LUBBOCK — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows called for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office Tuesday. Their request comes after the office faced allegations last month for favoring satellite companies when it came to distributing more than $5 bill...
Zillow estimates the U.S. is short about 4.7 million homes, but building on every listed vacant lot could reduce that shortage by more than 6%.
Ken Paxton accused Democratic Senate opponent James Talarico of being hostile to law enforcement during a Fort Worth campaign event.
Houston police are investigating after a man who just got off a METRO bus was shot in the South Side area.
Searchers have found the wreckage from a Pan Am flight that plunged into the ocean off Puerto Rico in 1952, an accident that killed 52 and led to requirements for the passenger safety briefings given on every commercial flight. The plane, the Clipper Endeavor, made a hard landing...
The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea on Tuesday. No fee was officially disclosed but media reports say it is worth 117 million pounds ($156.5 million), which surpasses England teamm...
From longtime collectors to those searching for their very first signature scent, fragrance lovers have something new to experience in Houston. The inaugural Global Fragrance Convention, known as FRAGCON , is bringing together fragrance houses, independent brands, perfumers, reta...
Gilley, 39, faces a capital murder charge in Harris County after allegedly killing his pregnant wife inside their Heights home in 2024.
In 2023, Elvio Mancebo was supposed to show up for his sentencing in Harris County; instead, he removed his GPS monitor and went on the run.
Four months after two children’s deaths and other staffing problems at Dallas-based foster care provider EMPOWER forced the state to place it into receivership , the agency’s commissioner took action on Tuesday and abruptly canceled the private company’s contract. In a letter sen...
The top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in sued over his termination Tuesday, teeing up a legal challenge to the Trump administration's efforts to control who occupies the powerful Justice Department posts. Roger Rogoff is...
With Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf serving as a reminder that hurricane season is well underway, now is a good time for Houstonians to make sure they’re prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store. CenterPoint Energy appeared on Houston Life to discuss the work being don...
A Mexican man who was struck and killed by a tractor trailer in Florida after running from federal immigration officers was vacationing in the U.S. and had a tourist visa, according to a Mexico official and a group assisting his wife. Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died July 14 ...
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told ABC News on Tuesday that the multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. is "under control."...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an executive order directing multiple state agencies to investigate and crack down on healthcare providers involved in "birth tourism" schemes....
A two-armed space robot blasted off on a private salvage operation Tuesday to slap life-extending jetpacks on old satellites running low on fuel thousands of miles up. It’s the second satellite-saving mission to launch this month, all part of a growing, money-saving effort to kee...
A former U.S. Army soldier was charged with arson and jailed without bail on Tuesday after prosecutors say he confessed to carrying out a fiery attack on a Manhattan federal office building where immigration hearings are held. Andrew Arrabaca, 43, plotted the attack for months an...
The order applies to one of the three passengers in the van Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was driving when he was fatally shot by ICE. Lawyers are seeking the men’s release from detention....
The 38-year-old is accused of intentionally starting a fire at the Cypresswood Apartments, killing his brother and seriously injuring his mom and several others....
The group is believed to have been fishing at the river, when at some point one of the adults went in to go swimming and started to struggle, authorities said....
A chaotic Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor that has seen numerous candidates drop out and re-enter the race has threatened to leave thousands of voters who have already returned their ballots with worthless votes for the state's top office. That possibility prompted the ...
Immigration attorneys have expressed concerns the executive order could force health providers to determine the legal status of pregnant women before providing care, potentially endangering their lives and those of their unborn children....
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.
Yorlan Rafael Reyes, 31, escaped from the custody of a correctional officer while at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood early Saturday, July 18. He remained at large as of Tuesday....
Two men who were inside the van when federal immigration agents shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo have been formally certified by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office as victims of alleged violent crimes, according to newly filed federal court documents. Daniel Tirad...
The service led by residents is helping people with dementia feel comfortable and connected.
A Cuba-bound cargo plane carrying food and hygiene kits left Miami on Tuesday under U.S. efforts to give direct assistance to the island's residents while continuing to pressure their government. The flight carrying 700 packages is meant to bypass the Cuban government, with the i...
Houston police say a woman is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in the Clear Lake area Tuesday. It happened at 240 El Dorado Blvd. Police say they responded to the complex at approximately 1:50 p.m. Person hospitalized after shooting in SE Houston According to Lt. Lar...
Bison that appear to be grazing peacefully are able to accelerate into a terrifying pace, making them among the most dangerous animals in Yellowstone, where one of the giant bovines recently charged at and tossed a grandfather. Carl McDaniel, 65, suffered multiple bone fractures ...
