
Sixteen children from the same family who were rescued from a dilapidated home in rural Ohio were living in wretched conditions with human waste all around, confined to just one room over much of the past four years, authorities said Wednesday. Some of the children discovered Tuesday were unable ...
Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” at midday Wednesday, before descending, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.Dressed in black and wearing masks — but not tethers, it appeared — the two balanced on ...
World Cup players were warned before the tournament about a new rule that would result in an immediate red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player.Officials are actively enforcing that rule change.The latest incident came on Tuesday night when Ecuador defende...
The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.
Increasing moisture levels will lead to higher rain chances as we head into July.
A woman was killed when a truck crashed into a Nothing Bundt Cakes in Atascocita on Tuesday afternoon, authorities say.
Stuart Skinner is heading to Winnipeg as the carousel of goaltenders moving around the NHL picked up steam Wednesday with the start of free agency.Skinner agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $7.5 million with the Jets, who have been listening to trade offers for three-time Vezina Trophy ...
America is celebrating a historic milestone as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, and Houston Life is taking viewers on a patriotic journey through the people, places, and stories that helped shape the United States. In this special Fourth of July edition, we featured interviews, fascinating...
A chase suspect is dead following the crash that shut down the southbound lanes early Wednesday morning.
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