U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, though the drop mostly o...
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
According to authorities, the woman shot and killed her two children, who were 6 and 9 years old, before turning the gun on herself at a southwest Houston hotel.
According to Houston police, one person was shot during a funeral being held at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
An investigation is underway after a fight inside a church led to shots being fired Friday morning in southeast Houston.The incident was reported at a church located at 8305 Brandon Street.Mother, 2 young children dead in apparent murder-suicide near Houston’s NRG StadiumThe Houston Fire Departme...
The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.
Officials say the mother shot her children before turning the gun on herself.
An investigation is underway after a mother and her two young children were found dead inside a motel Friday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The shooting was reported at 11:43 a.m. at the Marriott Residence Inn, located at 7807 Kirby Drive, near NRG Stad...
Houston police are investigating a shooting at a Sunnyside church on Friday, officials confirm.
A former Liberty Police Department officer has been indicted for official oppression and indecent assault, according to Liberty County Jail records.Jason Grindstaff resigned while under investigation earlier this year, the City of Liberty said in a statement posted on social media Friday.Records ...
A major crash involving three vehicles is blocking multiple I-45 southbound lanes at 71st Street. Galveston PD says multiple people were taken to the hospital.
Increasing moisture levels will lead to scattered storm chances as we head into July 4th weekend.
StubHub is facing a lawsuit from fans who are accusing the online ticket marketplace of not fulfilling their ticket request to attend the World Cup.
Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
Caitlin Clark has seen enough of the social media hatred that she, her Fever teammates, coaches and opposing WNBA players get.“I’ve said up here and said before, the harassment, the hate, none of that is OK,” Clark said at practice Friday “That goes for the opposing team we play, that goes for my...
It's been one year since floodwaters swept through Central Texas over the July 4th weekend, claiming the lives of more than 130 people.
The Trump administration says a new rule could slash prescription drug costs for Medicare patients by $1.1 billion. Here's what could change.
Last month, the leader of a small Texas state commission — tasked with aiding criminal defense for low-income Texans — received an unusual request from top officials working with the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Justice needed their help providing legal services to immigrant child...
U.S. Senate Democratic nominee James Talarico recently stopped by 93.7 The Beat to talk about his run for Senator and even gave his opinion on Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar.
Texas is home to 14 military installations representing the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the National Guard and reserve components. According to the report, these bases combine to add 212,541 direct jobs and support 628,884 jobs indirectly.
Some of Travis Kelce’s teammates on the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, retired Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl-winning brother Jason and other players and prominent figures around sports are expected to be in attendance for his wedding to pop superstar Taylor Swift on Friday.San Francisco 49ers tight e...
Former Liberty police officer Jason Grindstaff is now in jail on charges of official oppression and indecent assault, records show. He was placed on administrative leave in December amid a Texas Rangers investigation, and he resigned in February.
A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.
Defending champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will defend their titles at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.
The most-searched ice cream brand reflects a major shift in how Americans indulge.
All eyes in the NBA are on LeBron James, even amid a huge cycle of changes around the league.Giannis Antetokounmpo got traded to Miami for Tyler Herro. Jaylen Brown got traded to Philadelphia for Paul George. Kawhi Leonard got traded back to Toronto, Ja Morant got traded to Portland, LaMelo Ball ...
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce making history? Rumors say their upcoming wedding could become the most expensive celebrity wedding in U.S. history.
A preliminary report issued by federal safety investigators did not flag any serious safety failures that could have led to the fiery crash of a plane just after takeoff last month on a skydiving outing in Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard, including several very experienced jumpers.The N...
Thirteen Argentina followers are roaming the streets of Buenos Aires proudly sporting their team's jersey — but they're not on two legs, they're on all fours, letting out the occasional bark.As Argentina rides World Cup fever and dreams of beating Cape Verde in the round of 32 on Friday, a dog wa...
Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and the forecast for Houston and Southeast Texas is looking very summer-like: hot, humid and mainly dry.There will be a few isolated rain chances around, especially during the afternoon hours, but most outdoor plans should be in good shape. The bigger concer...
The movie stars 19-year-old Samoan Australian actress Catherine Laga'aia, who is making her feature film debut.
A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in a 2022 mass casualty event that killed 53 migrants and injured 11 others.
America 250 is a big birthday and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston wanted to celebrate just as big.
A Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket worn by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain is expected to fetch up to $250,000 at auction after a 19-year-old Oregon man purchased it for just $3 at a Goodwill store.
After KPRC’s 2 Helps You began reporting that some World Cup fans had their StubHub tickets canceled at the last minute without replacements, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent 2 Helps You’s Mario Díaz a statement early Friday morning, announcing that his office is now investigating the ticke...
The Ruby Princess cruise ship was docked for disinfection at San Francisco's Pier 27 Thursday morning after a norovirus outbreak affected dozens of passengers and crew.
Laga'aia is bringing the iconic original soundtrack famously written by Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda to new life in this new film adaptation.
Conair is recalling more than one million Cuisinart grill brushes after reports of loose metal bristles becoming detached during use and even accidentally swallowed in several cases.
Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.
A 34-year-old man was killed early Friday in a shooting outside a bar in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies were called around 2:15 a.m. to the 8200 block of C.E. King Parkway on an in-progress call. When they arrived, deputies found a man suffering ...
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.