Baseball players proposed expanding eligibility for the amateur draft rather than decreasing it, maintaining 20 rounds of selections and moving it back to June in a signal the sport is heading to a labor confrontation this offseason. During a two-hour bargaining session Tuesday a...
Archaeologists recently uncovered ancient food remains at biblical Shiloh, the ancient site where the Bible says the Ark of the Covenant was housed for centuries....
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces and named his replacement, following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country's capital, and other cities across the nation demanding his removal. It was the se...
We are in the final weeks of summer break before Houston-area school districts return to class for the 2026-2027 school year.
Today: We discuss how Houston Humane Society is addressing the city’s stray animal crisis, discuss how human trafficking is affecting the Houston area, talk with a Houston native who’s appearing as a contestant on “Password,” and more....
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico faced intense pressure from at least one attendee of his town hall in Houston on Sunday.
The Senate Intelligence Committee has advanced the nomination of Jay Clayton , President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies, along party lines. The 9-8 vote came after some Democrats had praised Clayton and indicated that they might vote for him. But t...
Authorities have found the previously missing 5-month-old boy who was last seen in the Houston area over the weekend.
It used to be the biggest rivalry game of the week, the month — maybe the entire season. In 2026, Florida and Tennessee will be complete strangers. Their once-a-year matchup that, back in the day, featured Steve Spurrier, Peyton Manning, Phillip Fulmer and snark that sometimes ev...
The House moved Tuesday to head-off a potential government shutdown before this fall's critical midterm elections by passing a bill to fund the federal government through Dec. 4. The deadline for action is more than two months away, but House GOP leaders are not leaving to chance...
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two “Godzilla” films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office said. She was 18. Hottle was one of two passengers in the car when it went off the road and hit a cul...
Authorities say a man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head in southeast Houston Tuesday. It happened at the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Griggs Road. Houston police say they received the call around 1:40 p.m. Man dead, suspect detained after tell...
An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship....
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The Trump administration on Tuesday said it was deferring more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of “suspected fraud and noncompliance,” the latest in a series of punitive steps it has linked to allegations of fraud in mostly Democratic-led ...
Cooling centers are open in Houston as the National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday directing state agencies to investigate and crack down on unlawful “birth tourism” schemes in Texas and to take enforcement action against licensed health care providers found to facilitate them. Abbott said Texas “will not toler...
Court documents show a second woman has been arrested after police say a man was kidnapped at gunpoint outside of a southwest Houston nightclub last month....
After 11 seasons in the NFL, Michael Brockers has dropped the pads and picked up a whistle to make an impact in his own community: H-Town. This past weekend, hundreds of kids gathered at Rice University for the 9th annual Michael Brockers Youth Football and Cheer Camp, a free eve...
Kaylee Hottle, an actress best known for her appearance in two "Godzilla" movies, has died after she was involved as a passenger in a car crash in Maryland, authorities said....
The preliminary hearing is expected to last three to seven days, with prosecutors looking to prove that there is probable cause to move forward to a trial....
The trial is underway for the man accused of causing the crash that killed a Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable and her young daughter in 2024. On the second day of testimony, Harris County Precinct 5 Assistant Chief Deputy took the stand as prosecutors continued presentin...
A U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina who had served for nearly a decade....
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been detained after authorities say he allegedly shot and killed his brother in the Porter area Tuesday. Authorities say it happened in the 20700 block of Kenswick Park Drive. According to the sheriff’s office, they received a...
Gianni Infantino should resign as head of FIFA for “destroying the football industry” by expanding international competitions, La Liga president Javier Tebas said Tuesday. It is not the first time he has lashed out at Infantino over fixture congestion and for considering a propos...
Jenitar Sau Na'amoana, 34, gave birth to four daughters in Queensland, Australia.
France banned children under 15 from using social media on Tuesday, becoming the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids. Both chambers of the Parliament voted in fav...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced fiery questions and protests Tuesday over the U.S. war with Iran , which he estimated has cost $37.5 billion so far, as Republicans prepare a $95 billion package to fund the military, along with other White House priorities. Hegseth provided t...
About 6,600 people who indicated they were noncitizens while obtaining New Jersey driver's licenses and other state IDs were improperly registered to vote in 2023 and 2024, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said Tuesday. The Democratic governor, who took office this year, blamed a Motor Vehicl...
The countdown is over. NFL training camp has arrived. Every team is 0-0 so there's hope in each city that this season ends with a championship parade. Bryce Young and the defending NFC South champion Carolina Panthers report Wednesday. So do the Arizona Cardinals, led by rookie h...
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