President Donald Trump’s administration launched Trump Accounts, tying the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to an effort to boost financial independence for American kids.Under the program, parents can open special investment accounts for any child born during T...
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The application period for Housing Alliance HTX’s public housing waitlists has officially closed after thousands of Houstonians applied for affordable housing.More than 6,000 applications submitted after Houston public housing waitlists reopenThe waitlist application period for eight public housi...
Three tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said.
President Trump arrived in Ankara Tuesday afternoon for the NATO summit, as the transatlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. leader.
Houston criminal defense attorney Michael Stuart Driver has been charged with murder for a June shooting of a man prosecutors identified as Jesse Reyes, 45.According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to a shooting on June 27 and were flagged down by Driver, who identified himse...
The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise the price of Forever stamps and other mailing services Sunday, pending federal approval.
During the second day of the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, prosecutors showed never-before-seen security video of Robinson on the Utah Valley University campus on Sept. 10, the day he's accused of shooting an...
Officers say the workers spotted structural support beams beginning to buckle on the 21st floor and self-evacuated.
The suspect, identified as Michael Driver, allegedly told police he was involved in a fight, and during that fight, he took out a gun and fired it, wounding the 45-year-old victim, records state.
France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay's loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup.
More afternoon storms are possible this week before Saharan dust returns to Southeast Texas, but the rain chances come right back up this weekend.
A Texas wind turbine company must stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin the cleanup process at two of its facilities in Sweetwater, according to a temporary injunction from a Travis County district court judge.
The studio behind AI-generated "actress" Tilly Norwood has announced its creation will be "starring" in a new film.
First Look Weather:We’re seeing some storms firing up along the coast. There will be more storms likely moving in from the coast. Below you can check out the current radar sweep and temperatures in your area. Tuesday’s forecast:Tuesday will bring more of the same: hot, humid, and mostly sunny wit...
A Manhattan high-rise that was evacuated after bricks fell and columns buckled Tuesday morning remained unstable and was still moving, forcing nearby buildings to evacuate, officials said Tuesday.The 1970s-era building was under construction while being converted to luxury apartments, and is the ...
TxDOT announced Tuesday the closure of I-45/North Freeway at Crosstimbers in both directions for the bridge repairs.Repairs will begin at 9 p.m. Friday, July 10 and end at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 11. The closures will alternate between directions.Here are the following details of the closure and de...
Huffines, a former Republican state senator, is seeking a full term as the state's top financial officer. He previously primaried Abbott from the right and was among the most conservative lawmakers in Austin.
An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were found Monday afternoon in a vacant field in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The discovery was made around 4:35 p.m. at 1003 Greens Road.HPD homicide detectives and investigators with the Harris County Institute of ...
The fireworks set off across Los Angeles were so bright, astronauts spotted them from space.
New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the creation of a new teacher-led initiative aimed at improving public education across the state.The Texas Classroom Commission will bring together current and retired public school educators to develop recommendations focused on classroom instruction, teacher su...
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to step aside as Democratic Party leaders scramble to determine next steps.Sanders...
President Donald Trump’s administration launched Trump Accounts, tying the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to an effort to boost financial independence for American kids.Under the program, parents can open special investment accounts for any child born during T...
Monday marked the first time Charlie Kirk's parents, Kathryn and Robert, and widow, Erika, were in the courtroom since the case began. Tyler Robinson's parents also were present
Staff for Sen. Mitch McConnell said last week that the senator is "continuing his recovery" in a hospital while the Senate is out of session. But his office has released no details about his condition.
A Houston lawyer was arrested and charged with murder for the shooting death of his apparent roommate in University Place.
There’s no panic in Coco Gauff.Down a set after untimely double-faults, Gauff rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time.The two-time major champion raised her arms in the air after Pegula sent a weak backhand into the net on the firs...
The tax-deferred accounts are invested in low-cost index funds and are available to people under 18.
Choreographer Tiana Nonosina Liufau has been with "Moana" since the first frame.
One person is dead after two vehicles crashed in north Harris County due to one of the vehicles allegedly running a red light, officials say.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a red Toyota was headed northbound on TC Jester when the driver allegedly ran a red light and hit a white RAV4.
Authorities said the man had a dispute with the property manager and threatened maintenance workers with a firearm.
“Being Heumann,” director Siân Heder's film about the late disability rights activist Judith Heumann, will open the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.Festival organizers announced Tuesday that “Being Heumann,” starring Ruth Madeley as Heumann, will make its world premiere on the opening ni...
A funeral service will be held Tuesday for fallen Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato.
Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.
Track confirmed New World screwworm infestations in Texas and learn what the flesh-eating parasite is, which animals are at risk, how it spreads, what symptoms to watch for and what officials are doing to contain the outbreak.
Last month, the Texas Republican Party included in its platform a ban on foreigners using American surrogates, arguing the practice allows children born under these circumstances to obtain U.S. citizenship.
The weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk enters its second day on Tuesday. Prosecutors aim to show that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. After the hearing concludes, state District Judge Tony Graf mus...
A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy, Erika Serrato, was struck and killed last month while investigating a suspected DWI crash along I-45, authorities said.
Thank you, H-Town! Freedom Over Texas saw a record-breaking crowd, according to Houston officials.
Texas' App Store Accountability Act requires minors to have their parents' permission to download most apps. The Supreme Court says the law can go into effect as lawsuits continue in lower courts.
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