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California Wildfires

LA fires containment update: Firefighters make gains as windy conditions ease

Windy weather conditions eased up on Wednesday, allowing firefighters in the Los Angeles area to make gains on battling wildfires. Here's when the Santa Ana winds could return.

January 16, 2025 7:22pm CST

Los Angeles wildfires: Armed homeowners patrol for looters inside evacuation zone

January 16, 2025 3:35pm CST

VW van somehow survives deadly Los Angeles fire: A 'beacon of hope'

January 16, 2025 11:55am CST

FOX donates $1M to California wildfire relief; how you can help

January 15, 2025 2:38pm CST

LA fires update: ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ alert issued Wednesday

January 15, 2025 6:42am CST

LA fires update: Fierce winds set to return as death toll reaches 24

January 14, 2025 10:10pm CST

Crime & Public Safety

Border Patrol agent shot, killed during traffic stop in Vermont

A United States Border Patrol agent was shot and killed in Vermont on Monday, according to The Department of Homeland Security.

Shooting victim on fallen Brazoria Co. deputy: 'I owe him my life'

Possible road rage leads to shooting, crash with 1 dead, 3 injured police say

Houston Police investigate fatal Sunday morning shooting in Westside area

Woman dead, man injured in double north Houston shooting

Houston shooting: Mother killed on St. Benedict Street, police report

Texas Headlines

H-E-B adjusts store hours in Texas for Winter Storm

H-E-B has adjusted their store hours across Texas ahead of the Winter Storm as residents rush to purchase last minute items.

Texas places more buoys along Rio Grande after Trump's inauguration

President Trump surprised to see Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at post-inauguration speech

Bill Miller Bar-B-Q to pay $2.8M over 'dangerously hot' BBQ sauce

Audrii Cunningham murder: Don Steven McDougal gets life in prison

Family friend gets life sentence for murder of 11-year-old Livingston girl

Abortion pill access faces new legal hurdle nationwide after Texas ruling

Sports

Texans fans remain optimistic despite playoff loss

Despite a disappointing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans fans gathered at The Rustic remain hopeful for next season, expressing pride in their team's performance this year.

January 18, 2025 8:06pm CST

'Traveling Texans' headed to Kansas City for playoff game

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'Traveling Texans' headed to Kansas City for playoff game

January 16, 2025 9:34pm CST

Houston Texans Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is Kickin' It With Kunkel

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Houston Texans Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is Kickin' It With Kunkel

January 16, 2025 4:31pm CST

Brewers announcer Bob Uecker passes away at 90; team "heartbroken"

January 16, 2025 9:52am CST

Quinn Ewers declares for NFL Draft

January 15, 2025 11:32am CST

Houston crime: Man accused of peeking over women's restroom stall at NRG Stadium during Texans game

Man faces voyeurism charges after disturbing incident in women's restroom at NRG Stadium

January 14, 2025 8:19pm CST

Things To Do

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Things to do in Houston this weekend: Jan. 11 & 12

Looking for some fun things to do in Houston this weekend? Here's a look at some events around the city.

Black Angels Collective perform ahead of dance concert

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Black Angels Collective perform ahead of dance concert

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Experience Ice Land at Moody Gardens

'Holiday in the Gardens' at Moody Gardens

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'Holiday in the Gardens' at Moody Gardens

Matt Rife coming to Houston: How to get tickets, show dates

Houston 'Wicked: The Soundtrack' listening parties at record stores

Houston-area record stores to hold 'Wicked: The Soundtrack' listening parties

Offbeat & Unusual

'When pigs fly': Cargo stench causes KLM flight to make unscheduled stop in Bermuda

Pig odor prompts KLM flight to land in Bermuda

Airport officials in Bermuda say a plane had to make an unscheduled stop in the island country, thanks to a number of "guests" that were in the plane's cargo hold.

Possible drone sightings latest: Ohio military base, arrests near Boston airport

'Santa Claus' sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project

Trump on NJ drone mystery: 'The government knows what is happening'

Googly eyes on public art in Oregon spark laughter, debate, cleanup costs

No drone found after NJ residents report crash

Consumer & Recalls

Costco Teamsters vote to authorize strike

Monday marks 'final week of negotiations' with Costco, Teamsters says.

Costco members have a 2025 wish list of improvements they'd like to see

Texas, Florida dethroned as top moving destinations, U-Haul data says

Life at sea: Can living on a cruise ship save you money?

Cash App parent company to pay up to $120 million to fraud victims, feds say

Over 43,000 printers recalled after reports of fire, overheating

Politics

What is an executive order?

Here's what an executive order is, how it works, and its limitations in the U.S. government, as President Trump prepares to use them on his first day back in office.